ASSESSING THE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE NEEDS ANALYSIS INSTRUMENT FOR M-STEM MODULE’S DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the Needs Analysis Instruments for developing an M-STEM Module that focuses on problem-solving and learning motivation within the topic of measurement in primary mathematics education. The researcher developed separate need assessments for both pupils and teachers. The instruments were evaluated in terms of content validity, language validity, and reliability. A pilot study involving 36 teachers and 34 pupils was conducted to determine the reliability of the instrument, using SPSS Version 26.0 to calculate Cronbach’s alpha. Results demonstrated a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.947 for the teachers’ questionnaire and 0.823 for the pupils’ questionnaire, indicating that both instruments have acceptable reliability and content validity. These findings suggest that the instruments are suitable for use in the actual study to measure the targeted needs.