15 FEBRUARY 2011

Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2011 Exam Pattern and Syllabus for TETs in UP, AP, MP, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Bengal and Other States.
Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) Syllabus, Exam pattern for various papers and levels of teachers are given below. All the state boards have to follow this syllabus and exam pattern for conducting State Level TET Examinations for 2011-12. States such as Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh etc. have framed the guidelines and issued GOs for TET exams. TET notifications in other states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Gujarat, Orissa, Arunachal Pradesh etc. Language papers in Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be separate for all the states. Details of notification and state specific terms of the exam and weightages in teachers recruitment and details of application procedure will be available on the websites of education departments of concerned states. Information on TET exam structure, nature of question paper is discussed below. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has initiated new regulation for those aspiring to become teachers in schools under Government, private, unaided and aided categories. Now the candidates have to qualify in Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to be conducted at state level by state boards. CTET will be a compulsory and essential requirement for securing a teaching job in all types of schools. State Governments / Union Territories have to draw guidelines to this effect as per the norms laid down by NCTE. CBSE has been assigned the responsibility of conducting CTET 2011. Candidates have to score minimum 60 percent in the test to qualify for teacher jobs. There is no limit on attempts. You can write any number of times. TET has been introduced as per the provisions of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009. Following are details of CTET 2011 Test Pattern and Syllabus. Notification details such as eligibility and application procedure also given on this blog in another post. You can find it in related posts displayed below this post. Eligibility: B Ed degree. Validity of qualifying certificate (B.Ed.) will be decided by the state government/ UT/ Centre. The certificate can not be more than 7 years old. Following is the exam pattern: Exam pattern and Scheme: There will be 2 papers with objective multiple choice questions. Each paper will consist of 150 questions. These papers are intended for different levels of teaching as described below: 1. Paper I: For those want to become teachers for classes I-V. 2. Paper II: For those want to teach classes between VI and VIII. 3. Paper I and II: Those interested in teaching from Class I to VIII will have to appear and qualify in both the papers. Syllabus for the CTET: There will be 5 subjects / Sections in Paper I. Each section / subject will have 30 objective multiple choice type questions carrying one mark each. Duration of the exam is one and half hours. Following are the papers: 1. Child development and pedagogy 2. Language I (the medium of instruction)

3. Language II (chosen from a list other than language I) 4. Mathematics 5. Environmental studies Description of Question Paper of CTET: 1. Questions on child development and pedagogy subject will focus on educational psychology of teaching profession. Major focus will be on understanding the characteristics and needs of different learner groups. 2. Questions on language I and II will focus on language proficiency, elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities. 3. Multiple choice questions on Mathematics and environmental studies will concentrate on concepts and problem solving abilities of the candidate. 4. Paper II consists of 3 compulsory sections on child development and pedagogy, language I and II. 5. For mathematics and Science teachers: There will be 60 Multiple Choice questions of one mark each. 6. For social studies teachers: There will be 60 Multiple Choice questions of one mark each. Address of NCTE: NCTE, Hans Bhawan, Wing II, 1- Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110 002. Website: www.ncte-india.org

NCTE-Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)- Exam Pattern and Syllabus

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National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has initiated new regulation for those aspiring to become teachers in schools under Government, private, unaided and aided categories. Now the candidates have to qualify in Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) to be conducted at state level by state boards. Hence it is called State Level Teacher Eligibility Test (STET). STET will be a compulsory and essential requirement for securing a teaching job in all types of schools. State Governments / Union Territories have to draw guidelines to this effect as per the norms laid down by NCTE. Candidates have to score minimum 60 percent in the test to qualify for teacher jobs. There is no limit on attempts. You can write any number of times. TET has been introduced as per the provisions of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009. Following are details of STET:

Eligibility: B Ed degree. Validity of qualifying certificate (B.Ed.) will be decided by the state government/ UT/ Centre. The certificate can not be more than 7 years old. Following is the exam pattern: Exam pattern and Scheme: There will be 2 papers with objective multiple choice questions. Each paper will consist of 150 questions. These papers are intended for different levels of teaching as described below: 1. 2. Paper Paper I: II: For For those those want want to to become teach teachers for classes VI and I-V. VIII.

