Karnataka TET (KARTET) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2022!

The Karnataka School Education Board (KSEB) organizes, the Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) to recruit teachers for the Government school of Karnataka. The Examination is conducted for classes 1 to 5 and classes 6 to 8. Before applying for this examination, it is important to know about the syllabus and examination pattern of KARTET.

• In the Karnataka TET (KARTET) Selection Process there are two papers in the recruitment process.
• The Karnataka TET (KARTET) comprises a five-section of subjects i.e Language 1 & 2, Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Social Studies.
• Both the papers correspond to 150 MCQs, with an aggregate of 150 marks.
• Paper-1 for those candidates, who aspire to teach in classes 1 to 5 & Paper-2 for those candidates, who aspire to teach in classes 6 to 8.

Karnataka TET (KARTET) Paper 1 Syllabus

Paper-1 of Karnataka TET (KARTET) is for those candidates, who want to teach in classes 1 to 5 in the Government school of Karnataka. In Paper-1 comprises a five-section of subjects i.e Language 1 & 2, Child Development & Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Social Studies for visually impaired candidates (in place of EVS or Mathematics). The total number of questions in the examination is 150 for 150 Marks.

Child development and pedagogy
Child Development	Concept of Development and its relationship with learningPrinciples of Development of ChildrenInfluence of Heredity & Environment
Socialization Processes	Social world & Children (Teachers, Parents, Peers)
Concepts of child-centered and progressive education	PiagetKohlberg and VygotskyConstruct and critical perspectivesCritical perspectives of the construct of IntelligenceMulti-Dimensional IntelligenceLanguage & Thought
Gender as a Social Construct	Gender rolesGender-bias and educational practiceIndividual differences among learnersUnderstanding differences based on diversity of language, caste, gender, community, religion, etc.,
The distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning	School-Based AssessmentContinuous & Comprehensive EvaluationFormulating appropriate questions for assessing readiness levels of learnersFor enhancing learning and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement
Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs	Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds including disadvantaged and deprived Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, ‘impairment’ etc., addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners
Learning and Pedagogy	How children think and learnHow and why children ‘fail’ to achieve success in school performance
The basic process of teaching and learning	Children’s strategies of learningLearning as a social activity and social context of learningChild as a problem solver and a ‘scientific investigator’.
Alternative conceptions of learning in children	Understanding children’s ‘errors’ as significant steps in the learning process.Cognition & Emotions, Motivation, and learning, Factors contributing to learning – personal & environmental
Language 1
Language Comprehension Reading unseen passages	Answering the question based on the given unseen passage. (Prose, Drama, or Poetry.)
Pedagogy of Language Development	Learning and acquisitionPrinciples of language TeachingRole of listening and speakingThe function of language and how children use it as a toolA critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written formChallenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom and Language skillsTeaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom, Remedial Teaching
Language 2
Language Comprehension Reading unseen passages	Answering the question based on the given unseen passage. (Prose, Drama, or Poetry.)
Pedagogy of Language Development	Learning and acquisitionPrinciples of language TeachingRole of listening and speakingThe function of language and how children use it as a toolA critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written formChallenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom and Language skillsTeaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom, Remedial Teaching
Mathematics Content
Mathematics	Geometrical Figured & the knowledge of space3-D Geometrical figuresNumbersFractionsMathematical operations on numbers and algebraic expressionsMeasurements- Weight, time, and volumeData handling & Measures of central tendencyRatio and proportionMathematics in daily lifeLines & anglesPolygonsBasic algebra – Linear equations & Identities
Pedagogical issues	Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking; understanding children’s thinking and reasoning patterns and strategies of making meaning and learningPlace of mathematics in CurriculumLanguage of MathematicsCommunity Mathematics, Evaluation through formal and informal methodsProblems of Teaching, Error analysis and related aspects of learning and teachingDiagnostic and Remedial Teaching
Environmental Science
Our Environment	Major components of environments, types of ecosystem, life diversity and its features, food chain, and nature balancing factors, Food web, ecological PyramidsPlants and animal species, factors of Biodenisty, Tropic levelsTypes of pollution, reasons-effect- remedial measures, greenhouse gassesSustainable development and its maintenance, waste management measuresEnvironmental movements (Related to state and national level), Important Environment activists, state and national award-winning literature and writers related to the environment, major environmental phenomena, type of ecological conservation
Living World	Life processes, classification of organismsHow do organisms reproduceCell Tissues, organ and organs system
Sources of Energy	Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Tidal Energy, Geothermal EnergyBiodegradable wastes, nonbiodegradable wastes, Chemical in our daily life
Human Health and Hygiene	Carbohydrates: Types of Monomers, Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Deficiencies
Natural Phenomena	MotionForceGravitation, Newtons’ laws of motionDistance-Speed graphs
How do things work	Definitions of important terminologies, SI units, Numericals
Pedagogy of Environmental Science	Important methods of teachingCurrent teaching-learning interactionMain features of NCF-2005Features and uses of practical methodsValues that are to be integrated into the classroom learning processEvaluation methods, existing evaluation methods, and maintenance of records
Social Studies
History	When, Where, and HowThe Earliest SocietiesThe First Cities, Early StaesThe First EmpireContacts with Distant LandsPolitical DevelopmentsCulture and ScienceNew kings and kingdomsSultans of Delhi, ArchitectureCreation of an EmpireSocial ChangeRegional CultureThe Establishment of company powerRural Life and SocietyColonialism and Tribal SocietiesThe Revolt of 1857-58Women and reformChallenging the Caste SystemThe Nationalist movementIndia After independence
Geography	Geography as a social study as a sciencePlanet- Earth in the solar systemThe environment in its totalityNatural and human environmentAir, Water, Human EnvironmentThe settlement, transport, and communicationResources- Types – Natural and HumanAgriculture
Social and Political Life	DiversityGovernment, Local Government Making a LivingDemocracyState GovernmentUnderstanding MediaUnpacking GenderThe ConstitutionParliamentary GovernmentThe JudiciarySocial justice and the Marginalized
Pedagogical Issues	Concept & Nature of Social Science/Social StudiesClass Room ProcessesActivities and discourseDeveloping Critical thinkingInquiry/Empirical EvidenceProblems of teaching Social Science/Social StudiesSources – Primary & Secondary, Project Work, Evaluation

