PSTET 2026

Paper 2 - Math & Science

Paper 2: Math & Science - For classes VI to VIII (Elementary Level)

Exam Pattern

Subject / Section	Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language I — Punjabi	30	30
Language II — English	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Science	30	30
Total	150	150

Important Topics

Piaget's Stages of Cognitive DevelopmentVygotsky's Zone of Proximal DevelopmentKohlberg's Moral DevelopmentInclusive Education & RTE ActNumber System, Algebra & Geometry (Class VI–VIII)Ratio, Proportion & StatisticsFood, Materials & the World of the LivingNatural Phenomena & Natural ResourcesMoving Things, People and IdeasOur EnvironmentLanguage Acquisition & ScaffoldingPedagogical Issues in Mathematics & Science

Available Tests

Practice Set 10

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 9

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 8

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 7

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 6

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 5

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 4

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 3

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 2

150 min150 marks

Practice Set 1

150 min150 marks

How to Attempt This Paper

1
Begin with Child Development & Pedagogy for a confident start — all 30 questions are concept-based.
2
Attempt the comprehension passages in the Language sections early while concentration is highest.
3
Mathematics and Science are 30 marks each — allocate roughly equal time to both. Do not over-invest in one at the cost of the other.
4
Mark difficult questions and return to them. Do not lose time on a single problem.
5
No negative marking — attempt every single question before the timer ends.
6
Reserve 10 minutes at the end to review and fill any blanks.

Preparation Tips

CDP carries 30 marks in Paper 2 as well. Focus on Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, RTE Act 2009, CCE, and inclusive education — these topics dominate across both papers.

Mathematics (30 marks) covers NCERT Class VI–VIII content — Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data Handling. Practise solving NCERT exercises for each chapter.

Science (30 marks) spans Food, Materials, Living World, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources, Moving Things, and Environment. Read NCERT Class VI–VIII Science textbooks chapter by chapter.

Pedagogical questions in Maths and Science carry significant weight. Know the "Nature of Mathematics/Science", problem-solving approaches, and common misconceptions children have.

Language pedagogy questions are predictable — revise language acquisition, LSRW skills, and remedial teaching. These 10–12 marks per language section are highly scorable.