(Model of Mathematical Learning Orientation Based on Students’ Adjustment: A Partial Least Square Approach

The purpose of this study is to develop a model of mathematical learning orientation based on adjustment among students in Institute of Teachers’ Training in Malaysia. The structural equation model by partial least squares equations was used to measure goodness of items in terms of validity and reliability. Then, the model of mathematical learning orientation was developed in this study. The data were obtained by distributing a questionnaire to 95 students of Preparatory Programme Bachelor of Teaching (PPISMP) majoring mathematics education in Institute of Teachers’ Training. The items were translated and adapted from ‘Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire’ (SACQ) and Students Orientation in Mathematic (SOM). The validity evaluation of items measured was done based on construct validity and convergent validity. Next, composite reliability was evaluated through internal consistency based on cronbach alpha and discriminant validity values. The result of statistics showed that the variance values for mathematical learning orientation were influenced by student adjustment. Therefore, in order to improve mathematical learning orientation, the research findings and model developed could be used by the administrators of Teacher Education Division, Institute of Teachers’ Training, lecturers and students as a reference.