ADII Promotion Aptitude Questions and Answers GES
ADII Promotion Aptitude Questions and Answers GES
ADII Promotion Aptitude Questions and Answers GES
ADII DECEMBER, 2021
SECTION A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
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1. Which of the following is not an agency of the Ministry of Education? A. Complementary Education Agency B. Ghana Library Board C. Ghana Tertiary Education Commission D. National Commission for Civic Education
2. Which of the following was/were part of the programmes and interventions implemented to facilitate the attainment of the free compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) policy objectives? I. Quality improvement in primary schools (QUIPS) II. Child school community progress in education (child scope) III. Performance monitoring test (PMT) IV. District teacher support teams (DTST) A. I, II, and III only B. I, II, III, and IV C. II and III only D. III only
3. The list of subjects to be studied under the core programme for junior and senior high schools in Ghana include all the following, except A. Career Technology B. Computing C. History D. Social Studies
4. In a learner-centered school, the headteacher undertakes all the following activities to enhance teaching and learning, except A. Empowering teachers to involve each learner in the teaching/learning process B. Encouraging teachers to avoid tests and other assessments because they demoralize students. C. Encouraging teachers to develop lesson plans that use existing knowledge to construct new knowledge D. Motivating and sustaining teachers’ interest in teaching
5. The general competence intended by Ghana’s pre-tertiary education curriculum framework to promote entrepreneurial skills in learners is A. Communication and collaboration B. Creativity and innovation C. Critical thinking and problem solving D. Personal development and leadership
6. Which of the following is the least remedy for students’ absenteeism in schools? A. Counseling teachers/caregivers to ensure regular attendance of their wards to school B. Parents/caregivers supervising the activities of their wards to ensure that they do not play truancy C. Punishing pupils for absenteeism D. Teachers desisting from harassing students
7. Which of the following assessment metrics are designed for Ghanaian basic schools except A. Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA) B. Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) C. National Examination Assessment (NEA) D. Trends in International Mathematics and Science (TIMSS)
8. One of the students hardly talks in the class. How would you encourage him to express himself? A. By encouraging children to take part in class activities B. By giving good marks to those who express themselves well C. By organizing classroom discussion activities D. By organizing educational games/programs in which children feel like speaking.
9. Which of the following skills is not one core competencies emphasized in the new standards-based curriculum? A. Clarity B. Collaboration C. Communication D. Critical thinking
10. Which one of the following reasons best explains why teachers should ensure that there are physical pathways for students in the classroom? The pathways… A. Allow student private space to work for themselves B. Make it easier for teachers to attend individual student’s needs. C. Make it easier for teachers to see from the back D. Make students less likely to become distracted
11. Which one of the following statements is incorrect about examination malpractices? A. It is a sure way for candidates to pass an examination B. It may lead to the cancellation of the entire results of a school C. People caught in examination leakage may be prosecuted at the law courts D. The general public may lose confidence in the certificates that are awarded to candidates
12. All the following behaviors are minimum levels of standard every beginner teacher in Ghana must meet according to the components of the National Teachers’ Standards (NTS), except professional A. Ethics B. Knowledge C. Practice D. Values
13. What kind of competence is demonstrated by a student who is able to analyze issues and situations leading to the resolution of challenges? A. Creativity and Innovation B. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving C. Cultural Identity and Global Citizenship D. Personal Development and Leadership
14. The organization within the Ghanaian education system which has the overall responsibility for education sector policy formulation, planning, monitoring, evaluation, budgeting, and coordinating is A. Ghana Education Service B. Ghana Tertiary Education Commission C. Ministry of Education D. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
15. Which of the following legal frameworks is not part of the major regulatory laws governing financial administration in schools in Ghana? A. Education Act, 2008 (Act 778) B. Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023) C. Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 (Act 658) D. Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921)
