CTET 2022-23 Exam Analysis (January 12) Paper 1: Check Detailed Section-Wise Shift 1 Review & Questions

Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 ( CTET )

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CTET 2022-23 Exam Analysis Jan 12: The CBSE has successfully conducted the CTET 2022-23 exam Paper 1 Shift 1 on January 12, 2023. Check below for the students' reactions, feedback, overall difficulty level, good attempts, questions asked, etc.

CTET 2022-23 Exam Analysis (January 12) Paper 1

CTET 2022-23 Exam Analysis (January 12) Paper 1

CTET 2022-23 Exam Analysis Jan 12: The CTET 2022-23 Exam Paper 1 (Shift 1), conducted by the CBSE on January 12, 2023, has concluded. How was CTET Paper 1? Is it tough? What types of questions were asked? Such thoughts crossed the minds of every aspirant. Scroll down to find the answer to such questions.

The Shiksha.com team talked with the students who appeared in the CTET 2022-23 Exam Paper 1 held on January 12, 2023. As per the students' reactions, the overall difficulty level of the CTET 2022-23 exam Paper 1 (Shift 1) was easy to moderate. Some find it lengthy, while others find it moderate-basically, the EVS and Language sections. So, we can say that the reaction was mixed, but the overall difficulty level of CTET 2022-23 Shift 1 Paper 1 was easy to moderate as per the feedback of most of the students.

Q:   Which sections of the CTET exam are usually lengthy?

A:

The CTET exam is conducted for two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 contains questions from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. The CTET Paper 2 comprises questions from four subjects- Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences. Candidates usually find the Mathematics section a little time taking. Moreover, many candidates find the Reading Comprehension questions of the CTET exam also lengthy.

Q:   What is the syllabus and exam pattern for CTET paper 2?

A:
The CTET Paper 2 is for teaching posts in classes 6 to 8 in government schools. The paper 2 pattern is as follows: The syllabus for CTET Paper 2 consists of four sections. (a) Section 1: 30 questions based on child development and pedagogy, each worth one mark. (b) Section 2 and Section 3: Language 1 and Language 2 each consist of 30 questions worth one mark. (c) Section 4: You will have to attempt any one of the following sections: mathematics and Science, or social Science. Depending on which section you selected during the application, you have to answer 60 questions from that section. The topics are as follows: 1. In Child Development and Pedagogy, the question asked is about child development, learning, and pedagogy. 2. The Language I and Language II sections consist of comprehension and the pedagogy of language development. 3. This basic math question is asked in the mathematics section, such as geometry, the solids around us, shapes and spatial understanding, numbers, etc. 4. The Science sections consist of topics related to food, materials, natural phenomena, and natural resources. 5. The Social Sciences section consists of questions related to history, geography, social Science, and political Science.

Q:   What is the exam pattern for CTET?

A:
CTET exam pattern comprises name of subjects, the number of questions asked in the exam and the marking scheme of Paper 1 and Paper 2. The CTET Paper 1 pattern comprises five sections- Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I (compulsory), Language-II (compulsory), Mathematics and Environmental Studies. CTET Paper 2 pattern comprises four sections- Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I (compulsory), Language-II (compulsory), Mathematics and Science/ Social Studies. Each Paper is of 150 marks and carries 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs).. .

CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test, an eligibility test conducted by the CBSE every year to determine the eligibility of Classes 1 to 8 teachers.

CTET January 12, 2023 Paper 1 Shift 1: Students’ First Reactions

Shiksha.com asked some candidates about today's CTET 2022-23 Paper 1 (Shift 1) and the reactions were:

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- The overall difficulty level of the CTET 2022-23 exam Paper 1 was easy to moderate.

- Questions based on Animals was also asked like on elephant.

- Maths paper was easy as per some students, but some find the pedagogy of mathematics difficult. In Maths, roman number, square root (parimaap ques), pattern, circle, pie chart, clock, BODMAS, etc. questions were asked.

- Some of the CDP questions were indirect, moderate, theory-based questions, Piaget, learning and development, family, NCF 2005, NEP 2020, and so on.

- Some students find the CTET Exam Paper 1 lengthy, and scrolling on a computer was difficult.

Q:   Which is the most scoring section in the CTET exam?

A:
CTET exam contains almost equal number of questions from each section. Each question carries one mark. So, in general terms, all the sections are scoring if candidates have prepared well. However, as per the candidates' feedback shared in the past, the most scoring section in the CTET exam is Child Development & Pedagogy.

Q:   How many sections are there in CTET Paper 1?

A:
CTET Paper 1 contains five sections - Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I Language-II Mathematics Environmental Studies.

Q:   Is there any negative marking in the CTET exam?

A:

No, there is no negative marking in the CTET examination. Candidates are awarded one mark for every correct answer in the exam and there is no deduction for wrong answers or unattempted questions. The reason behind the 'no negative marking' policy is that the CTET is an eligibility exam and not a recruitment exam. The CTET exam is conducted in two levels- Paper 1 is for candidates interested in teaching classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 is for candidates interested in teaching classes 6 to 8. Both the papers consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) wherein each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking in the exam, which implies that candidates are not penalized for choosing the wrong option as their answer. It is advisable that candidates should focus on attempting as many questions as they can in the CTET exam to achieve a high score. It is important that candidates must avoid guessing and attempt questions with high accuracy.