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3. Paper I and II: Those interested in teaching from Class I to VIII will have to appear and qualify in both the papers. Syllabus for the TET/ STET: There will be 5 subjects / Sections in Paper I. Each section / subject will have 30 objective multiple choice type questions carrying one mark each. Duration of the exam is one and half hours. Following are the papers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Environmental studies Description of Question Paper of TET / STET: 1. Questions on child development and pedagogy subject will focus on educational psychology of teaching profession. Major focus will be on understanding the characteristics and needs of different learner groups. 2. Questions on language I and II will focus on language proficiency, elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities. 3. Multiple choice questions on Mathematics and environmental studies will concentrate on concepts and problem solving abilities of the candidate. Child Language Language II I (chosen development (the from a medium list other and of than pedagogy instruction) language I)

Mathematics

4. Paper II consists of 3 compulsory sections on child development and pedagogy, language I and II. 5. For mathematics and Science teachers: There will be 60 Multiple Choice questions of one mark each. 6. For social studies teachers: There will be 60 Multiple Choice questions of one mark each. Address of NCTE: NCTE, Hans Bhawan, Wing II, 1- Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002. Website: www.ncte-india.org

Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2011 (CTET 2011) online Application form now available at the CTET Official Website of CBSE. Central TET 2011 Exam Date on 26th of June 2011. The Eligible Candidates can submit their application from the web links given.

Procedure to Fill CTET 2011 Application Form...

Before Filling candidates have to register for CTET Exam. If the candidates already registered can login directly. After Submission of CTET Form your User ID and Passworf to login will be sent to the candidates email ID for confirmation and to Print the CTET Application.

This Central TET Exam 2011 will be going to held on 26th June, 2011. The candidates who are qualified will be directly recruited on the central Government schools & the

schools under the administrative control of union territories of Chandigarh & Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Online Application Form

By Demand Draft in favour of the Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi drawn in any Nationalized Bank payable at Delhi. Write your name, address and registration number on the back of the Demand Draft. 2011 CTET Exam consists of 150 marks which are purely Objective questions. Central Teacher Eligibility Test - 2011 Application Form/ Confirmation Page should be sent by Registered/Speed Post at the CBSE office by 15th May 2011. The filled application forms should be sent to the following address The Assistant Secretary (CTET) Central Board Of Secondary Education Shiksha Sadan, 17, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi-110002. Note : Kindly use Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox to fill in the Application Form.

Syllabus of Teacher Eligibility Test 2011:Assam TET

There will be two papers for the TET, Assam. Paper I will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes I to V. Paper II will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII. A person who intends to be a teacher both for classes I to V and for classes VI to VIII will have to appear in both papers (Paper I and Paper II). Paper I (for classes I to V) : No. of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) 150 (one mark each for one question) Duration of examination: One-and-a-half hours No Sl no 1 2 3 4 5 Number of Question 30 MCQ 30 MCQ 30 MCQ 30 MCQ 30 MCQ

Paper Child Development and Pedagogy Language I- Assamese, Bangla, Bodo, Hindi, Nepali, Garo, Manipuri and Hmar(compulsory-any one). Language II- English. Mathematics Environmental Studies

Marks 30 30 30 30 30

Paper II (for classes VI to VIII) : No. of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) 150 (one mark each for one question) Duration of examination: One-and-a-half hours

Sl No 1 2 3 4a 4b 4c

Paper Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) Language I - Assamese, Bangla, Bodo, Hindi, Nepali, Garo, Manipuri and Hmar (compulsory-any one) Language II English (compulsory) For Mathematics and Science teacher : Mathematics and Science Or For Social studies teacher : Social Studies Or For any other teacher either iv (a) OR iv (b)

Number of Question 30 MCQ 30 MCQ 30 MCQ 60 MCQ 60 MCQ

Marks 30 30 30 60 60

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about TET Exam in Assam Syllabus :Child Development and Pedagogy : Paper I For L.P. level (Classes I-V) Syllabus: Child Development and Pedagogy : Paper II For U.P. level (Classes VI-VIII) Syllabus: Social Science : For U.P. level( ClassesV I-Vil) Syllabus: Mathematics: Paper I For L.P.Ievel( Classes I-V ) Syllabus: Mathematics : Paper II For U.P. level (Classes V I-VIII) Syllabus: Language II English : Paper 1 for LP level class I-V Syllabus : Language II English, Paper II for UP level class VI-VIII