Karnataka TET (KARTET) Paper 2 Syllabus

Paper-2 of Karnataka TET (KARTET) is for those candidates, who want to teach in classes 6 to 8 in the Government school of Karnataka. Some sections are the same as that of paper-1. The section of Child Pedagogy, Language 1 & 2, Social Studies are the same for Paper-2 as well. Now, we will be looking at the further part of the syllabus. The total number of questions in the examination is 150 for 150 Marks.

Paper 2 Mathematics Syllabus
Mathematics	Arithmatic ProgressionNumber systemStatistics & ProbabilityTrigonometryCo-ordinate geometryIdentifiesPair of linear equations in two variablesQuadratic equationsPolynomialsMensurationTrianglesQuadrilateralsCirclesArea related to circles
Science Syllabus
Science	Physics Motion: Definitions, Types of motion, Law & Equations of motion, Laws, and numericalsGravitation : Law, numbericalsLight : Reflection & RefractionLens & Mirror: Concave, Convex, Images formed in Spherical mirrors and lensElectricity and Electric Circuits: Definitions, units, derivationsDefinition, Various laws, numerical, AC, DC motors, and generatorsEye, Eye defects, TIR, Dispersion ChemistryMetals and Non MetalsPhysical and Chemical propertiesAtoms and Molecules, FormulaeArtificial Polymers, Natural UsesTypes and application of Natural ResourcesSoaps, Detergents, Medicines, Sweeteners BiologyFood and Food ChainFood Web and Food PyramidFood Sources, Plant and implicationsEnergy Giving Foods, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Body Building foodsMicro Organism, Plant and Animal KingdomVertebrates, InvertebratesPlant Cell and Animal CellTissues, Organ, Systems
Pedagogical Issues	Nature & Structure of SciencesNatural Science/Aims & objectivesUnderstanding & Appreciating ScienceApproaches/Integrated ApproachObservation/Experiment/Discovery (Method of Science)InnovationText Material/AidsEvaluation – problems and remedial teaching

Karnataka TET (KARTET) Exam Pattern for Paper 1 2022

Section	Subject	No of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
(1)	Language-1	30 MCQs	30 Marks	2 Hours 30 Minutes
(2)	Language-2	30 MCQs	30 Marks
(3)	Child Development and Pedagogy	30 MCQs	30 Marks
(4)	Mathematics	30 MCQs	30 Marks
(5)	Environmental Studies	30 MCQs	30 Marks
(6)	Social Studies (For visually impaired/disabled candidates rather than mathematics and EVS)	60 MCQs	60 Marks
	Total	150 MCQs	150 Marks

Important Notes:

• The Paper-1 will be a written Objective type paper including 150 Question
• The total marks will be 150.
• For every correct answer will be marked with +1 Marks

Karnataka TET (KARTET) Exam Pattern for Paper 2 2022

Section	Subject	No of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
(1)	Language-1 (compulsory)	30 MCQs	30 Marks	2 Hours 30 Minutes
(2)	Language-2 (compulsory)	30 MCQs	30 Marks
(3)	Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory)	30 MCQs	30 Marks
(4)	For Mathematics and Science school teachers:- Mathematics and Science	60 MCQs	60 Marks
(5)	For Social Studies school teacher:- Social Studies / Social Science	60 MCQs	60 Marks
	Total	150 MCQs	150 Marks

Important Notes:

• Paper-2 will be a written Objective type paper including 150 Question
• The total marks will be 150 for Paper-2
• For every correct answer will be marked with +1 Marks

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