School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
To develop in the child a habit of simplicity and accuracy is:
A)
Practical Value of Mathematics
B)
Aesthetic Value of Mathematics
C)
Disciplinary Value of Mathematics
D)
Moral Value of Mathematics
Simplicity and accuracy are disciplinary values developed through mathematical thinking.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
Teachers can develop scientific attitude in students by emphasizing on:
A)
Practical activities
B)
Outside exposure
C)
Free study
D)
All of the above.
Practical work, exposure and independent study can all foster scientific attitude.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
For mathematics teachers, lesson plans are:
A)
An absolute necessity
B)
Waste of time
C)
Preferable
D)
Disturbances
Lesson plans are an essential aid to systematic mathematics teaching.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
Choose the correct ‘Phase of Teaching’ for Planning a Lesson:
A)
Directive Phase
B)
Pre-active Phase
C)
Post-active Phase
D)
Interactive Phase
Lesson planning is part of the pre-active phase of teaching.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
Development in science education is essential for:
A)
Academic Achievement
B)
Cultural Renaissance
C)
Economic Growth
D)
Individual Satisfaction
Science education is important for economic development as well as other goals.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
Bloom's approach emphasizes three key elements: (i) Teaching-learning objective, (ii) Educational objectives, (iii) Change of behaviour, (iv) Evaluation. Which of these are the three?
A)
i, ii and iii
B)
i, iii and iv
C)
i, ii and iv
D)
ii, iii and iv
Bloom’s approach here emphasizes teaching-learning objectives, behavioural change and evaluation.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
Lesson Plans in science should be:
A)
Dynamic
B)
Rigid
C)
Identical
D)
Minimal
Science lesson plans should be dynamic and adaptable.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
Mathematics is not:
A)
Science of Numbers
B)
An abstract science
C)
Science of logical reasoning
D)
Science of Rhetoric
Rhetoric is not a characterization of mathematics; the others describe mathematical study.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
When creating a Mizo language syllabus, which of the following general rules should be followed: (i) Proper selection of textbooks, (ii) Tailored to the age and level of students, (iii) Based on students' interests and understanding, (iv) Including evaluation tools and other necessities. Which are correct?
A)
i, ii and iii
B)
iii, ii and iv
C)
ii, i and iv
D)
iv, i and iii
A sound syllabus considers textbook selection, learner age/level, and learner interests/understanding.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
Choose the grammatically correct sentence from the following:
A)
A thimrim a hmelah a lang thei
B)
A thinrim a hmelah a hmuh theih
C)
A thinrim a hmelah a chhiar theih
D)
A thinrim a hmelah a hriat theih
The fourth sentence uses the appropriate Mizo expression for something being perceived/understood.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
Among the various ways to explain 'Mother tongue', which is the most accurate definition?
A)
Mizo tawng
B)
Chhungkua a tawng hman ber
C)
Kan tawng thiam ber, ngaihtuahna tihchet nana kan hman ber
D)
Tawng kan ngaihsan ber
Mother tongue is most accurately the language acquired/used for thinking and effective expression.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
At present National Curriculum Framework (NCF) was translated into:
A)
20 languages
B)
22 languages
C)
23 languages
D)
25 languages
The NCF was reported as translated into 22 languages.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
To be an effective mother tongue teacher, one should be:
A)
Zirtirtu chu thin chhe tak a ni tur a ni
B)
Zirtirtu chu zaidam leh nunnem a ni tur a ni
C)
Naupangte hip thei turin zirtirtu chu nalh takin a inchei thin tur a ni
D)
Naupang Psychology hre mi, tawng thiam tak leh zirtirna lama tui mi
An effective mother-tongue teacher needs child psychology, language proficiency and interest in teaching.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
Which of the following is not the characteristic of a good Unit Plan?
A)
Economical
B)
Theoretical
C)
Comprehensive
D)
Practicable
A good unit plan should be comprehensive, economical and practicable; “theoretical” is not a characteristic.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
Which of the following is the correct sequence of Blooms Taxonomy of Instructional Objectives in the cognitive domain?
A)
Comprehension, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, knowledge and application
B)
Application, analysis, synthesis, comprehension, knowledge and evaluation
C)
Knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation
D)
Receiving, comprehension, application, synthesis, evaluation and knowledge
Revised Bloom order: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
Science laboratories should always have:
A)
Back-up power
B)
Air-conditioning
C)
Fire-escapes
D)
Safety Kit
A safety kit is essential in a science laboratory.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
The aims of teaching science in secondary schools include:
A)
Development of weapons of war
B)
Alchemy of elements
C)
Development of scientific attitude
D)
Social Reformation
Developing a scientific attitude is a core aim of science education.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
Rote Learning in mathematics should be:
A)
Completely avoided
B)
Emphasized universally
C)
Punished severely
D)
Utilised discriminately
Rote learning may be used selectively, not universally or completely forbidden.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
Specific Learning Problems in Mathematics can be assessed using:
A)
Achievement Test
B)
Norm-referenced Tests
C)
Diagnostic Test
D)
Criterion-referenced Tests
Diagnostic tests identify specific learning difficulties.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
“Social studies deals with the study of man and his relationship with other man and with his environment” is a definition given by:
A)
Bossing
B)
J.F. Forrester
C)
John U. Michaelis
D)
Jarolemek
The quoted definition is attributed to John U. Michaelis.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
The ability to discriminate between closely related concepts falls under:
A)
Knowledge Objectives
B)
Analysis objectives
C)
Understanding Objectives
D)
Skill Objectives
Discriminating among closely related concepts involves analysis.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
Mathematical Generalisations are best taught using:
A)
Lecture Method
B)
Deductive Method
C)
Inductive Method
D)
Synthetic Method
Induction moves from particular examples to a general mathematical rule.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
The primary goal of teaching Mizo language in school is to enable students to understand other languages and texts meaningfully, and to speak, read, and ___ correctly.
A)
Nalh taka ziah thiam tir
B)
Rawng chi hrang hrang chei mawi thiam tir
C)
Hla thu awmzia hriatthiam tir
D)
Dik taka ziah thiam tir
Language teaching aims at meaningful communication and correct reading, writing and expression; the closest listed wording is correct writing.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
When a teacher selects a topic and provides time for students to speak in order to improve their language skills and progress, this is called:
A)
Extempore speech
B)
Role play
C)
Dramatisation
D)
Debate
Giving students a topic and time to speak to improve spontaneous language use is extempore speech.
School Teacher • 2018 • Paper-II
The problem of adequate instructional materials maybe be solved by:
A)
Omitting topics
B)
Improvising instructional materials
C)
Waiting for supplies
D)
Introducing new topics
When prepared materials are insufficient, teachers can improvise using available resources.
