Mathematics and Science – Paper II is an attempt to make the process of teaching and learning an enjoyable experience. The book has been designed for the students appearing for the CTET Paper II, who opt for a career as a Mathematics/ Science teacher in schools. The book has been divided into two Units – Mathematics and Science and covers CTET syllabus thoroughly. The chapters provide in-depth explanations of the concepts in easy language. The pedagogical elements like Activities, Illustrative examples, Figures, Boxes, Objective Questions and Summary acts as a learning aide and helps the students to grasp the subject to the core. Classroom simulation activities are to help budding teachers to deal with real-life classroom situations, while preparing for the examination.
Features:
-Updated as per the latest pattern of CTET syllabus
-Previous Years’ Questions (2014-2019) tagged Unit-wise and further chapter-wise
-Answer key to every question included
-Mock test papers and chapter-end exercises are provided for practice
Table of Contents:
Unit 1: Mathematics
Section A: Pedagogy of Mathematical Content
Chapter 01: More about Numbers
Chapter 02: Fractions
Chapter 03: Decimals, Percent’s and Ratios
Chapter 04: Introduction to Algebra
Chapter 05: Two-Dimensional Shapes
Part-I) Chapter 06: Two-Dimensional Shapes
Part-II) Chapter 07: Three-Dimensional Shapes
Chapter 08: Data and Chance
Section B: Pedagogical Issues at Elementary Level
Chapter 09: Theories of Mathematical Thinking
Chapter 11: Concerns in Learning Mathematics
Chapter 12: Curriculum and Evaluation
Chapter 13: Common Errors and their Analysis
Unit II: Science
Section A: Science at Elementary Level
Chapter 01: Our Nutrition
Chapter 02: Materials Around Us
Chapter 03: Our Living World
Chapter 04: Electric Current and Magnetism
Chapter 05: Understanding Natural Phenomenon
Chapter 06: Our Natural Resources
Section B: Developing Understanding for Teaching Science at Elementary Level
Chapter 07: Exploring the Nature of Science
Chapter 08: Science and the Learners
Chapter 09: Teaching and Learning in Science
Chapter 10: Assessment in Science Teaching
Chapter 11: Resources for Teaching and Learning Science
About the Author
Hanit Gandhi , is an Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Delhi University. Dr. Haneet Gandhi is a Teacher Educator of Mathematics in the Department of Education (commonly known as Central Institute of Education), University of Delhi.
Yukti Sharma, Teacher educator at Department of Education, Delhi University. Her areas of interest include Science Education.
