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April 15, 2026International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics EducationOpen Access

Quantitative Measures in Undergraduate Mathematics Education: A Review of Instruments and Validity Evidence

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KMKathleen MelhuishCAChristine K. AustinJGJim Gleason

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Overview

Review identifies and assesses validity evidence for instruments in mathematics education, suggesting improvements.

Key Points

  • The aim is to review instruments used in undergraduate mathematics education and evaluate their validity evidence.
  • Conducted an overview of 154 measures used by RUME researchers from 2000 to 2019
  • Assessed validity evidence based on AERA standards across six categories
  • Identified the most commonly used validity indicators, including Cronbach's Alpha
  • Examined the comprehensive nature of validity evidence across different instruments
  • Most validity evidence reported was Cronbach's Alpha, indicating reliability
  • Only twelve instruments met criteria for addressing at least four validity categories
  • Advocated for a balanced approach using both quantitative and qualitative validation methods

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Melhuish et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69df2b2ce4eeef8a2a6b0133https://doi.org/10.1007/s40753-026-00301-0
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