In 2023, the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has unveiled the updated syllabus for the WB Primary Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). Aspiring educators looking to kickstart their teaching career with WBBPE must participate in the WB TET Exam. To excel in this eligibility test, it's crucial to acquaint oneself with the WB Primary TET Syllabus and Exam Pattern for both Paper 1 (for classes 1 to 5) and Paper 2 (for classes 6 to 8). This article provides a comprehensive overview of the WB TET Primary Syllabus 2023, including details on the exam pattern, marking scheme, and relevant subjects.
WB Primary TET Syllabus 2023 (প্রাইমারি টেট সিলেবাস ২০২৩)
The West Bengal Board of Primary Education has announced that the Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) for primary-level education will take place on Sunday, December 10, 2023. The West Bengal TET is a state-level exam conducted in the traditional pen-and-paper format. The exam comprises two papers: Paper I for classes 1 to 5 and Paper II for classes 6 to 8. Hence, it's imperative for candidates to commence their preparation without delay. Below, you'll find a concise overview of the WB Primary TET 2023 syllabus and exam pattern.
WB Primary TET Syllabus 2023 (প্রাইমারি টেট সিলেবাস)- Highlights |
Organisation | West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) |
Name of Examination | WB Primary TET 2023 Exam |
Exam Level | State Level |
WB Primary TET Exam Date 2023 | 10th December 2023 |
Registration Dates | 14th September to 04th October 2023 |
Maximum Marks | 150 marks (for each paper) |
Duration of WB Primary TET Exam | 3 hours (for each paper) |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
Negative Marking | No negative marking for wrong answers |
Official website | www.wbbpeonline.com
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WB Primary TET Exam Pattern 2023
The WB TET Primary Syllabus and Exam Pattern outline five subjects for Paper I: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I (English), Language-II (Bengali), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. In contrast, for Paper II, candidates must prepare for core subjects, which include Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and either Science or Social Studies. For Paper II, candidates can choose between Mathematics and Science or Social Studies.
The WB Primary TET Exam Pattern consists of two papers: Paper I for classes 1 to 5 and Paper II for classes 6 to 8. Both papers consist of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with each question carrying 1 mark. Candidates are allotted 3 hours for each paper, and since the WB TET is an eligibility test, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Here's a breakdown of the WB Primary TET Exam Pattern for each paper:
WB Primary TET Exam Pattern 2023 for Paper 1
In Paper 1, there will be five subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I (English), Language-II (Bengali), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.
Section | No. of Question | Marks | Duration |
Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 3 hours |
Language-I: English | 30 | 30 |
Language-II: Bengali | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 |
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WB Primary TET Exam Pattern 2023 for Paper 2
In Paper 2, there will also be five subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and a choice between Science or Social Studies. Candidates will have the flexibility to select either Mathematics & Science or Social Studies.
Section | No. Question | Marks | Duration |
Child Development and Pedagogy: Compulsory | 30 | 30 | 3 hours |
Language-I: English Compulsory | 30 | 30 |
Language-II: Bengali Compulsory | 30 | 30 |
(A)For Mathematics and Science Teachers: Mathematics and Science or (B) For Social Studies Teachers: Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
WB Primary TET Syllabus 2023 for Paper 1
Candidates preparing for the WBTET 2023 exam should ensure they grasp the fundamentals of each topic and possess a thorough understanding of all the subjects mentioned in the syllabus. To facilitate candidates' preparation, we have provided the comprehensive Primary TET syllabus 2023 for both Paper I and Paper II below.
WB Primary TET Syllabus for Child Development and Pedagogy
WB Primary TET Syllabus for Child Development and Pedagogy (30 MCQs) |
Child Development and Learning Concept of development and its relationship with learning Principles of the development of children Influence of Heredity & Environment Socialization processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers) Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives Concepts of child-centred and progressive education Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence Multi-Dimensional Intelligence Language & Thought Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender-bias and educational practice Individual differences among learners, understanding differences based on diversity of language, caste, gender,
community, religion etc The distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning; School-Based Assessment,
Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation: perspective and practice Formulating appropriate questions for assessing readiness levels of learners;
for enhancing learning and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement.
Concepts of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs. Concept of exceptional children and children with special needs (CWSN). Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds including disadvantaged and deprived. Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, ‘impairment’ etc. Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners.
Learning and Pedagogy Alternative concepts of learning in children Cognition and emotions Motivation and learning Classroom management Punishment and its legal implications, rights of a child. Guidance and counselling: concept, nature and types. How children think and learn; how and why children ‘fail’ to achieve success in school performance. Basic processes of teaching and learning; Children’s strategies of learning; learning as a social activity; social context of learning. Child as a problem solver and a ‘scientific investigator’ Alternative conceptions of learning in children, understanding children’s ‘errors’ as significant steps in the learning process. Cognition & Emotions. Motivation and learning. Factors contributing to learning – personal & environmental.