Syllabus : SCIENCE [Biology, Chemistry and Physics] For U.P. Ievel (Classes V I-VIII) Syllabus: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES For L.P. level( Classes I- V)

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about TET Exam in Assam

1. I am a graduate in science stream. My matriculation percentage is above 50% & B.Sc. percentage is also above of 50%. But my H.S. percentage is less then 50%. So can i appear to face TET test. Ans: Yes ,But you are only eligible for upper primary ie. ME school. For lower primary (LP school) 50% in HS is must. 2. I am HS passed in(sc) and my percentage is 44, my caste is (m.o.b.c.).can l go for TET Ans: No, for ST/SC/OBC/PH etc minimum marks in HS should be 45% for LP school. 3. I am a graduate in history (OBC) but my percentage is less than 50 in BA but in H.S my percentage is above 50. I want to appear in both paper..,can i appear for this test..? Ans: Yes, you are eligible for both Lower Primary and Upper Primary School ,because as an OBC candidate you will get 5% relaxation. 4. I am a B.A passed girl having ENGLISH major.i am studing now M.A..my HS percent is 65+. But graduation percentage is less than 50%. Ans: Oh !! You are only eligible for Lower Primary School .For general cast candidate 50% and ST/SC/OBC/PH etc it is minimum 45% in HS. This TET exam is only for Lower Primary & Upper Primary (ME) schools ,not for High School and HS schools, so Master Degree Marks will not consider. 5. Is B.A and Bsc compulsory for paper 1 to appear in TET? Ans: No, it is not.

6. What about that student who have got under 50 % marks. Ans: If you are a general cast candidate then you cant appear in TET. 7. Is there any consideration of percentage of marks those who are belonging to SC/ST category for appearing in TET examination? Ans: Yes , for ST/SC/OBC/PH it is 45% 8. I would like to know what are the topics that will be included in the test. For example will it be like Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude test or will it include subjects like History, Geography etc. Ans: It will be MCQ, multiple choice question with 4 options, Question paper will be in OCR & OMR format like banking or other competitive exam question paper. You have to just blackend the bubble with black pen. 9. How can we get application from for TET? Ans: It will be available through Post Office all over assam with some fee. 10. Is there any negative marking? Ans : No negative marking. 11.May I know where should i submit exam fees. Ans: Yes, there must be some exam fee, it may be between Rs 150-200 12. What is the Age Limit ? Ans : For General Cast Max Age is 38 and for ST/SC/OBC max age is 43. 13. What will be the medium of the Exam? Ans : There will be 5 medium, Assamese, English,Hindi,Bengali and Bodo. You can choose any one form the list. 14. I have scored 67% in H.S(commerce).will i be able to appear in TET? Ans: No way ,Commerce Stream students are not eligible for TET exam.

Child Development and Pedagogy : Paper I For L.P. level (Classes I-V) Total Marks : 30
l. Child Development and Pedagogy (a) Child development (for children 6-11 years group) o Concept and Nature of Development o Factors influencing Development - Biological heredity, Psychological and Environmental factors. o Dimensions of Child Development - Physical. Cognitive, Emotional, Social and Moral. o Development of language during early childhood and later childhood. o Individual differences - Intra and Inter individual differences in various areas of Interest,Habit, Aptitudes,Intelligence, Creativity and their assessment. o Personality- Concept and factors influencing personality. o Common Behavioral Problems of Children- Causes and Remedies. Adjustment, Concept of Mental Health and Hygiene. (b) Process of Learning o Meaning and Nature of Learning. o Factors affecting Learning. o Maturation and Readiness for learnings. o Motivation and Learning. o Methods of Learning, Major Laws of Learning with their educational implications. o Theories of Learning- (i) Connectionist( Stimulus- ) Response Theory) (ii) Conditioning - Classical and operant. (iii) Gesta Theory and Group Learning . Transfer of Learning (c) Pedagogy o Teaching-Learning Process

Knowledge of children from Diverse Context - socio-cultural background, children with special needs (Talented, creative, specially abled), inclusive education. o Understanding children with learning difficulties and Behavioral problems. o Organizing Teaching - Teaching as Planned activity, Phases of Teaching (preactive, Interactive and Post active Phases). Different methods of teaching -Lecture method, project method. o Classroom Management- Role of Teacher and the students,Leadership quality of teacher, time and task management. o Concept of child-centred teaching and competency based teaching. o Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation. o Formative and summative evaluation. o Diagnostic remedial teaching. o Concept of TLM and its importance.

