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 |