MAHA TET Paper I Syllabus
Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test
- 7
- Topics
- 49
- Sub-topics
- 30
- Questions
Paper I is one of 5 sections in the MAHA TET 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) — Maharashtra.
Practise this section freeMAHA TET Paper I: topic-wise syllabus
- 1
Number System (Balbharati / Ganit)
~4 marksMS Board Math Ganit Textbook, Place Value, Fractions, MSCERT Number Sense, Marathi Terminology (Sankhya, Apvartan, Bhinn)
- Balbharati Ganit (गणित) Class 1-5 Number System
- Place Value (Indian and International) — Balbharati Approach
- Fractions and Decimals (Balbharati Ganit)
- MS Board Number Work Progression (Sankhya, Apvartan, Bhinn)
- MSCERT Number Sense and Numeracy
- Marathi Number Terminology (संख्या, अपवर्तन, भिन्न)
- MS Class-wise Number Concept Progression (Class 1-5)
- 2
Arithmetic Operations (Balbharati)
~4 marksAddition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division Algorithm, BODMAS, Vedic Math, MS Marathi Word Problems
- Balbharati Addition and Subtraction Algorithm (बेरीज, वजाबाकी)
- Multiplication Algorithm (MS Board — गुणाकार)
- Division Algorithm (MS Board — भागाकार)
- MS State Board Word Problems (Marathi/Local Context)
- Vedic Math Methods in MS Board Schools
- Mental Arithmetic (Marathi Medium Badi Shala)
- BODMAS and Order of Operations (Balbharati)
- 3
Measurement (MS Traditional Units)
~4 marksBalbharati Length, Weight, Capacity, Time, Money, MS Traditional Units (Shikar, Bigha, Vigha, Man)
- Length (mm, cm, m, km) — Balbharati Approach (लांबी)
- Weight (mg, g, kg) and MS Traditional Units (मण, शेर)
- Capacity (ml, l) and MS Measures (पाणी, लिटर)
- Time and Calendar (Marathi Badi Shala — वेळ)
- Money (Rupees, Paise) — MS Board Context (रुपये)
- MS Traditional Units (शिकार, बिघा, विघा, मन)
- Unit Conversion (Balbharati Ganit)
- 4
Geometry & Patterns (Maharashtra Rangoli)
~4 marks2D/3D Shapes, Rangoli Patterns, Mandana Art, Warli Art Geometry, Balbharati Approach
- 2D Shapes (Balbharati Class 1-5 — आकार)
- 3D Shapes (MS Board Approach — घन, गोल)
- Symmetry in Marathi Rangoli (रांगोळी)
- Pattern Recognition (Balbharati)
- Warli Art Geometry (Tribal Maharashtra)
- Tangrams and Maharashtra Folk Art (Mandana)
- Spatial Understanding (NCF 2023 Maharashtra)
- 5
Data Handling (MS Local Data)
~4 marksMaharashtra Census, Village Surveys, Pictograph, Tally Marks, MSCERT Statistics, Balbharati
- Pictograph and Bar Graph (MS Board — आलेख)
- Tally Marks and Tables (Balbharati)
- MS Village Survey Data Examples
- Maharashtra Census (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur)
- Sorting and Classification (Badi Shala)
- Mean, Median, Mode (Balbharati Primary)
- Probability Basics (MS Board)
- 6
Patterns & Algebra (Maharashtra Rangoli)
~4 marksNumber Patterns, Rangoli Algebra, Simple Equations, Warli Math, Balbharati Approach
- Number Patterns (Balbharati)
- Rangoli Patterns and Algebra (Marathi — रांगोळी)
- Letter Patterns (MS Board)
- Simple Equations (Balbharati Class 4-5)
- Variable Introduction (MSCERT)
- Function Tables (Balbharati)
- Maharashtra Folk Pattern Examples (Warli, Mandana, Rangoli)
- 7
Math Pedagogy (Badi Shala)
~4 marksMSCERT Methodology, Activity-Based Learning, TLM with Local Materials, Math Lab in MS Schools, NEP 2020 MS Reforms
- MSCERT Math Pedagogy Guidelines (Balbharati)
- Activity-Based Learning in MS Badi Shala
- TLM with MS Local Materials (Warli art, beads)
- Math Lab Setup in MS Primary Schools
- Diagnostic Tests and Remedial Teaching (MSCERT)
- Addressing Math Anxiety (Badi Shala Context)
- NEP 2020 Math Reforms in Maharashtra
Frequently asked questions
What topics are in the MAHA TET Paper I syllabus?
Paper I for MAHA TET has 7 topics: Number System (Balbharati / Ganit), Arithmetic Operations (Balbharati), Measurement (MS Traditional Units), Geometry & Patterns (Maharashtra Rangoli), Data Handling (MS Local Data), Patterns & Algebra (Maharashtra Rangoli) and Math Pedagogy (Badi Shala), with 49 sub-topics in all.
How many questions come from Paper I in MAHA TET?
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 MAHA TET?
By weightage in the syllabus data: Number System (Balbharati / Ganit) (~4 marks), Arithmetic Operations (Balbharati) (~4 marks), Measurement (MS Traditional Units) (~4 marks).
How do I practise MAHA TET Paper I on Topicly?
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