CTET 2022 (December 29) Paper 1 Analysis: Check Students Reaction and Difficulty Level

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CTET 2022 (Dec 29) Paper 1 Exam Analysis: CBSE is conducting CTET 2022 in online mode. Day 2 of the CTET 2022 exam is today (December 29). Shift 1 was held on time, which is 9:30 a.m. Check below for student reactions, questions asked in Paper 1, difficulty level, probable good attempts, etc.

CTET 2022 Paper 1 Analysis Day 2

CTET 2022 Paper 1 Analysis Day 2

CTET 2022 (Dec 29) Paper 1 Exam Analysis: CBSE is conducting the CTET 2022 exam, and today is day two of the exam. The CTET 2022 exam started on December 28, 2022, and will continue till February 7, 2023, at different dates. Candidates have already finished their Paper 1 exam, scheduled for December 29, 2022. Here we are providing CTET exam review and analysis for Shift 1, held on December 29, 2022.

As per the feedback shared by candidates, the overall difficulty level of CTET 2022 Day 2 Paper 1 was easy to moderate. Some of the questions were lengthy, so took time to solve them. Overall Paper was lengthy.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of CTET exam?

A:
The CTET exam is generally easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. The difficulty level depends on the nature of the questions asked in the exam. The CTET exam is conducted for two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each paper carries 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each. Out of the total 150 marks, 90 marks are considered qualifying for the General category and 82 are considered qualifying or CTET cut-off for Reserved categories such as SC/ ST/ OBC.

Q:   How can I prepare to pass CTET in science stream?

A:
CTET exam pattern is such that aspirants need to attempt 150 multiple choice questions in two and a half hours duration. Informing about CTET Paper-I pattern, the official website informs: The test items on Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 6-11 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics and needs of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning. CTET Paper-II pattern is such that, the test items on Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning, relevant to the age group of 11-14 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics, needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning. You can follow this link for subject wise information about CTET https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www.shiksha.com/teaching-education/exams/amp/ctet/pattern.

Q:   How can I prepare for the CTET exam in 10 days?

A:
Candidates can prepare for CTET in 10 days, given that they devote each and every minute towards the exam preparation. Firstly, understand the CTET exam pattern and syllabus well. Spend more time on topics that you are less confident with. Attempt at least two CTET question papers daily in the last one week of the exam.

About CTET 2022 Paper 1

CTET Paper 1 comprised 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from subjects inlcuding Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. Candidates were required to attempt the paper in a total duration of two hours and thirty minutes.

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CTET 2022 Paper 1 Exam Pattern

The paper is conducted online as a computer-based test. Check below the exam pattern for CTET Paper 1.

CTET Subjects

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Child Development and Pedagogy

30

30

Language-I (compulsory)

30

30

Language-II (compulsory)

30

30

Mathematics

30

30

Environmental Studies

30

30

Total

150

150

 CTET 2022 Shit 1 Exam Timing and Schedule

Candidates can check below the CTET 2022 exam time schedule.

CTET 2022 Exam

Details

Date of CTET Examination

28-Dec-2022 to 7-Feb-2023

 

Paper 1

Entry in the Examination Centre

07:30 AM

Checking of Admit Cards

09: 00 AM to 09:15 AM

Checking of Computer

09:15 AM

Last Entry in the Examination Centre

09:30 AM

Test Commences

09:30 AM

Test Concludes

12:00 Noon

Note: Candidates will not be permitted to enter the Examination Centre after the commencement of the examination as per time schedule given above/Admit Card.

Q:   Is CTET a tough exam?

A:
The CTET is an easy exam to crack if candidates have prepared well in advance. The difficulty level of the CTET question paper is generally moderate. The CTET exam difficulty level varies on the basis of the question paper. Candidates should be well prepared in order to crack the exam without any hassle.

Q:   How many students have cleared CTET 2024?

A:

As per the CTET result 2024 of the July session, over 2 lakh candidates cleared the exam. The number of qualified and non-qualified candidates in CTET 2024 exam was available after the declaration of results. The number of qualified candidates were announced by the CBSE in the result PDF. The CTET result is declared based on the qualification criteria that is the minimum qualifying marks. Have a look at the CTET qualified and non-qualified numbers below for the January 2024 session:

CTET 2024

Registered

Appeared

Qualified

Paper 1

9,58,193

7,95,231

1,26,845

Paper 2

17,35,333

14,81,242

1,12,033

Total

26,93,526

22,76,473

2,38,878

Q:   I want to crack CTET so that I can teach 1st to 5th class. Is it compulsory to give both TET and CTET?

A:
If you need to secure a job in KVS or any central government school like DSSSB then you need to qualify CTET Exam. However, the TET exams are conducted by the state government of the particular state. Through TET, candidates can secure teaching jobs in government schools run by state governments only.

