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APTET Paper I Syllabus

Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test

7
Topics
49
Sub-topics
30
Questions

Paper I is one of 5 sections in the APTET syllabus. It has 7 topics and 49 sub-topics, tested in Paper I — Mathematics, with about 30 questions (30 marks). Mathematics (Class I-V Level) — Andhra Pradesh.

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APTET Paper I: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Number System (AP Math Magic)

    ~4 marks

    AP Board Math Magic Textbook, Place Value, Fractions, AP SCERT Number Sense, Telugu Terminology (Sankhya, Hinsam, Bhinna)

    • AP Board Math Magic (Class 1-5) Number System
    • Place Value (Indian and International) — AP Approach
    • Fractions and Decimals (AP Math Magic)
    • AP BTEAP Number Work Progression
    • AP SCERT Number Sense and Numeracy
    • Telugu Number Terminology (Sankhya, Hinsam, Bhinna)
    • AP Class-wise Number Concept Progression (Class 1-5)
  2. 2

    Arithmetic Operations

    ~4 marks

    Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division Algorithm, BODMAS, Vedic Math, AP Telugu Word Problems (Local Context)

    • AP Math Magic Addition and Subtraction Algorithm
    • Multiplication Algorithm (AP BTEAP Class 3-4)
    • Division Algorithm (AP BTEAP Class 4-5)
    • AP State Board Word Problems (Telugu/Local Context)
    • Vedic Math Methods in AP Schools
    • Mental Arithmetic (AP Badi Pata)
    • BODMAS and Order of Operations (AP Approach)
  3. 3

    Measurement (AP Traditional Units)

    ~4 marks

    AP Math Magic Length, Weight, Capacity, Time, Money, AP Traditional Units (Yard, Maund, Muri, Kuncham), BTEAP Approach

    • Length (mm, cm, m, km) — AP Math Magic Approach
    • Weight (mg, g, kg) and AP Traditional Units (Maund, Muri)
    • Capacity (ml, l) and AP Village Measures
    • Time and Calendar (AP Badi Pata)
    • Money (Rupees, Paise) — AP Market Context
    • AP Traditional Measurement Units (Yard, Kuncham, Tola)
    • Unit Conversion (AP BTEAP Math Magic)
  4. 4

    Geometry & Patterns (AP Muggulu Kolam)

    ~4 marks

    2D/3D Shapes, Rangoli Patterns, Muggulu (Telugu Floor Art), Tangrams, AP Math Magic Approach

    • 2D Shapes (AP Math Magic Class 1-5)
    • 3D Shapes (BTEAP Approach)
    • Symmetry in Telugu Muggulu (Floor Patterns)
    • Pattern Recognition (AP Kolam / Rangoli)
    • Tangrams and AP Folk Art Geometry
    • Spatial Understanding (AP State Board)
    • NCF 2023 Geometry in AP Context
  5. 5

    Data Handling (AP Local Data)

    ~4 marks

    AP Census Data, Village Surveys, Pictograph, Tally Marks, AP SCERT Statistics, BTEAP Approach

    • Pictograph and Bar Graph (AP State Board)
    • Tally Marks and Tables (BTEAP)
    • AP Village Survey Data Examples
    • AP Census Data (Population, Literacy, Coastal AP)
    • Sorting and Classification (AP Badi Pata)
    • Mean, Median, Mode (Primary Level, AP SCERT)
    • Probability Basics (AP Math Magic)
  6. 6

    Patterns & Algebra (AP Muggulu Patterns)

    ~4 marks

    Number Patterns, Shape Patterns, Muggulu (Rangoli) Algebra, Simple Equations, BTEAP Approach

    • Number Patterns (AP State Board)
    • Shape Patterns and Muggulu (Telugu Rangoli)
    • Letter Patterns and Sequences (BTEAP)
    • Simple Equations (AP Math Magic Class 4-5)
    • Variable Introduction (AP SCERT)
    • Function Tables (BTEAP Approach)
    • AP Folk Pattern Examples (Muggulu Algebra, Kolam)
  7. 7

    Math Pedagogy (AP Badi Pata)

    ~4 marks

    AP SCERT Methodology, Activity-Based Learning, TLM with Local Materials, Math Lab in AP Schools, NEP 2020 AP Reforms, Mana Badi Math

    • AP SCERT Math Pedagogy Guidelines
    • Activity-Based Learning (ABL) in AP Badi Pata
    • TLM with AP Local Materials (Palm leaves, Beads, Tiles)
    • Math Lab Setup in AP Primary Schools
    • Diagnostic Tests and Remedial Teaching (AP SCERT)
    • Addressing Math Anxiety (AP Badi Pata Context)
    • NEP 2020 Math Reforms in Andhra Pradesh — Mana Badi

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the APTET Paper I syllabus?

Paper I for APTET has 7 topics: Number System (AP Math Magic), Arithmetic Operations, Measurement (AP Traditional Units), Geometry & Patterns (AP Muggulu Kolam), Data Handling (AP Local Data), Patterns & Algebra (AP Muggulu Patterns) and Math Pedagogy (AP Badi Pata), with 49 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Paper I in APTET?

About 30 questions (30 marks) in Paper I — Mathematics. Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

Which Paper I topics matter most for APTET?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Number System (AP Math Magic) (~4 marks), Arithmetic Operations (~4 marks), Measurement (AP Traditional Units) (~4 marks).

How do I practise APTET Paper I on Topicly?

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