GRATUATE TEACHER PEDAGOGY ANSWER KEY FOR ASSAM TET 2025 

1. A teacher can enhance effective learning in her elementary classrooms by

(A) Offering rewards for small steps in learning

(B) Drill and practice

(C) Encouraging competition amongst her students

(D) Connecting the content to the lives of the students

Ans: Option (D). Connecting the content to the lives of the students.

2. As a teacher, which of the following is the best way to motivate school children?

(A) They should be given respectful treatment but in a monitored environment

(B) Extra freedom should be provided to them to build their confidence

(C) Engaging activities as per their interest in an environment of trust and care

(D) Creating a separate section for them for remedial teaching

Ans: Option (C). Engaging activities as per their interest in an environment of trust and care.

3. Assertion: Adolescents undergo rapid mental growth.

Reason: Adolescents find attending school boring.

(A) Assertion is correct but Reason is not

(B) Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

(C) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct

(D) Both Assertion and Reason are correct

Ans: Option (A). Assertion is correct but Reason is not

4. Aditya is in class IX, he is a very active child, he finds it difficult to sit still in one place throughout a single period, that is why he likes to go out of the period in the middle of the period. Mrs. Sharma is a strict English teacher, during her period no one dares to speak in the class and are expected to maintain ‘discipline’ all the time. In one of her classes, she found Aditya roaming outside the class. To teach him a lesson, Mrs. Sharma has given him the punishment to stand outside the class for the next 2 days during her period. Diagnose the situation that befits well in this scenario.

(A) Aditya needs to be taught discipline, otherwise he will keep repeating this practice.(B) Sharma should not have given such punishment, instead he should be given a warning, and a note should be sent to his parents.

(C) Sharma is a strict teacher, she should change her ways of teaching to make her classes interactive.

(D) Aditya is a child with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, it is necessary to allow breaks during the session for him to move around.

Ans: Option (D). Aditya is a child with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, it is necessary to allow breaks during the session for him to move around.

5. What does it mean to use an expression like ‘a child with special needs’?

(A) A child who has abilities that are different from an average child, here the deviation is in terms of mental, physical, psychological and social needs

(B) A child who is different because of her socio-economic status

(C) A child who is gifted and talented in all spheres in all spheres of academics

(D) A child who has become popular in the class because of intelligence

Ans: Option (A). A child who has abilities that are different from an average child, here the deviation is in terms of mental, physical, psychological and social needs.

6. Children with special needs can be effectively taught in the same class if the teacher handles the class by

(A) Providing simple and easy tasks

(B) Scaffolding and creating group learning strategies

(C) Creating activities to make learning fun

(D) Different learning strategies

Ans: Option (D) Different learning strategies

7. Assertion I: In early childhood, children get angry for minor reasons and they show temper tantrums.

Assertion II: In the later childhood, anger can erupt if children are often criticised and ignored.

Reason: Children learn to control their emotions as they enter later childhood and adolescent stage.

Select the correct option:

(A) Assertion I and Assertion II are true and Reason is valid

(B) Assertion I and Assertion II are true, but Reason is not related

(C) Assertion I is true and Assertion II is false, and Reasons validates Assertion I

(D) Both Assertions are false, although Reason is valid

Ans: Option (A). Assertion I and Assertion II are true and Reason is valid.

8. When a few students have difficulty in understanding a concept, what must a teacher do?

(A) Ask other children to explain to their peers in simpler language

(B) Use a variety of examples / illustrations from their life to explain the concept

(C) Repeat the explanation many times till they understand

(D) Change the topic and take a simpler one

Ans: Option (B). Use a variety of examples / illustrations from their life to explain the concept.

