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Super TET / State TET Reasoning, Mental Ability and Teaching Aptitude Syllabus
The Reasoning, Mental Ability and Teaching Aptitude syllabus for Super TET / State TET in full: 4 chapters, 13 topics and 26 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 51 Reasoning, Mental Ability and Teaching Aptitude flashcards with answers.
Reasoning, Mental Ability and Teaching Aptitude syllabus: all 4 chapters
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Verbal and Logical Reasoning
4 topics- Analogy and Classification
- Word, number and letter analogy
- Odd one out and classification
- Series and Coding-Decoding
- Number and alphabet series
- Coding-decoding patterns
- Blood Relations and Direction Sense
- Family tree and relationship problems
- Direction and distance based questions
- Syllogism and Statements
- Syllogism using Venn diagrams
- Statement and conclusion / assumption
- Analogy and Classification
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Non-Verbal and Analytical Reasoning
3 topics- Figure-Based Reasoning
- Figure series, analogy and classification
- Mirror and water images
- Pattern and Embedded Figures
- Paper folding and cutting
- Embedded and hidden figures
- Puzzles and Arrangements
- Seating arrangement and ranking
- Logical puzzles and data arrangement
- Figure-Based Reasoning
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Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
3 topics- Numerical Ability
- Simplification and number-based problems
- Calendar, clock and cube-dice problems
- Data Interpretation
- Tables and bar graphs
- Pie charts and line graphs
- Mathematical Operations and Inequalities
- Symbol-based operations and substitution
- Coded inequalities and comparisons
- Numerical Ability
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Teaching Aptitude and Information Technology
3 topics- Teaching Skills and Classroom Management
- Qualities and role of a teacher
- Classroom communication and management
- Educational Technology
- Use of ICT in teaching-learning
- Audio-visual aids and e-learning
- Basics of Information Technology
- Computer fundamentals and terminology
- Internet, email and digital tools for education
- Teaching Skills and Classroom Management
Super TET / State TET Reasoning, Mental Ability and Teaching Aptitude flashcards — 51 questions with answers
In a verbal analogy of the type 'A : B :: C : ?', what is the standard approach to finding the missing term?
Identify the exact relationship between A and B (the first pair), then apply that same relationship to C to find the fourth term. The bond in both pairs must be identical in type and order.
What is 'classification' (odd-one-out) reasoning?
A type of reasoning where you identify the one item in a group that does not share the common property/relationship held by all the others; that item is the odd one out.
Give an example of a 'tool : worker' analogy relationship.
Needle : Tailor :: Scalpel : Surgeon — each pair links a worker to the primary tool they use in their profession.
In number-series reasoning, what should you check first when the differences between consecutive terms are not constant?
Check the second-order differences, and test for patterns like multiplication, squares/cubes, alternating series, or prime numbers, since the first difference is not arithmetic.
Identify the pattern and next term: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
42. The differences are 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 (increasing by 2); the terms follow n(n+1): 1x2, 2x3, 3x4, 4x5, 5x6, 6x7 = 42.
In letter-coding, what is the position value of the letters A, M, N, and Z in the English alphabet?
A = 1, M = 13, N = 14, Z = 26. Knowing the midpoint (M=13, N=14) speeds up coding-decoding.
What is the 'opposite letter' (EJOTY-style) trick used in coding-decoding?
The opposite of a letter is found by 27 minus its position (A↔Z, B↔Y, C↔X...). Markers: E=5, J=10, O=15, T=20, Y=25 help locate positions quickly.
Decode the logic: if 'CAT' is coded as 'DBU', how is 'DOG' coded?
EPH. Each letter is shifted forward by 1 (+1) in the alphabet: D→E, O→P, G→H.
In blood relations, who is your 'father's brother's son'?
Your cousin (specifically your paternal first cousin).
In a blood-relation chain, how do you interpret 'A is the mother of B, B is the sister of C'?
A is the mother of both B and C; therefore C is the son/daughter of A and B and C are siblings.
In direction sense, if you face North and turn 90 degrees clockwise, which direction do you face?
East. A 90-degree clockwise turn from North gives East; another 90 gives South, then West, then back to North.