Q:   Is coaching necessary for the CTET exam?

A:
No, coaching is not necessary for cracking the CTET exam. Candidates can have their own well-thought-out CTET preparation strategy to crack the exam. Also, solving previous year CTET question papers and attempting mock tests is always a plus in preparation. Moreover, there are a lot of materials and guidance available online, you do not need a coaching but you really need to work hard to crack the CTET exam.

Q:   What are the highest marks in the CTET exam?

A:
There are no fixed the highest marks in the CTET exam. As the exam is of a total of 150 marks, whoever obtains the highest scores will be considered as a the highest marks obtainer. Out of the total 150 marks, 90 marks are minimum qualifying marks for the General category and 82 are minimum qualifying marks for Reserved categories such as SC/ ST/ OBC.

Also Read: CTET 2023 Exam Analysis in detail

CTET 2022 Day 2 (December 29) Paper 1: Students Reactions and Review

As per the initial feedback received from the candidates at the examination centre for the Ctet 2022 Exam, here we are sharing about Paper 1, including the difficulty level, questions asked in Paper 1, probable good attempts, etc.

As per students' feedback, the overall difficulty level of the CTET exam was easy to moderate.

The paper pattern of today's Shift 1 was similar to the previous year's paper.

The questions asked in EVS were repetitive in nature, and some questions were based on animals, national parks, state capitals, neighbouring states, etc.

In the English section, questions were based on speaking skills, reading comprehension, etc.

As per the students, Language II and Mathematics were moderately easy, and others were very easy to attempt.

In the CDP section, questions were asked about theories of Piaget, Kohlberg, etc.

As per the review of students, the estimated good attempts based on the level of paper were 109 to 120.

CTET 2022 December 29 Paper 1 Exam Analysis Section-Wise

Check below Paper 1 analysis as per the students feedback and review.

Section

Difficulty Level

Language 1

Easy (Good attempts 22-24)

Language 2

Easy (Good attempts 22-25)

Child Development and Pedagogy

Easy to Moderate (Good attempts 21-24)

Mathematics 

Easy to Moderate (Good attempts 21-23)

Environmental Studies

Easy (Good attempts 21-24)

Expected number of good attempts out of 150

Easy to Moderate (Good Attempts 109-120)

CTET 2022 Day 2 Paper 1: Topis-Wise Analysis

Candidates can check below second day of CTET 2022 exam Shift 1 (Paper 1) Topic-wise analysis.

Child Development & Pedagogy

As per the students feedback, find below topic-wise analysis.

Topic

No. of questions

Piaget Stages – Formal operation 2-3
Animism by Piaget 1-2
New Educational Policy 2020 1-2
Critical Thinking 1-2
Inclusive Education 1-2
Vygotsky 2-3
Language in born-Quote asked by whom 1-2
At what age child turn from childhood to adolescence 1-2
Kohlberg Stage for Punishment, Social Interaction 1-2
At what age child turn from childhood to adolescence 1
Gilligan 1-2
RTE 2009 1-2
NCF 2022  1-2
Reversal substitution 1-2

Environmental Studies

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

Topic

No of questions

National Parks (Kaziranga National Park, Ranthambore National Parks) 1-2
Honey Bee 2-3
Madhubani Painting 1-2
which is the fruit from the option  1-2
Maps  2-3
Questions based on Birds & Animals 2-3
Questions based on Sloth 1-2
Vitamins 1-2
Solar System formation 1
Insects 1
Pedagogy 10

Mathematics

As per the students feedback, find below topic-wise analysis.

Topic

No of questions

Measurement & capacity 1-2
Circle 2
Number System 1-2
Number Series 1-2
Mensuration 1-2
Volume 1
Area and Perimeter 1-2
Train 1-2
Time and Distance 1-2
Pattern 1-2
Pedagogy 10

English Language

As per the students feedback, find below topic-wise analysis.

Passage based on Tajmahal, psychoanalysis

Synonym, Antonym

Poem on poetic devices, hyperbola (6 Questions)

English Pedagogy: Stephen Krashen and Language Acquisition Hypothesis, CALP, Grammar Translation Method, CCE, , NEP 2020, Remedial Teaching, Extensive Reading
Classroom Teaching Method, etc.

Hindi Language

As per the students feedback, find below topic-wise analysis.

Passage: प्रकृति
(समास, पर्यायवाची, संधि विच्छेद, प्रत्यय, मुहावरे, विलोम)
रत्नेश की संधि

Poem on Bharat Mata (6 Questions)

Pedagogy: Stephen Krashen and Language Acquisition Hypothesis, Grammar Translation Method, NEP 2020, Guidance, etc.

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