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Comparisons of Job Characteristics
Focus Occupation:
Graduate Teaching Assistants (25-1191)
Associated Occupation:
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1022)
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| << | Focus occupation element is much lower |
| < | Focus occupation element is lower |
| 0 | Focus occupation element is at a similar level |
| > | Focus occupation element is at a higher level |
| >> | Focus occupation element is at a much higher level |
| Knowledge | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 76 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Graduate Teaching Assistants (25-1191) Associated Occupation: Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1022) |
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| Associated Occupation’s Key Knowledge Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Focus Occupation | |
| Mathematics | 9.2 | 23.8 | 10.6 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
| Education and Training | 9.2 | 19.8 | 17.8 | < | Expanded education and/or training may be required |
| Physics | 4.3 | 8.3 | 3.6 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
The maximum possible rating is 25.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
| Skills | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 87 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Graduate Teaching Assistants (25-1191) Associated Occupation: Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1022) |
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| Associated Occupation’s Key Skills Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Focus Occupation | |
| Speaking | 10.8 | 16.3 | 10.8 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Reading Comprehension | 10.7 | 15.5 | 12.3 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Writing | 9.2 | 14.6 | 10.2 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Critical Thinking | 10.8 | 14.2 | 9.3 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Mathematics | 6.2 | 14.1 | 3.8 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Active Learning | 8.7 | 13.0 | 6.7 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Complex Problem Solving | 9.1 | 12.9 | 7.9 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Instructing | 7.8 | 12.8 | 10.8 | < | A higher skill level may be required |
| Learning Strategies | 7.2 | 12.3 | 7.2 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
The maximum possible rating is 25.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
| Abilities | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 89 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Graduate Teaching Assistants (25-1191) Associated Occupation: Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1022) |
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| Associated Occupation’s Key Abilities Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Focus Occupation | |
| Oral Expression | 12.4 | 17.5 | 14.5 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Speech Clarity | 10.2 | 16.2 | 11.1 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 6.3 | 15.9 | 4.7 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Written Comprehension | 11.0 | 15.1 | 12.1 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Oral Comprehension | 12.5 | 14.9 | 13.4 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Written Expression | 9.8 | 14.2 | 11.5 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Deductive Reasoning | 10.6 | 13.6 | 9.3 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Inductive Reasoning | 10.2 | 13.5 | 8.8 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Number Facility | 6.3 | 11.9 | 4.8 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Memorization | 5.6 | 7.7 | 4.7 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
The maximum possible rating is 25.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
| Activities that Both Occupations Have in Common | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 95 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Graduate Teaching Assistants (25-1191) Associated Occupation: Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1022) |
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| Work Activities | Exclusivity of Activity | |
| Collect academic research data | 62 | |
| Convert information into instructional program | 38 | |
| Design classroom presentations | 45 | |
| Develop course or training objectives | 42 | |
| Develop instructional materials | 38 | |
| Evaluate student performance | 46 | |
| Maintain educational records, reports, or files | 43 | |
| Make education presentations | 46 | |
| Organize educational material or ideas | 41 | |
| Prepare educational reports | 44 | |
| Record student progress | 46 | |
| Teach college level courses | 54 | |
| Use computers to enter, access or retrieve educational data | 46 | |
| Use oral or written communication techniques | 1 | |
| Use public speaking techniques | 13 | |
| Use teaching techniques | 29 | |
Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily perform all of the listed activities. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the activity is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations engage in that activity.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
| Tools and Technologies that Both Occupations Have in Common | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: n/a | |
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| Focus Occupation: Graduate Teaching Assistants (25-1191) Associated Occupation: Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1022) |
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| Tools and Technologies | Exclusivity | |
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Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily use all of the listed tools and technologies. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the tool or technology is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations use that tool or technology.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