SYLLABUS FOR TET 2OII Child Developmenat nd Pedagogy: Paper II For U.P. level (ClassesV I-VIII) Total Marks : 30
1. Child Development and Pedagogy (a) Child development (for children 12-14 years group) o Concept and Nature of Development o Factors influencing Development- Biological,Psychological and Environmental factors. . Dimensions of Child Development - Physical with rapid physical changes, Cognitive, Emotional, Social and Moral. . Understanding changes during the stage of development. . Individual differences - Intra and Inter individual differences in various areas of Interest,Habits, Aptitudes,Intelligence,Creativity and their assessment. o Personality- Concept and factors influencing personality.. Adjustment, Concept of Mental Health and Hygiene. o Adolescence problems of adolescence adolescence education. o Guidance and Counseling o Understanding developmental Hazards. (b) Process of Learning

. Meaning and Nature of Learning. Factors affecting learning. o Maturation and Readiness for learning. o Motivation and Learning. o Methods of Learning, Major Laws of Learning with their educational implications. o Theories of Learning- (i) Connectionism (Stimulus- > Response Theory) (ii) Conditioning- Classical and operant. (iit) Gestalt Theory and Group Learning Transfer of Learnings (c) Pedagogy o Teaching-Learning Process o Knowledge of children from Diverse Context - socio-cultural background,children with special needs (Talented, creative, specially abled), inclusive education. o Understanding children with learning difficulties and Behavioral problems. ' Organizing Teaching - Teaching as Planned activity, Phases of Teaching (Preactive, Interactive and Post active Phases). Different methods of teaching - Lecture,Project method,Demonstration. o Class room Management - Role of Teacher and the students,Leadership quality of teacher,time and task management. o Concept of child-centred teaching and competency based teaching. o Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation. o Formative and summative evaluation. o Diagnostic remedial teaching. o Concept of TLM and its importance.

SYLLABUS FOR TET 2O11 SOCIAL SCIENCE [Geography,Political Science,History and Economics] For U.P. level( ClassesV I-Vil) Total Marks : 60
GEOGRAPHY

Our Earth, Land forms,Solar System,Continents,Oceans and Mountains,Geography of India,Geography of Assam,Maps

Origin, size, shape, landforms, movement of the earth, their effects, interior of the earth, earth crust and earthquake (with special reference to Assam), latitude and longitude,Lithosphere,Hydrosphere and Atmosphere. Mountains, plains and plateaus. Planets and satellite heat zones. Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Australia major physical features, population, climate, minerals, countries and capitals .Location,category,important features. Physiographic divisions, climate, agriculture, population,political divisions. Physiographic divisions,rivers and wetlands, climate,problems - floods, agriculture, mineral resources, transport, industries, flora and fauna,place of interest,culture POLITICAL SCIENCE

Family and Community,State Indian Constitution,Democracy,Local self Government,National integration

Concept and elements of State, formation of government Central and State. Preamble, features of constitution, fundamental rights and duties, directive principles of state policy, amendment process, distribution of powers (union + state + concuffent lists), Right to Primary Education Act. Features of Indian democracy,election process,role of political parties, world peace and role of India, United Nations Organization and its role in different areas. Urban,city, rural areas and 6'th schedule areas. Concept of national integration, constitutional provision for national integration.

HISTORY l. Pre-history- Evolution of Human Civilization from Hunting to Agriculture. 2. Growth and development of civilization- Harappa and Vedic civilization. 3. Emergence of new religious ideas- Jainism and Buddhism. 4. Major political dynasties of India and their contribution - (i) ancient period - Mauryans and Guptas, (ii) Medieval period - Turko-Afghans and Mughals. 5. Assam History : (i) Pre historic Assam - Narakasur,Bhagadatta,Bana of Sonitpur and Bhismak of Kundilya, (ii) From 4'h century A.D. to 13'h century A.D. i.e. Varman

