Assam TET Paper-II (2021 Set-B) Practice Flashcards

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers key pedagogical theories, mathematical definitions, scientific concepts, and social studies terms found in the 2021 Assam TET Paper-II.

Emotion

The intense feeling caused by various impulses within an organism as a result of its internal growth or contact with external stimuli.

Active Learning

An instructional approach involving manipulation, choice, and sensitivity, but specifically excluding adult support as a core internal component in the study context.

Extrovert Personality

A personality type characterized by being socially active, possessing a flexible outlook, being friendly in nature, and being free from emotional problems.

Two Factor Theory

A theory of intelligence proposed by Spearman.

Multi-factor Theory

A theory of intelligence proposed by Thorndike.

Group Factor Theory

A theory of intelligence proposed by Thurstone.

Sampling Theory

A theory of intelligence proposed by Thomson.

Exceptional Children

An inclusive term referring to children who are gifted, intelligent, backward, or mentally retarded.

Psychodrama

A form of psychotherapy used in the study of personality.

Dyspraxia

A learning disability specifically related to problems with fine motor skills.

Mental Health

Defined by J.A. Hadfield as the ability which helps us to seek adjustment in the difficult situations of our life.

TLM

Teaching Learning Material; items used to provide concrete examples and facilitate the learning process.

Critical Reflection

The process of examining and analyzing events, experiences, and practices from a range of perspectives to inform future planning.

Non-reflective Learning

A process associated with rote learning rather than critical thinking.

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

A classification where a score between $80 - 90$ is termed as 'Dull'.

Self-actualization

According to Abraham Maslow, the highest need of a child.

Zero Transfer of Learning

A situation where previous learning makes no difference at all to the learning in a new situation.

Concrete Operational Period

The stage of Jean Piaget's learning development occurring between the ages of $7 - 11$ years.

Proper Fraction

A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as $\frac{1}{2}$.

Irrational Number

A number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction, such as $\sqrt{2}$.

Cylinder Total Surface Area

Calculated as $2̀̇r(r+h)$; for a radius of $4\,cm$ and height of $10\,cm$, the result is approximately $352\,sq. cm$.

Frequency

The quantity of sound that remains unchanged when sound travels from air to water.

Monomer

The basic unit used to create polymers; Vinyl cyanide is the specific unit needed to synthesize orlon.

Solder

An alloy consisting of lead ($Pb$) and tin ($Sn$).

Ribosomes

The specific part of a cell where proteins are synthesized.

Phloem

The tissue in plants through which food is transported from the leaves to various parts of the plant body.

Panchayati Raj

A system of local self-government in India; in Assam, it currently operates as a three-tier system.

G.D.P.

Gross Domestic Product; the total monetary value of all the finished goods and services produced in a country.

NITI Aayog

National Institution for Transforming India; formed on 1st January, 2015 (noted in text context for 2016 implementation review), it replaced the Planning Commission.

Heterosphere

The atmospheric layer above $80\,km$ characterized by variation in the chemical composition of gases.