Key characteristics of teachers in public elementary and secondary schools, 1972-73 to 1979-80.
Statistics Canada. Education, Science and Culture Division, Canadian Teachers' Federation
Key characteristics of teachers in public elementary and secondary schools, 1972-73 to 1979-80.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Statistics Canada. Education, Science and Culture Division, Canadian Teachers' Federation
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Hear the quiet shuffle of papers and the soft murmur of classrooms filled with curious minds. Imagine the busy lives of teachers across Canada, each with their own stories told through numbers and facts. These details reveal how schools and teachers have changed over time, shaping the world where learning happens.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This informative report provides statistical insights into Canadian elementary and secondary school teachers between 1972 and 1980, focusing on changes in class sizes, employment status, teaching assignments, and language instruction. It is suitable for middle-grade readers with an interest in education and social studies, presenting data in a factual and accessible manner. Parents should note that while the book is fictionalized for younger readers, it contains detailed statistical information rather than narrative storytelling.
Why we rated Key characteristics of teachers in public elementary and secondary schools, 1972-73 to 1979-80. 9C
Key characteristics of teachers in public elementary and secondary schools, 1972-73 to 1979-80. is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 168 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Key characteristics of teachers in public elementary and secondary schools, 1972-73 to 1979-80. works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Key characteristics of teachers in public elementary and secondary schools, 1972-73 to 1979-80. as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Key characteristics of teachers in public elementary and secondary schools, 1972-73 to 1979-80. explores education, statistics, teachers, and canadian schools — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about education, statistics, teachers.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0889890684
- Pages
- 168
- Publisher
- Canadian Teachers' Federation
- Published
- 1981
- Type
- Nonfiction