9. Which of the following is most important in creating a culture of learning at school?

(A) Good facilities and infrastructure and range of freely available resources

(B) Strong relationships among learners, teachers, leaders and parent community

(C) Less workload for teachers with enough support for professional development

(D) Good salaries, facilities and performance-based bonus and clear job roles

Ans: Option (B) Strong relationships among learners, teachers, leaders and parent community

10. Which of the following assessments are the least inclusive?

(A) Standardized exams

(B) Teacher-made tests

(C) Assessment for learning

(C) Assessment as learning

Ans: Option (A). Standardized exams.

11. Which of the following is the most crucial resource to ensure the effectiveness of a lesion plan?

(A) Textbooks and notebooks for every learner

(B) A computer to show videos and clips to make lessons interesting

(C) A lesson with embedded assessment to check for student learning

(D) A variety of displays and models relevant to the lesson

Ans: Option (C). A lesson with embedded assessment to check for student learning.

12. Which of the following of the best way to know more about the learners to help them learn better in the class?

(A) Ask their previous teachers

(B) Talk to them about their difficulties and interests

(C) Talk to other students

(D) Talk to the parents about their aspirations for their children

Ans: Option (B). Talk to them about their difficulties and interests.

13. The National Education Policy 2020 has emphasized on teacher empowerment. As per this policy, at least how many hours of teacher training are expected from each teacher in an academic year as Continuous Professional Development (CPS)?

(A) 10

(B) 20

(C) 30

(D) 50

Ans: Option (D). 50

14. Which of the following is least important when planning a lesson?

(A) Knowledge of prior knowledge students have

(B) Awareness of student’s individual needs

(C) Framing clear learning outcomes

(D) Availability of ICT resources

Ans: Option (D). Availability of ICT resources

15. Which of the following are necessary for learning to happen?

(A) Maturity, ability, motivation

(B) Ability maturity, intelligence

(C) Language, age, motor development

(D) Motivation, language, social environment

Ans: Option (A). Maturity, ability, motivation.

16. Before beginning a lesson, teachers use a motivation exercise to draw student’s attention in the classroom. Which of the following laws is used by the teacher?

(A) Law of readiness

(B) Law of exercise

(C) Law of effect

(D) Law of set attitude

Ans: Option (A). Law of readiness.

17. Which of the following is true about learning?

(A) Learning is a permanent change in behaviour that cannot be undone

(B) Learning can be adapted through new experiences

(C) The ability to learn depends solely on the IQ of an individual

(D) Learning is always a positive and liberating experience

Ans: Option (B). Learning can be adapted through new experiences.

18. Humanistic theory requires that each individual

(A) Receives the same instruction and support

(B) Is expected to reach the standard

(C) Is encouraged to complete with the other

(D) Has an inherent drive towards self-actualization

Ans: Option (D). Has an inherent drive towards self-actualization.

19. Socialization is a significant part of schooling. The impact of the same can be significant during

(A) Foundational stage

(B) Early childhood

(C) Adolescence

(D) Later childhood

Ans: Option (C). Adolescence.

20. You are the class teacher of grade X. It is observed that a group of students from English period are often missing their classes, although you meet them during morning attendance, however, it is brought to your notice they are mostly not in the class during the English period. What would you do to ensure students do not miss their classes during school hours?

(A) Make a note of the repeated behaviour, and call for a group of meeting with the students and concerned teacher to understand their reasons and then take appropriate actions

(B) Observe their behaviours, tell them the importance of board exams, and the consequence of failing the exams if they miss the classes

(C) Reach out to them individuality to tell them why they should not miss classes, inform the school authorities and their parents regarding the same

(D) Make a note of the behaviour, catch hold of the missing students using CCTV cameras and give them the final warning

Ans: Option (A). Make a note of the repeated behaviour, and call for a group of meeting with the students and concerned teacher to understand their reasons and then take appropriate actions.

21. A student in a class is often not completing his home assignments. He misses his timeline to submit the tasks and seeks for an extension of date. According to other teachers, he has been noted as a ‘defaulter’ and ‘not good in his studies’. The Physics teacher is very particular about the deadline and does not allow extension of dates. What can be done in such a situation if you were in the place of the teacher?

