Open Competitive Examination Curriculum
Secondary Mathematics
Teacher Licensure
Curriculum · 2076.
Modified new curriculum for the Open Competitive Examination for Secondary Level Mathematics Teachers, conducted by the Teacher Service Commission, Nepal Government. Effective from 2076/11/20.
10
Units
2
Sections
10
Questions
100
Total Marks
01 · Course Content
Units & Topics
02 · Past Papers
Old Examination Questions
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03 · Assessment
Specification Grid
Teacher Service Commission · Secondary Level Mathematics — Written Examination Marks Distribution (Total: 100 marks).
| S.N. | Unit | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A — Pedagogy | |||
| 1 | Teaching Arithmetic | 1 | 10 |
| 2 | Teaching Algebra and Geometry | 1 | 10 |
| 3 | Teaching Pre-Calculus | 1 | 10 |
| 4 | Teaching Statistics | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | Overview of Mathematics Curriculum of Secondary Level | 1 | 10 |
| Section B — Cognitive | |||
| 6 | Calculus and Mechanics | 1 | 10 |
| 7 | Geometry and Differential Equations | 1 | 10 |
| 8 | History and Geometric Transformation | 1 | 10 |
| 9 | Probability | 1 | 10 |
| 10 | Recent Trends in Mathematics Education | 1 | 10 |
| Total | 10 Questions | 100 | |
📝 Exam Pattern Note
- Separate answer sheets will be used for Section A and Section B.
- Medium of language: Nepali, English, or both.
- Each unit contributes one question of 10 marks.
04 · Syllabus
Course Overview
This curriculum serves as the official content blueprint for the Open Competitive Examination for secondary-level mathematics teachers in Nepal. Section A emphasizes pedagogical content knowledge for secondary mathematics, while Section B covers the cognitive/subject-matter depth needed for competent classroom practice.
Marks Distribution
Section A — Pedagogy
50% of total · Units 1–5
Unit 1 · Teaching Arithmetic10
Unit 2 · Teaching Algebra and Geometry10
Unit 3 · Teaching Pre-Calculus10
Unit 4 · Teaching Statistics10
Unit 5 · Curriculum Overview10
Section A Total50
Section B — Cognitive
50% of total · Units 6–10
Unit 6 · Calculus and Mechanics10
Unit 7 · Geometry and Diff. Eqs.10
Unit 8 · History and Transformations10
Unit 9 · Probability10
Unit 10 · Recent Trends in Math Ed.10
Section B Total50
05 · Schedule
Recommended Study Plan
A suggested 12-week preparation plan — 1 week per unit plus revision and mock tests.
| Week | Focus | Unit | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A — Pedagogy | |||
| 1 | Teaching Arithmetic | Unit 1 | Read, summarize, solve past questions |
| 2 | Teaching Algebra & Geometry | Unit 2 | Topic-wise notes & solved examples |
| 3 | Teaching Pre-Calculus | Unit 3 | Concept maps; previous-year problems |
| 4 | Teaching Statistics | Unit 4 | Formula drill; worked exercises |
| 5 | Curriculum Overview | Unit 5 | Compare grades 9–12 textbooks; CAS notes |
| Section B — Cognitive | |||
| 6 | Calculus & Mechanics | Unit 6 | Derivatives, integration, mechanics problems |
| 7 | Geometry & DE | Unit 7 | Euclidean/Non-Euclidean + ODEs |
| 8 | History & Transformations | Unit 8 | Numeration systems + isometric derivations |
| 9 | Probability | Unit 9 | Distributions + hypothesis testing |
| 10 | Recent Trends in Math Ed | Unit 10 | Philosophy, learning theories, ICT |
| 11 | Mock Tests | All | Full-length timed papers (Section A + B) |
| 12 | Revision | All | Error analysis; weak-area drills |
06 · Curriculum Notes
Examination Rules & Notes
📌 Key Points from the Official Curriculum
- This curriculum is divided into Section A and Section B.
- Questions from Section A are generally related to pedagogy.
- Questions from Section B cover the cognitive level.
- Separate answer sheets will be used for each section.
- The medium of language in the written test will be Nepali, English, or both.
- This curriculum is effective from 2076/11/20.
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