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Research Summary: A techno-mathematical literacy scale for engineering students: development and validation (E-TmLS)
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- Frontiers in Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 8 October 2026
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A study focused on developing and validating the Engineering Techno-Mathematical Literacy Scale (E-TmLS) to assess perceived techno-mathematical literacy among engineering students. The research addressed a gap in psychometrically validated instruments for this specific domain, utilizing data from 360 engineering students in Türkiye through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Partial Least Squares Confirmatory Composite Analysis (PLS-CCA).
Why it matters
The development and validation of a specialized assessment tool for techno-mathematical literacy in engineering education provides a standardized metric for evaluating critical skills. This instrument can inform curriculum design, identify skill gaps, and contribute to the strategic development of a highly competent engineering workforce, which is vital for technological advancement and economic competitiveness.
Key insights
- The study successfully aimed to develop and validate a specific scale, the E-TmLS, for measuring techno-mathematical literacy.
- A recognized gap exists in psychometrically validated instruments designed for assessing techno-mathematical literacy among engineering students.
- Data for the validation process was collected from 360 engineering students across various programs in Türkiye.
- The methodology involved both Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Partial Least Squares Confirmatory Composite Analysis (PLS-CCA) for identifying factor structure and validating the measurement model.
Source
Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1930595
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