Homework Assignment Preference Scale for Science Courses: A Validity and Reliability Study

Homework assignments are have important role in learning process. In literature emphasizes that homework assignments do not attract students’ attention and that students do homework assignment just for the sake of formality. It is concretely argued that assigned homework assignment should take into consideration students’ preferences, interests, and needs. In this study, the “Homework Assignment Preference Scale” was developed to determine students’ homework assignment preferences within the scope of a science course. A pilot study was conducted with 155 middle school students, and the main study was conducted with 924 middle school students. Exploratory factor analysis and principal components analysis were conducted to ensure the construct validity of the scale. Hierarchical cluster analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were performed to confirm the emergent factor structures. Results showed that the scale was a valid and reliable tool. 

Homework assignments are have important role in learning process. In literature emphasizes that homework assignments do not attract students’ attention and that students do homework assignment just for the sake of formality. It is concretely argued that assigned homework assignment should take into consideration students’ preferences, interests, and needs. In this study, the “Homework Assignment Preference Scale” was developed to determine students’ homework assignment preferences within the scope of a science course. A pilot study was conducted with 155 middle school students, and the main study was conducted with 924 middle school students. Exploratory factor analysis and principal components analysis were conducted to ensure the construct validity of the scale. Hierarchical cluster analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were performed to confirm the emergent factor structures. Results showed that the scale was a valid and reliable tool.