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WB Primary TET Syllabus for Language 1
WB Primary TET Syllabus for Language 1: Critical English (30 MCQs) |
Language Comprehension Two passages, one from prose and the other from poetry with questions on comprehension, inference,
grammar and test of vocabulary. Determiners Subject-verb Concord Interrogatives Framing Yes/No & 'WH' questions Question tags Prepositions Tense and time Phrasal verbs Gerunds & Participle Auxiliary verbs
Pedagogy for Language Development Challenges of teaching language in diverse classrooms: language difficulties, errors and disorders. Introduction to English Phonology: vowels and consonants, syllable division. Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency in LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). Teaching-learning materials. Strategies for teaching children with special needs (CWSN). Remedial teaching. Learning and acquisition. Principles of language Teaching. Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool. A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form. Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders. Language Skills. Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multimedia materials, multilingual resources of the classroom.
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WB Primary TET Syllabus for Language 2
WB Primary TET Syllabus for Language 2: Bengali (30 MCQs) |
Language Comprehension Two unseen prose passages (discursive or literary or narrative or scientific) with questions on comprehension, grammar and verbal ability. Challenges of teaching language in diverse classrooms: language difficulties, errors and disorders. Introduction to English Phonology: vowels and consonants, syllable division. Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency in LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). Teaching-learning materials. Strategies for teaching children with special needs (CWSN). Remedial teaching. Learning and acquisition. Principles of language Teaching. Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool. A critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form. Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders. Language Skills. Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multimedia materials, multilingual resources of the classroom
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WB Primary TET Syllabus for Mathematics
WB Primary TET Syllabus for Mathematics (30 MCQs) |
Geometry Shapes, spatial understanding, solids, the perimeter of rectilinear figures, area of rectangles,
practical problems, surface area and volume of solids (sphere, cube, rectangular, parallelepiped), practical problems. Measurement Numbers Arithmetic Fractions Weight Time Data handling Patterns Money Pedagogical issues in Mathematics Language of Mathematics Community Mathematics Nature of mathematics Methods of teaching mathematics Instructional material in mathematics Evaluation, the concept of continuous and comprehensive evaluation. Problems in teaching mathematics Error analysis and related aspects of learning and teaching. Diagnostic and remedial teaching.
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WB Primary TET Syllabus for EVS
WB Primary TET Syllabus for Environmental Studies (30 MCQs) |
Knowledge of EVS Concept and scope of environmental studies Significance of environmental studies. Integrated approach in environmental studies Scope and relation of environmental studies to science and social science. Approaches of presenting concepts Environmental studies and environmental education Learning principles Activities Discussion Health and Hygiene Shelters: Types of shelters, characteristics of animal shelters Types of vehicles used, railways, waterways and airways Water: Types of water resources, conservation of water resources, water pollution,
cause and prevention of water pollution, the impact of water pollution on environment, flood and drought. Composition of air, causes and impact of air pollution on the environment, greenhouse effect and global warming. Different types of soil, soil erosion, the impact of soil pollution and its prevention. Pedagogical Issues Concept and scope of EVS Significance of EVS integrated EVS Environmental Studies & Environmental Education Learning Principles Scope & relation to Science & Social Science Approaches to presenting concepts Activities
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WB Primary TET Syllabus 2023 for Paper 2
WBTET Paper 2 encompasses subjects such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics, and the choice between Science and Social Studies. You can find the detailed WB Primary TET Paper 2 syllabus below. It's important to note that the WB Primary TET Syllabus 2023 for Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Language 1, and Language 2 remains consistent for both Paper 1 and Paper 2, as elaborated above. However, the syllabus for Science and Social Studies subjects is presented in the table below:
WB TET Paper 2 Syllabus for Child Development & Pedagogy
The WB TET Syllabus for Paper 2 encompasses topics such as Child Development and Learning, Concepts of Inclusive Education, Understanding Children with Special Needs, and Learning and Pedagogy. It's worth noting that the comprehensive WB TET Paper 2 Syllabus for Child Development and Pedagogy mirrors that of WB Primary TET Paper 1, as previously outlined.
WB TET Paper 2 Syllabus for Language 1
In WB TET Paper 2, which covers Language 1 (English), the examination includes questions related to Language Comprehension and Pedagogy for Language Development. It's important to note that the entire syllabus for English has been provided in the Paper 1 section, as the English syllabus remains the same for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
WB TET Paper 2 Syllabus for Language 2
The WB TET Paper 2 Syllabus for Language 2, which is Bengali, consists of 30 multiple-choice questions that assess Language Comprehension. This section also includes two unseen prose passages, which could be discursive, literary, narrative, or scientific in nature, accompanied by questions on comprehension, grammar, and verbal ability. It's important to note that the detailed syllabus for the Bengali language is identical to that of Paper 1, which can be referenced in the previous section for further details.
WB TET Paper 2 Syllabus for Mathematics
In WB TET Paper 2, candidates have the choice between two subject options: Mathematics and Science, or Social Studies. It's noteworthy that since Mathematics is already part of the WB TET Paper 1 Syllabus, the syllabus remains consistent. If you are preparing for WB TET Paper 2, please refer to the Mathematics syllabus outlined in the section for WB Primary TET Syllabus for Paper 1 for comprehensive details.
WB TET Paper 2 Syllabus for Science
WB TET Syllabus for Science (30 MCQs) |
Nature of Science Life Science Methods and Approaches Evaluation in Science Physical Science
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WB TET Paper 2 Syllabus for Social Science
WB TET Syllabus for Social Science (60 MCQs) |
Aims and Objectives of Teaching Social Studies History and Political Science Political Science Geography Methods and Approaches Evaluation in Social Science
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