What formula gives the shortest (straight-line) distance when a person walks along two perpendicular directions of length a and b?
The Pythagorean theorem: shortest distance = √(a² + b²), since the path forms a right-angled triangle.
In direction sense, your shadow at sunrise (early morning) falls toward which direction?
Toward the West, because the sun rises in the East and shadows fall opposite to the sun. At sunset, shadows fall toward the East.
What is a syllogism in logical reasoning?
A form of deductive reasoning with two premises (statements) and a conclusion; you must determine whether the conclusion logically and definitely follows from the given premises, regardless of real-world truth.
In syllogism, what conclusion follows from 'All cats are dogs. All dogs are animals.'?
'All cats are animals' definitely follows (universal-universal chaining). The middle term 'dogs' links the two premises.
In syllogism, can a definite conclusion be drawn from two particular premises (e.g., 'Some A are B. Some B are C.')?
No. Two particular premises yield no definite conclusion; 'Some A are C' does not necessarily follow.
What is the Venn-diagram method for solving syllogisms?
Represent each statement as overlapping circles, draw all possible arrangements consistent with the premises, then accept only conclusions true in every possible diagram.
In figure-based reasoning, what does a 'mirror image' transformation do to a figure?
It reflects the figure laterally (left becomes right) as if seen in a vertical mirror, reversing the horizontal orientation while keeping top and bottom unchanged.
How does a 'water image' differ from a 'mirror image' of a figure?
A water image is an inverted reflection along a horizontal axis (top becomes bottom, as reflected in water below), whereas a mirror image is reflected along a vertical axis (left-right reversal).
In figure series/analogy, what are the common types of transformations to look for?
Rotation (clockwise/anticlockwise), reflection, addition or removal of elements, change in shading/size, and movement of an element along a fixed path.
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What is an 'embedded figure' problem?
A problem in which you must find a given simple figure hidden within a larger, more complex figure, where the simple figure is present in the same shape, size, and orientation without rotation.
What distinguishes a 'pattern completion' figure problem?
A part of a figure or matrix is missing, and you must select the option that completes the design so the overall symmetry, sequence, or pattern is preserved.
In paper-folding and punching (figure reasoning), how do punched holes appear when the paper is unfolded?
Each punch is mirrored across every fold line, so the number of holes doubles with each fold; their positions are symmetric reflections about the fold axes.
In a linear seating arrangement where all face the same direction (North), is the right of a person the same as your right?
Yes. When everyone faces North (away from you/same direction), each person's right and left match the standard map directions (right = East side).
In a circular arrangement where people face the centre, how are their left and right oriented?
Their left and right are reversed relative to a viewer outside; a person facing the centre has their right hand toward the anticlockwise direction and left hand toward clockwise.
What is the first step in solving a complex puzzle/arrangement with multiple conditions?
Identify and place the most definite (fixed) clues first, then use conditional clues to narrow possibilities, building the arrangement step by step and eliminating invalid options.
How many handshakes occur if every person in a group of n people shakes hands exactly once with every other?
n(n-1)/2 handshakes, which is the number of ways to choose 2 people from n.
What is the formula for simple interest?
SI = (P x R x T) / 100, where P = principal, R = rate of interest per annum, and T = time in years.
What is the compound interest formula for amount compounded annually?
A = P(1 + R/100)^T, where A is the final amount; Compound Interest = A − P.
How do you calculate percentage profit?
Profit % = (Profit / Cost Price) x 100, where Profit = Selling Price − Cost Price. Profit/loss percentage is always calculated on the cost price.
What is the formula relating speed, distance, and time?
Speed = Distance / Time; therefore Distance = Speed x Time and Time = Distance / Speed.
How do you convert a speed from km/hr to m/s?
Multiply by 5/18. (To convert m/s to km/hr, multiply by 18/5.)
What is the formula for the average of n numbers?
Average = (Sum of all observations) / (Number of observations). Conversely, Sum = Average x Number of observations.
What is the LCM and what is the HCF of two numbers, and how do they relate to the numbers' product?
LCM is the smallest common multiple; HCF is the largest common factor. For two numbers, Product of the numbers = HCF x LCM.
