CTET Paper II (Mathematics and Science) 14 Dec 2024 Shift 1 Solved Paper

Concept:Emotional safety is essential for effective learning. Anxiety and fear of embarrassment can block a student’s ability to participate and learn.Explanation:Amana’s fear of being scolded or embarrassed when asked to solve a math problem creates a genuine emotional barrier. This anxiety directly reduces her concentration and willingness to respond.Reason (R) states that feeling unsafe and anxious harms learning. This is a well-known fact in education psychology. Amana’s behavior is a clear example of this principle.Therefore, both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true. Further, (R) correctly explains why Amana feels scared — because her emotional state (fear, lack of safety) negatively affects her learning.Answer:Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). Option A.