dynasty,S alastambhad ynasty,P ala dynastya nd Kamata Kingdom, (iii) Ahoms - From 1228 A.D. to 1826 A.D., (iv) Neighbouring States of Assam - Chutia, Kachari, Jayantia and Bara Bhuyans. 6. British rule in India - Sepoy Mutiny, growth of Indian nationalism and social reform movements. 7. (i) Different phases of Freedom Movement in India i.e. Non-cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement and Quit India Movement, (ii) Role of Assam in Indian Freedom Movement from 1857 A .D. to 1947 A .D. ECONOMICS Introduction : Importance of Economics and development, some basic concepts of Economic like production utility, income,wealth,money,price etc.. Money and Banking : Concept of money, types and functions of bank, other funding agencies. Markets : Concept of different markets and economic markets, import and export of commodities. Natural Resources: Natural resources of India (with special reference to Assam),Role of natural resources in economic development. Human Resource : Human resource development Role of human resource in economic development. Economic sector : Agriculture, industry and service. Industrial development : Industrial development in different fields like Oil, Tea and Cottage industries in Assam. National Income : Gross National Product (GI.IP), Net National product (NNp), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Net Domestic Product (NDP), Nominal and Real Income. per capital income and standard of livings. FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about TET Exam in Assam Syllabus :Child Development and Pedagogy : Paper I For L.P. level (Classes I-V) Syllabus: Child Development and Pedagogy : Paper II For U.P. level (Classes VI-VIII) Syllabus: Social Science : For U.P. level( ClassesV I-Vil)

SYLLABUS FOR TET 2O11 Mathematics: Paper I For L.P.Ievel( Classes I-V ) Total Marks : 30
Numbers : Natural numbers, Whole numbers, Even and Odd numbers, Prime and Composite numbers, Place value system (Indian and International), Four fundamental operations on numbers,( Addition, Subtraction,Multiplication and Division), Factors and Multiples, Prime Factors, Lowest Common Multiples (LCM), Highest Common Factors (HCF), Skip counting, Group counting, Comparison, Ascending and Descending Order, Application of numbers in real life, Unitary method and Average. Fractions : Concept of Fractions, Types of Fractions, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Fractions. Decimal Fractions .Percentage and their use. Money : Concept of Money, Conversion of Rupees to Paise and vice versa, Four operations in solving problems involving money,Simple problems involving Profit and Loss. Geometry : Concept and understanding of different shapes, Line, Line Segment, Ray, Angles,Types of Angles,Types of Triangles,Types of Quadrilaterals Circles. Mensuration : Length, Perimeter and Area of different Geometrical figures, Weight, Time, Capacity and Volume. Data Handling : Introduction to Data, Representation of Data, Pie to Graph, Bar Diagram and Draw Inferences. Patterns : Simple patterns in shapes, numbers, identifies patterns in Square Numbers, Triangular Numbers, Relate Sequence of different numbers

SYLLABUS FOR TET 2OII Mathematics : Paper II

For U.P. level (Classes VI-VIII) Total Marks : 30

Number System : Natural numbers, Test of divisibility, Whole numbers, Negative numbers and Integers, Rational numbers, Irrational numbers, Fractions, Decimal fractions, LCM and HCF of rational numbers, Comparisons and operations of rational numbers, properties of numbers, Square, Square roots, cube, cube roots, powers and exponents. Laws of Exponents. Socially applicable Mathematics : Ratio and Proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, use of unitary method in time and distance Discount,profit and Loss. Algebra : Preliminary concept of Algebra,Algebraic expressions and their types,Operations on algebraic expressions, Factorization on algebraic expressions ,Linear equations in one variable,Linear equations in two variables,Linear inequalities,Algebraic solutions of linear inequalities of one variable. Geometry : Line, Line segment, Ray, open and closed figures, Lines and angles, pairs of angles, Properties of parallel lines, Properties of Triangles, Quadrilaterals and polygons,congruency of rriangles, construction using scale, protector and compass. Mensuration : Perimeter and Area of different geometrical figures, Idea of pie, Surface area and volume of Cube, Cuboid, Cone and Cvlinder. Data Handling : Collection and organization of data, classification of data, class interval, class boundary, frequency of a class, frequency distribution table, introduction of graphs, Bar and Pie graphs,reading Bar graphs,interpretation of data from graphs. Introduction of Graphs : Axes, Cartesian plane,co-ordinate o f points, plotting of points in different situations, distance between two points,reading and drawing o f linear graphs.

