CTET Paper-II Exam Syllabus for Classes VI to VIII
As per CTET exam pattern, Paper 2 consists of Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I & Language II, Mathematics, and Science or Social Studies. In CTET Paper 2, Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I & Language II are compulsory subjects. However, Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies/Social Science subjects are optional. You have to select either of them.
CTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2024
You must check CTET Paper 2 exam pattern and important topics to cover below in the table:
| Subject | Important topics | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
|
30 | 30 |
| Language-I |
|
30 | 30 |
| Language-II |
|
30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science |
|
60 | 30 |
| 30 | |||
| Social Studies & Social Science |
|
60 | 60 |
Paper II (for classes VI to VIII) Elementary Stage
I. Child Developmentand Pedagogy 30 Questions
A. Child Development (Elementary School Child) 15 Questions
- Concept of development and its relationship with learning
- Principles of the development of children
- Influence of Heredity & Environment
- Socialization processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers)
- Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives
- Conceptsof child-centered and progressive education
- Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence
- Multi-Dimensional Intelligence
- Language & Thought
- Genderas a social construct; gender roles, gender-bias and educational practice
- Individual differences among learners, understanding differences based on diversity of language,caste, gender, community, religion
- Distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning; School-Based
- Assessment,Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation: perspective and practice
- Formulating appropriate questions for assessing readiness levels of learners; for enhancing learning and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner
B. Conceptof Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs 5 Questions
- Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds including disadvantaged and deprived
- Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, „impairment‟
- Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners
C. Learning and Pedagogy 10 Questions
How children think and learn; how and why children „fail‟ to achieve success in school
Basic processes of teaching and learning; children‟s strategies of learning; learning as a social activity; social context of Child as a problem solver and a scientific investigator.
Alternative conceptions of learning in children, understanding children‟s „errors‟ as significant steps in the learning Cognition & Emotions
Motivationand learning Factors contributing to learning – personal & environmental
II. Language-I 30 Questions
A. Language Comprehension 15 Questions
Reading unseen passages – two passages one prose or drama and one poem with questions on comprehension, inference, grammar and verbal ability (Prose passage may be literary, scientific, narrative or discursive)
B. Pedagogy of Language Development 15 Questions
- Learning and acquisition
- Principles of language Teaching
- Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use its a tool
- Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form;
- Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders Language Skills
- Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
- Teaching- learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom
Remedial Teaching
III. 3. Language-II 30Questions
A. Comprehension 15 Questions
Two unseen prose passages (discursive or literary or narrative or scientific) with question on comprehension, grammar and verbal ability
B. Pedagogy of Language Development 15 Questions
- Learning and acquisition
- Principles of language Teaching
- Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool
- Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form;
- Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders
- Language Skills
- Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
- Teaching- learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom
- Remedial Teaching
IV. Mathematics and Science 30 + 30 Questions
Part A. 20 Questions
Number System
Fractions
Ratio and Proportion
Percentage
Time Distance
Time Work
Algebra
Geometry
Basic geometrical ideas (2D & 3D)
Construction Mensuration
Data handling
B. Pedagogical issues Question. 10.
• Nature of Mathematics/ Logical thinking
• Place of Mathematics in Curriculum
• Language of Mathematics
• Community Mathematics
• Evaluation
• Remedial Teaching
• Problem of Teaching
When and how many times is the CTET exam conducted in a year?
The CTET exam is conducted twice a year in July and December.
How many exam papers are organized in the CTET exam?
There are two Papers in the CTET examination:
- Paper 1: For Primary Stage (Class I to V)
- Paper 2: For Elementary Stage (Class VI to VIII)
Any negative markings are there in the CTET exam?
No, there is no negative marking
How many times can candidates apply for the CTET exam?
There is no limit on the number of attempts for appearing in the CTET exam.
When will be the result of CTET declared?
The CTET result will be declared 3-4 weeks after the examination.
What if a candidate intends to teach all the classes from 1 to 8 class?
If a candidate intends to teach all the classes from I-VIII, he/she has to appear in both the Papers.
What is the validity period of a CTET qualifying certificate?
arlier, the Certificate of CTET exam was valid for up to 7 years. But the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has granted its approval for the extension of validity of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) and Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) Certificate to lifetime.