CTET
The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is an important exam for candidates aspiring to become teachers in India. Here’s a structured guide to help you prepare with relevant study materials and resources for both Paper I (for Primary Classes I–V) and Paper II (for Elementary Classes VI–VIII).
1. CTET Paper Structure
Paper I (Classes I–V) covers:
Child Development and Pedagogy
Language I and Language II
Mathematics
Environmental Studies
Paper II (Classes VI–VIII) covers:
Child Development and Pedagogy
Language I and Language II
Mathematics and Science (for Science and Mathematics teachers) OR Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Science teachers)
2. Books and Study Materials for CTET
Child Development and Pedagogy:
CTET & STETs Child Development and Pedagogy by Arihant
Child Development & Pedagogy by Disha Publications
Education Psychology by S. Chand for an in-depth understanding of child psychology and pedagogy.
Language I and Language II (English, Hindi, etc.):
CTET & TETs Language I and Language II by Pearson or Arihant Experts for language-specific practice.
Grammar and Vocabulary: Books like Wren & Martin for English grammar and Hindi Vyakaran by Hardev Bahri for Hindi.
Practice comprehension passages from past papers to improve speed and accuracy.
Mathematics and Science:
Mathematics and Pedagogy by Arihant Experts
NCERT Textbooks for Mathematics and Science (up to Class 8) to build a solid foundation.
Mathematics Pedagogy by R.S. Aggarwal for additional practice in mathematics.
NCERT Exemplar Problems: For Science, use NCERT books to understand concepts clearly.
Environmental Studies (EVS):
Environmental Studies for CTET by Wiley India or CTET Environmental Studies & Pedagogy by Arihant.
Focus on topics like family, food, shelter, water, travel, and things we make and do, as these are common in EVS.
NCERT EVS Textbooks: Use Class 3–5 textbooks to cover the basics.
Social Studies (Paper II):
CTET Social Studies/ Social Science by Arihant Experts
NCERT History, Geography, and Social Science textbooks for Class 6–8
Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth for understanding the constitution and governance.
3. Mock Tests and Previous Years’ Papers
Online Test Series: Websites like Testbook, GradeUp, and BYJU’s offer test series that replicate the CTET pattern. This helps in improving time management and understanding question patterns.
Previous Year Papers: Download CTET’s past papers from the CBSE website or purchase compilations from publishers like Disha or Arihant.
Sample Questions: Arihant and Pearson both offer practice books containing hundreds of practice questions based on previous exams.
4. Online Courses and Apps
BYJU's CTET Prep: Provides free and paid video lectures, notes, quizzes, and mock tests.
Unacademy: Offers CTET courses with live classes and recorded sessions focusing on both Paper I and II.
EduTap: This platform is also widely used for teaching exam preparation and provides comprehensive course material for CTET.
CTET Preparation Apps: Apps like GradeUp and Adda247 offer daily quizzes, live lectures, community discussions, and test series.
5. Study Tips and Strategy
Regular Revision: Revise important topics daily, especially subjects like Child Development and Pedagogy and Mathematics.
Time Management: Practice with timed tests to improve speed and accuracy.
Note-Making: Make concise notes for quick revision, especially on pedagogical concepts and language rules.
Focus on NCERTs: Many questions are directly derived from NCERTs, especially for Science, Math, and Social Studies.
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