SYLLABUS FOR TET 2O1I Language II English: Paper 1

For L.P. level( Classes I - V) Total Marks : 30

Grammar and Usage (Marks 18) 1. Tenses 2. Voice 3. Determiners 4. Verbs 5. Adverbs 6. Prepositions 7. Narration 8. Clauses 9. Sentences Simple Complex Compound 10. Phrases and idioms 11 . Transformation of Sentences/Words 12. Question tags 13. Punctuation 14. Comparatives 15. Contracted forms 16. Numbers Composition (Marks 6) 1. Letter writing (formal and informal) 2. Precise writing 3. Paragraph writing 4. Report writing 5. Poster writing 6. Vocabulary -antonyms Synonyms and Spellings Pedagogy (Marks 6) 1. Listening Speaking Reading Writing 2. Approaches,Methods and Techniques of Teaching English 3. Teaching of structure and vocabulary 4. Teaching - Learning Materials in English 5. Lesson Plan 6. Curriculum and Textbooks Need & importance

SYLLABUS FOR TET 2O11 Language II English: paper II For U.P. Ievel (Classes VI - VIII) Total Marks : 30
Content (Marks 20) (1) Parts of Speech, (2) Tenses, (g) Active voice & passive voice, (4) Prepositions and Articles (5 ) Degree of comparison (6, )clauses(, 7)Verbs Main verbs- Auxiliary verbs (8) Adverbs Types of Adverbs (9 )Conjunction (10) Direct and Indirect speech (11) Question and Question Tegs ( 12)Types of sentences simple compound and complex synthesis of sentences (13) Phrases- uses of phrases (14) Composition Letter writing precise writing, (15) comprehension (16 ) Vocabulary Antonyms synonyms Pedagogy (Marks 10) 1. Aspects of English:- (a) English language History nature importance,principles of English as second language (b ) Problems of teaching learning English. 2. Objectives of teaching English. 3. Development of Language skills: - (a) Listening speaking Reading & writing (LSRW), ( b) communicative skills- imparting values through communication. 4. (a) Approaches Methods Technique of teaching English (b ) Remedial teaching. 5. Teaching of structures and vocabulary. 6. Teaching learning material in English. 7. Lesson Planning. 8. Curriculum Textbooks importance and its need. 9. Evaluation English language.

SYLLABUS FOR TET 2OII SCIENCE [Biology, Chemistry and Physics] For U.P. Ievel (ClassesV I-VIII) Total Marks : 30
Biology 1. Introductory Biology o Branches of Biology and its scope o Importance of Biology in everyday life . Significant discoveries and invention,contribution of scientists 2. Living World o Classification of plants and animals with their characteristic features. o Cell - Concept of cell, cell theory, cell types, structure of cells and functions of cell organelles difference between plant and animal cells. o Cell Division- Types,Cell cycle and processes of cell division. o Tissues- Different types of plant and animal tissues,their distribution and functions. 3. Plant World o Plant morphology - Different parts of plants and their functions. Plant physiologyPhotosynthesis Nutrition, Excretion and Respiration. Reproduction in plantsvegetative asexual and sexual Animal World o Organ systems and their functions Digestive system, Respiratory system, Circulatory system, Excretory system, Nervous system, Endocrine system and Reproductives system. o Sense organs in man o Nutrition and deficiency diseases 5. Our Environment o Pollution o Concept of eco system and its types o Natural resources and their conservation 6. Application of Biology A. Economic Botany

o Economic importance of some important plants : Cereals (Paddy, Muze, Wheat) Oil yielding plants (Mustard, Chitranella) Medicinal plants (Neem, Tulsi, Rauwolfia & Chinchona) Fiber yielding plants (Jute, Cotton and Ramie) Timber yielding plants (Sal, Teak, Sisoo and Holong) Preliminary idea of modern agricultural practices Plant diseases: Late blight on potato,Rust of wheat, Blast of rice - their causative organisms and control measures) Pest control measures B. Economic Zoology o Economic importance of animals : o Modern animal husbandry o Pisciculture o Sericulture o Vermicular Microbes Virus, Bacteria,Protozoa,Algae and Fungus: Common microbial diseases in man : Malaria, Diarrhea, Typhoid, AIDS and Hepatitis. Cholera, Ring worm, Dysentery 7. Recent trends in Biology Hybridization techniques Preliminary idea of gene and Engineering Gene Therapy and Tissue culture its function, Gene banks, Genetic