(A) Trust the capability of the student, respond to student’s pace of learning, make efforts to understand his background and reason for not being able to complete his tasks

(B) The student can be given warning and give the extension for one last time, however, announce there will be negative marking

(C) Inform his parents and suspend him for a week so that he understands his mistake and does not repeat the same

(D) The student cannot be given an extension as he is a defaulter and does the same in other subjects and also it will set a bad example for other students

Ans: Option (A). Trust the capability of the student, respond to student’s pace of learning, make efforts to understand his background and reason for not being able to complete his tasks.

22. Child development is influenced by different processes that are intricately interwoven with each other. The cognitive experiences and stimulation affect a child’s thought process, intelligence and language development. Accordingly, which of the following affects child’s relationship with peers and adults and their personalities?

(A) Cognitive process

(B) Biological process

(C) Socio-emotional process

(D) Developmental process

Ans: Option (C). Socio-emotional process.

23. The period of later childhood is marked by

(A) Slow and steady physical growth

(B) Stability in emotions

(C) Anger against injustice

(D) More than one of these

Ans: Option (D). More than one of these.

24. How can teachers assess creative thinking in students?

(A) By conducting peer’s assessment

(B) By observing student behaviour

(C) Using project-based evaluations

(D) Thought standardized tests

Ans: Option (C).  Using project-based evaluations.

25. Which of the following statements about children are correct?

(I) Children are passive recipients of knowledge

(II) Children are problem solvers

(III) Children are scientific solvers

(IV) Children are active explorers of the environment

Select the correct option:

(A) I, II and IV only

(B) II, III and IV only

(C) I, II, III and IV

(D) I, II and III only

Ans: Option (B) II, III and IV only.

26. “Having a diverse classroom with children from varied social, economic and cultural backgrounds enriches the learning experiences of all students.” This statement is

(A) Incorrect, because it can confuse the children and they may feel lost

(B) Correct, because children learn many skills from their peers

(C) Correct, because it makes the classroom more hierarchical

(D) Incorrect, because it leads to unnecessary competition

Ans: Option (B). Correct, because children learn many skills from their peers.

27. The best way to manage disruptive students in class is

(A) To remove them from the class and send them to counsellor so others are not disturbed

(B) To find out their interests and engage them in challenging activities

(C) To reprimand and isolate them in the class corner and give more work

(D) To call their parents and inform them of school policy on suspension

Ans: Option (B). To find out their interests and engage them in challenging activities.

28. Kanu is a student in grade VI, she is a child with autism spectrum disorder. While in class, she appears to be engrossed in her own world, she displays unusual behaviour and does not maintain eye contact. As a teacher, what supportive measures can you take to involve her in the class?

(A) Take help from learning support centre as she can’t be taught with other students

(B) Let her be in her own pace, as much can’t be done to involve her in active learning

(C) Involve her by communicating to her regularly, make her sit with a peer group

(D) Create a structured routine using picture card, puppets and more textures and visual stimulation

Ans: Option (D). Create a structured routine using picture card, puppets and more textures and visual stimulation.

29. While considering seating arrangement in your class, what is the most desirable plan you can plan to involve children with special needs?

(A) Provide special chair for children who need more support in the corner of the class

(B) Make students sit in front along with the teacher’s chair for more support

(C) Make students sit with an intelligent child for better learning

(D) Allow children to sit with encouraging peer support group

Ans: Option (D). Allow children to sit with encouraging peer support group.

30. Assertion: Development proceeds in children at different rates and learning has a unique relationship with it.

Reason: Individual difference plays a great role for learning and development.

Which of the following is the correct option?

(A) Assertion is correct and Reason explains it well

(B) Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect statements

(C) Assertion is correct but Reason does not explain it well

(D) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct

Ans: Option (A). Assertion is correct and Reason explains it well.