ERIC Number: EJ1461691
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Apr
Pages: 26
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ISSN: ISSN-1571-0068
EISSN: EISSN-1573-1774
Available Date: 2024-09-11
Dimensionality and Invariance of Contemporary Mathematical Instruction Competence across Educational Systems
International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, v23 n4 p1079-1104 2025
This study investigates Contemporary Mathematical Instruction Competence (CMIC) using the PISA 2022 dataset. The research aims to identify the underlying dimensions of CMIC and assess their consistency across different cultural contexts. Variables were selected from teacher surveys in PISA 2022, focusing on mathematical reasoning, cognitive competencies, ICT use, and teaching goals. Data manipulation, cleaning, and factor analysis were performed in R. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were conducted to validate the construct. EFA results indicated a well-defined two-factor structure: Technological and Collaborative Competence (TCC) and Cognitive and Pedagogical Competence (CPC). CFA confirmed this structure, with fit indices showing an excellent model fit (CFI = 0.984, TLI = 0.976, RMSEA = 0.046). Cross-cultural validation demonstrated the robustness of the CMIC model across nine countries: Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Kosovo, Korea, Malaysia, Panama, United Arab Emirates, and the United States. Partial scalar invariance was achieved, indicating acceptable model fit. These findings highlight the importance of integrating technological and cognitive competencies in mathematics instruction and suggest that CMIC is a relevant construct across diverse educational settings. Future research should explore further cross-cultural validations and the impact of educational policies on CMIC development.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Mathematics Teachers, Teacher Competencies, Cultural Context, Mathematics Skills, Thinking Skills, Abstract Reasoning, Information Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Objectives, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Foreign Countries, Technology Integration, Achievement Tests, International Assessment, Secondary School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia; Brazil; Colombia; Kosovo; South Korea; Malaysia; Panama; United Arab Emirates; United States
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Program for International Student Assessment
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Author Affiliations: 1Kasetsart University, Faculty of Education, Bangkok, Thailand