In a ratio a:b, how do you find each share when a total quantity T is divided in that ratio?
First share = T x a/(a+b); second share = T x b/(a+b). Divide the total in proportion to the parts of the ratio.
What is Data Interpretation in quantitative reasoning?
The skill of reading, analysing, and drawing conclusions from data presented in tables, bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, or other visual forms, often involving percentages, averages, and ratios.
In a pie chart, how many degrees represent 1% of the total?
3.6 degrees, because the whole circle (100%) equals 360 degrees, so 360/100 = 3.6 degrees per percent.
How do you calculate percentage change between an old value and a new value in data interpretation?
Percentage change = ((New value − Old value) / Old value) x 100. A positive result is an increase; a negative result is a decrease.
In the BODMAS rule, what is the correct order of operations?
Brackets, Of/Orders (powers and roots), Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction — performed in that sequence (division and multiplication left to right, then addition and subtraction left to right).
In a coded mathematical-operations problem, if '+' means 'x' and 'x' means '+', what is 6 + 2 x 3?
15. Substitute the symbols: 6 x 2 + 3 = 12 + 3 = 15.
In inequalities, if A > B and B > C, what can you conclude about A and C?
A > C. The relationships form a valid chain (transitivity), so A is definitely greater than C.
In coded inequalities, can a definite conclusion be drawn from A > B and B < C about A and C?
No. The signs point in opposite directions toward B (a 'broken chain'), so the relationship between A and C cannot be determined.
What is the difference between 'maximum learning' (mastery) approaches and the role of teaching skills in the classroom?
Teaching skills are the specific competencies (explaining, questioning, reinforcing, set induction, stimulus variation) a teacher uses to facilitate learning; effective use of these skills helps students reach mastery.
What is 'set induction' as a teaching skill?
The skill of preparing and motivating students at the start of a lesson to make them ready and receptive for new learning, by linking to prior knowledge or creating interest.
What is the purpose of 'reinforcement' as a teaching/classroom-management skill?
To increase the likelihood of desired student behaviour or responses by providing positive reinforcement (praise, rewards, encouragement) or by managing negative behaviour, thereby motivating continued effort.
What are effective strategies for classroom management of student discipline?
Setting clear rules and expectations, being consistent and fair, using positive reinforcement, keeping students engaged with meaningful activities, and addressing misbehaviour calmly and promptly.
What is 'formative assessment' versus 'summative assessment'?
Formative assessment is ongoing, informal evaluation during learning to give feedback and improve teaching/learning; summative assessment is a final evaluation (like an exam) at the end of a unit to measure achievement.
What is Educational Technology?
The systematic application of scientific/technological tools, media, and methods (such as audio-visual aids, computers, projectors, and e-learning) to improve the processes of teaching and learning.
What is the difference between 'hardware approach' and 'software approach' in educational technology?
The hardware approach uses physical machines and equipment (projectors, computers, TV) to aid teaching; the software approach uses psychological principles and programmed instructional materials/techniques to design effective learning, without necessarily using machines.
In basics of information technology, what do the abbreviations CPU, RAM, and ROM stand for?
CPU = Central Processing Unit (the 'brain' that processes instructions); RAM = Random Access Memory (volatile, temporary working memory); ROM = Read Only Memory (non-volatile, permanent storage of essential instructions).
In information technology, what is the difference between hardware and software?
Hardware is the physical, tangible parts of a computer (keyboard, monitor, CPU, mouse); software is the set of programs and instructions (operating system, applications) that tell the hardware what to do.
Super TET / State TET Reasoning, Mental Ability and Teaching Aptitude FAQ
What is in the Super TET / State TET Reasoning, Mental Ability and Teaching Aptitude syllabus?
Super TET / State TET Reasoning, Mental Ability and Teaching Aptitude is split into 4 chapters: Verbal and Logical Reasoning, Non-Verbal and Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation and Teaching Aptitude and Information Technology. Together they contain 13 topics and 26 sub-topics.
How many chapters are in Super TET / State TET Reasoning, Mental Ability and Teaching Aptitude?
4 chapters, containing 13 topics and 26 sub-topics. The largest chapter is Verbal and Logical Reasoning, with 4 topics.
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