Construction, Validation and Standardization of Mathematics Achievement Test for X Grade Students

Students’ mathematical achievements in secondary school have an influential effect on their performance in college and their future careers. Having a solid background in mathematics helps students develop sophisticated perspectives and offers more career options. The aim of this study was to construct and validate a mathematics achievement test for 10th grade students. The descriptive method was used for the collection of necessary data. In the development of the test 810 students were selected by using random sampling technique. The collected data from students analyzed using IBM’s SPSS statistical program. According to the results mathematical achievement test has excellent internal consistency, split-half reliability (Guttman) and followed by the use of Spearman-Brown prophecy formula. The face, content, intrinsic and criterion validities were also high and are in acceptable range. The test is highly reliable and valid for measurement of academic achievement in mathematics as well as mathematics aptitude and mathematical ability of secondary school students. #CSOC1120