Measures and References: Math Learning Environment

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Measures

Numerous measures exist to gain a full picture of a student's learning strengths and challenges. Following are examples of measures used to assess this Learner Factor. These measures should be administered and interpreted by experienced professionals.

Inventory of Parental Influence (e.g., Campbell & Verna, 2007): Measures parents' perceptions of family processes, including pressuring children to achieve academically, providing psychological support at home, helping with schoolwork, emphasizing intellectual development, and monitoring time management.

Mathematics Anxiety Rating Scale (Alexander & Martray, 1989): A self-report measure of math anxiety in parents and teachers, which can affect children's attitudes toward math.

References

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