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CTET · Paper II

CTET Paper II Mathematics: Syllabus & Practice MCQs

Everything for the Mathematics section of CTET Paper II (Elementary, Classes VI–VIII): the syllabus blueprint and 3 free practice MCQs with answers. Our bank holds 1,054 approved questions for this subject.

30 marks30 questions2 units1,054 approved MCQs

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Syllabus

In CTET Paper II this section carries 30 marks (30 questions).

Section I: Content20 marks
  • Number System — Knowing our Numbers; Playing with Numbers; Whole Numbers; Negative Numbers and Integers; Fractions and Decimals
  • Algebra — Introduction to Algebra; Exponents; Linear equations
  • Ratio and Proportion — Ratio, proportion, percentage; Unitary method
  • Geometry — Basic geometrical ideas (2-D); Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-D and 3-D); Symmetry: reflection; Construction (using Straight edge Scale, protractor, compasses)
  • Mensuration — Perimeter, area, volume
  • Data handling — Bar graphs, mean, median, mode, probability
Section II: Pedagogical issues10 marks
  • Nature of Mathematics / Logical thinking — Mathematical reasoning; Strategies of problem solving
  • Place of Mathematics in Curriculum — Goals of teaching mathematics
  • Language of Mathematics — Communication in mathematics
  • Community Mathematics — Connecting to daily life
  • Evaluation through formal and informal methods — Assessment approaches
  • Problems of Teaching — Error analysis; Diagnostic and Remedial Teaching

Free sample questions

Three sample questions with answers. Full explanations — and the rest of the question bank — are free to read after you sign up.

Q1. After finding 2/3 × 2/4 a student is surprised that the answer is smaller than both factors. The teacher should explain that

  1. fractions do not follow multiplication rules
  2. the student has made a calculation error
  3. multiplication always increases a number
  4. multiplying by a proper fraction takes a part of a quantity, so the result is smaller
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Correct answer: D. multiplying by a proper fraction takes a part of a quantity, so the result is smaller

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Q2. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) does NOT aim to

  1. give regular feedback
  2. assess scholastic and co-scholastic aspects
  3. reduce stress on children
  4. rely on a single high-stakes terminal exam
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Correct answer: D. rely on a single high-stakes terminal exam

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Q3. A student expands (x + 2)² as x² + 4. Which activity best helps the student discover the error?

  1. Ask the student to solve only numerical squares
  2. Ask the student to repeat the identity 2 times
  3. Provide a list of more identities to memorise
  4. Draw a square of side (x + 2) and split its area into four regions
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Correct answer: D. Draw a square of side (x + 2) and split its area into four regions

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