Keyword: «chi-square criterion»

The paper deals with the results of the experimental research regarding the issues of preparation of future teachers to work in a junior school in rural areas. “Chi-square criterion” is used to determine statistical signif-icance of differences between experimental and control groups of students. The results of the qualitative and quantitative analysis of the received data on levels of formation of motivational, cognitive and opera-tional components of readiness of students in experimental and control groups are highlighted.