Lesson 2.3: Complete Syllabus Breakdown

Paper I – Primary Level Syllabus:

1. Child Development & Pedagogy (30 marks)

   • Understanding child development (6–11 years)

   • Learning and pedagogy

   • Inclusive education

2. Language I (30 marks)

   • Reading comprehension

   • Pedagogy of language development

3. Language II (30 marks)

   • Reading comprehension

   • Pedagogy of language development

4. Mathematics (30 marks)

   • Number system, arithmetic, geometry, patterns

   • Pedagogical understanding

5. Environmental Studies (EVS) (30 marks)

   • Family and friends, food, water, travel, plants, animals

   • Pedagogical understanding

Paper II – Upper Primary Level Syllabus:

1. Child Development & Pedagogy (30 marks)

   • Understanding adolescent psychology (11–14 years)

   • Learning theories, pedagogy, inclusive education

2. Language I & II (30 + 30 marks)

   • Reading comprehension, pedagogy, grammar, vocabulary

3. Mathematics & Science / Social Science (60 marks each)

   • Subject knowledge for teaching

   • Pedagogical understanding

Tip: Always focus on pedagogical concepts, not just theory, because CTET/TET prioritizes teaching understanding over rote memorization.