Chemistry l. Elements and Compounds : Elements, Concept of Atom and Molecules, Compound, Mixture, Atomic mass, Molecular mass, Symbols, Formula, Valency, Chemical Equations Mole Concept,Balancing of simple chemical equations Simple calculations based on mole concept. 2. Periodic classification of elements : Atomic structure, Periodic law, Modern Periodic Table,Basic idea of periodicity of properties of elements. 3. Nature of Chemical Bond : Ionic bond, Electrovalent and Covalent bond, Differences between Electrovalent and Covalent compounds. 4. Physical and Chemical Change : Differences between chemical and physical change. 5. Biomolecules : Foods and its components, elementary idea about the composition and

functions of Carbohydrates Proteins and Lipids, Sources and Deficiency diseases of Vitamins. 6. Properties of Water : Temporary and permanent hardness of water, removal o f hardness by different methods. 7. Acids, Bases and Salts : Different salts and their reaction with Acids and Bases, weak and strong acids a d bases, id ea of pH, neutralization reaction. 8. Fibre and Fabric : Natural and synthetic fibre, Polyrner. Physics 1. Kinematics Elementary concepts of Scalars and Vectors. Motion in a straight line : distance and displacements, speed and velocity, uniform and non-uniform motion, average and in stantaneous speed and velocity, uniform acceleration, graphical r presentation of motion (position-timea nd velocity time), periodic motion. 2. Laws of Motion Newton's first law of motion:qualitative concept of force, inertia of rest and inertia of motion and their examples. Newton's secondl aw of motion : quantitativec oncepto f force Newton's third law of motion and examples Law of conservationo f linearm omentum 3. Heat and Temperature Differencesb etweenh eata nd temperaturem, easurementr, ansfero f heat. 4. Light Rectilinearp ropagationo f light : shadows,e clipses Reflectiono f light : plane and sphericaml irrors, laws of reflection Refraction of light : refractive index, total internal refraction, refraction in lenses, laws of refraction 5. Sound Oscillations and waves, kind of waves Sound waves, sources of sound, propagation of sound through solids, liquids and gases, ultrasound. 6. Electricity Electric charge and Coulomb's law Electric field, electric intensity and electric potential and potential difference. Electric current,primary cell, ohm's law, AC and DC, series and parallel combinations of resistances. Heating effects of electric current, power of electrical appliances, magnetic effects of electric current, Oersted's experiment; chemical effects of electric current, electrolysis and electroplating Faraday's laws of electrolysis. 7. Some natural phenomena Lightning, thunder storms and cyclones, tsunami, floods, earthquakes : causes and precautions.

SYLLABUS FOR TET 2011 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES For L.P. level( Classes I- V) Total Marks : 30
1. Our surroundings : Natural environment and social environment, family,neighborhood (Social Institutions), culture and tradition, life style, interrelation and interdependence and social issues- illiteracy,gender discrimination. 2. Environmental factors : Climate, Topographic and Biotic. 3. Our needs: Air, water,s oil, food, shelter,clothes. 4' Air : Importance of air, composition of air, air pollution - causes impact and measures to prevent,Greenhouse effect. 5. Water : Importance of water, sources of water, water resources, water pollution - its impact and measures to prevent, conservation and recycling of water. 6. Soil : Importance of soil, types of soil, soil formations oil erosion,soil pollution- its impact and measures to prevent. 7. Food : Types of food, balanced diet, storage of food, deficiency disease, animal fodder. 8. Biodiversity and its conservation : Value of biodiversity, global biodiversity, threat to biodiversity,conservation of biodiversity. 9. Environmental characteristics of Assam and North East India : Ward, village,District, Autonomous Council,Country and States- Hills and plains,rivers and wetlands,flora and fauna- end angered and rare species National parks, Wildlife sanctuary,Tiger projects. 10. Environmental problem of Assam : Flood, soil, erosion, earthquake, deforestation, population explosion. 1 1. Disposal of household wastes : Recycling, reuse. 12. Environment protection : Constitutional provision, Protection acts,Role of individuals, Local bodies, NGOs and Government.