Rank

Statement

Type

M

SD

1

I chose to teach mathematics because mathematics is a challenging subject.

I

4.37

0.74

2

I chose teaching out of a desire to impart knowledge to students.

A

4.27

0.95

3

I chose teaching out of a desire to influence the next generation.

A

4.22

1.09

4

I chose teaching because teaching allows one to be an educational figure.

I

4.18

1.03

5

I chose to teach mathematics due to my attraction to STEM subjects and my success in studying mathematics.

I

4.15

1.15

6

I chose teaching because teaching is a mission and calling.

A

4

1.09

7

I chose teaching because teaching is interesting and varied.

I

3.97

1.16

8

I chose to teach mathematics out of a desire to make students successful in mathematics and thereby open up a stable employment horizon for them in the future.

A

3.97

1.19

9

I chose teaching out of a desire to give students a sense of security.

A

3.93

1.27

10

I chose teaching because it is a profession that can have an impact on the development of the student’s personality.

A

3.88

1.37

11

I chose teaching out of a desire to act and make changes.

A

3.85

1.16

12

I chose teaching because teaching allows expression of the love of teaching.

I

3.83

1.24

13

I chose teaching out of a desire to impart learning strategies to students.

A

3.77

1.23

14

I chose teaching due to a previous positive teaching/leadership experience.

I

3.72

1.39

15

I chose teaching out of a desire to work with young people.

I

3.67

1.2

16

I chose teaching out of a desire to shape the future of the country and a desire to contribute to the country.

A

3.42

1.24

17

I chose teaching because the schedule is suitable for mothers due to the structure of the work week and holidays.

E

3.37

1.4

18

I chose teaching because there are many vacations.

E

3.33

1.28

19

I chose to teach mathematics because teaching mathematics is considered a prestigious profession

I

3.33

1.4

20

I chose teaching because it is a suitable profession for women/men: In my opinion, female teachers choose teaching because it is suitable for women.

E

3.32

1.44

21

I chose to teach mathematics because society respects math.

I

3.22

1.51

22

I chose teaching because I disagree with accepted teaching and learning methods and want to change them.

A

3.1

1.22