Q:   Is the CTET 2024 Analysis Available?

A:

Yes, the CTET 2024 paper analysis is available. The CTET exam analysis has been shared after the conduct of the exam. Shiksha.com reached out to the candidates who appeared for the exam to provide the real-time exam analysis and review. The overall as well as section-wise CTET paper analysis is shared here based on the candidates' feedback who appear for the examination - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ctet-exam-analysis

Q:   What is the marking scheme for CTET?

A:
In the CTET exam, one mark is allotted for each correct answer. CTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 contain a total of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) each. Candidates are required to attempt the paper in two and a half hours duration. Have a look at the CTET marking scheme below: Marks for a correct answer: +1 Marks for an incorrect answer: 0 Marks for an unanswered question: 0.

- In Sanskrit language, passage asked from importance of water, river, etc.

- What is NIPUN?

- In EVS, the difficulty level was easy, question on elephant, birds (Matching ques), Iron deficiency, classical language, longitude, latitude, hibernation, etc. were asked.

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CTET 2022-23 January 12 Exam Analysis: Paper 1 Shift 1 Section-Wise

The table below contains the detailed exam analysis and review of the CTET 2022 Jan 12 Paper 1 (Shift 1):

Section

Difficulty Level

Language 1

Easy (Good Attempts 26-28)

Language 2

Easy (Good Attempts 26-28)

Child Development and Pedagogy

Moderate (Good Attempts 21-23)

Mathematics 

Moderate (Good Attempts 20-22)

Environmental Studies

Easy (Good Attempts 22-24)

Expected number of good attempts out of 150

Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 110-115)

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CTET Exam Analysis 2022-23 Jan 12 Paper 1 Shift 1: Section-Wise Difficulty Level & Topics

Check below the section-wise exam analysis and review of the CTET 2022-23 exam held on January 12, 2023. Know the difficulty level as well as the topics from which questions were asked.

CTET 2022 Paper 1 (Shift 1) Jan 12: Child Development And Pedagogy Topic-Wise Analysis

As per the students’ feedback and review, questions asked in the Child Development & Pedagogy topics is provided below.

Topic

Number of Questions

Piaget – Curiosity, Stages, Thoughts and Languages

2-3

Vygotsky – Social Interaction

2-3

New Educational Policy 2020

1-2

Gender Socio Constructivism

1-2

Inclusive Education – Autism

1-2

Kohlberg Moral Stages

1-2

Growth & development

1-2

NCF 2005

1-2

Applied psychology

1-2

Evaluation, CCE

1-2

Motivation

1-2

Howard Gardner

1-2

Chomsky LAD

1-2

Evaluation

1-2

Learning, Critical Thinking

1-2

PYQ

1-2

Good Attempt

21-23

CTET 2022-23 Paper 1 (Shift 1) Jan 12: Mathematics Topic-Wise Analysis

According to the students feedback and review, questions asked in the Mathematics topics is provided below.

Topic

Number of Questions

Geometry-Right Angle, Parallel lines

1-2

Pie Chart - Angle based

1-2

Based on PYQ

1-2

Geometry - perimeter, circle, cuboid, area of rectangle

2

Roman System

1-2

Number System

1-2

LCM, HCF

1-2

Fractions

1

Time and Distance, Train

2-3

Symmetry

1-2

Square Root

1-2

BODMAS

1-2

Pattern

1-2

Clock

1-2

Unit Converter

1-2

Pedagogy-NCF-2005, NEP-2022

10

Good Attempt

20-22

CTET 2022-23 Paper 1 (Shift 1) Jan 12: EVS Topic-Wise Analysis

According to the students feedback and review, questions asked in the Mathematics topics is provided below.

Topic

Number of Questions

Torang kantila jari

1-2

Map- Kerala, Colour of Tajmahal

1-2

Classical Language

1

Language of State

1-2

NIPUN

1-2

Jharkhand Language

1-2

Kerala Martial Art

1-2

Pochampalli

2-3

Animal-Elephant, Birds-hybernation, feather of bird

1-2

Classical Dance

1-2

Union Territory

1

Iron Deficiency, Anaemia

1

Disease-Malaria

1-2

Pedagogy- NCF 2005, NEP, NCERT Based, etc.

10

Good Attempt

22-24

CTET 2022-23 Exam Analysis Jan 12: Sanskrit Language

The questions asked in the Sanskrit language was easy in nature like previous year. Take a look at the setailed analysis of the paper.

Topic Number of Question

Passage on Raja or Napit

समास, पर्यायवाची, मुहावरे, विलोम, इत्यादी

15
Pedagogy - Universal Grammar Chomsky, NIPUN, NCF-2005,2022, NEP 2020, etc. 15
Good Attempt 25-26

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