Summary of Findings
Profile of Respondents - Statewide Sample
Percent of Teachers by Area |
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Area I |
Collar Counties |
18% |
Area II |
North/Northwest |
15% |
Area III |
West Central |
15% |
Area IV |
East Central |
12% |
Area V |
Southwest |
12% |
Area VI |
Southeast |
7% |
Area VII |
Cook County |
13% |
Area VIII |
Chicago |
8% |
The total of 1241 science and mathematics teachers represented all eight areas of the state. Chicago schools are under-represented, especially in high schools. Through random selection in the first sampling method and the distribution by areas representing the state, we believe that both school size and family income levels reflect the state profile.
The respondents’ profile reflects state averages for gender, percentages of teachers of science and mathematics, length of service, and geographic distribution.