16. In Ghanaian schools, performance of a learner can best be evaluated through ______ assessment. A. Annually B. Daily C. Monthly D. Weekly
17. What does the term equal educational ‘opportunities’ mean? A. All children have access to education B. All children have access to quality teaching and learning resources C. All children have the type of education which is suitable for their peculiar needs D. All of the above
18. Which one of the following refers to a situation where a learner studies simply because work is assigned by the teacher? A. Cognitive memorizing B. Experiential learning C. Sensory learning D. None of the above
19. An assessment conducted prior to the start of teaching or instruction is called ______ assessment. A. Diagnostic B. Formal C. Formative D. Summative
20. The models based on the philosophy that learning occurs when there are changes in mental structure are called ______ learning models. A. Affective B. Cognitive C. Knowledge D. Psychomotor
21. Which of the following is/are termed as student centred-learning methods? A. Direct instruction B. Inquiry-based learning C. Cooperative learning D. I and II only
22. The office of the Ministry of Education that houses the Education Management Information System (EMIS) data is_____. A. Administration and General Services B. Education Reform Secretariat C. Free Senior High Secretariat D. Statistics, Research and Information Management (SRIM)
23. The type of test that measures the performance test takers against the criteria covered in the curriculum is called A. Aptitude Test B. Criterion-Referenced Test C. Diagnostic Test D. Norm-referenced Test
24. Teachers could be made accountable when they have been given _____. A. In the selection content and methods of teaching B. Opportunities for professional growth C. Training in teaching and examining D. Transfer to places where they want to serve
25. When using a problem-solving method, the teacher can _____. A. Help the learners define what is to be solved B. Propose ways to of obtaining the needed data C. Set up the problem D. Test the conclusion
26. Which of the following is among Henri Fayol’s (1841-1925) five functions of the management? A. Forecasting B. Mentoring C. Monitoring D. Supervision
27. What is the main cause of death in children five years or younger in developing countries? A. Communicable diseases B. COVID-19 C. Malnutrition D. War
28. Students are most likely to be intrinsically motivated to learn and master subject matter when they… A. Anticipate that they will receive positive reinforcement for achieving instructional objectives B. Believe that the work they are doing is interesting and relates to their own lives. C. Know that they will be tested on their understanding of the content in the near future D. Perceive that their performance compares favorably with that of peers engaged in the same tasks.
29. The basic purpose of supervision is to help A. Children learn more effectively B. Teachers in dealing with pupils C. Teachers in improving methods D. Teachers in understanding pupils
30. To make learning effective, a goal must be meaningful in terms of A. Intellectual ideas B. Objectives of the curriculum C. Standards of others D. Students’ needs and purposes.
31. Which part of the lesson does the learner give a synthesis of/about the things learned? A. Application B. Development C. Evaluation D. Introduction
32. Which of the following committees in the school system is not primarily concerned with the welfare of learners? A. Canteen B. Disciplinary C. Entertainment D. Health and Sanitation
33. In the application part of lesson delivery, learners are offered the opportunity to undertake the following activities, except A. Make generalizations based on what is learned B. Memorize and recite what is learned C. Relate what is learned in real-life situations D. Synthesize information on what is learned
34. According to the World Bank (2015), extreme poverty can be defined as people living under _____ dollars a day. A. 1.0 B. 9 C. 0 D. 9
35. What form of punishment involves the infliction of physical harm on a learner who has broken a school rule? A. Corporal B. Isolation C. Suspension D. Withdrawal
36. Teachers in a remote school where newspapers are delivered irregularly, knowing the importance of keeping the students abreast with current affairs, what is the best way to keep students updated? A. Encourage the pupils to listen to the daily broadcast from a radio B. Gather back issues of newspapers and let pupils compile them. C. Try all available means to get the newspaper delivered to the school D. Urge the pupils to listen to stories circulating the community
37. Learners must be developed not only in the cognitive and psychomotor domains but also in the affective domain. Which of the following relates to the affective domain of students’ behavior? A. Attitudes B. Feelings C. Stereotypes D. All of the above
38. The topmost responsibility of a headteacher is to_____. A. Handle discipline problems B. Maintain school records C. Organize and administer D. Provide leadership for learning
39. What is the main cause of death in children five years or younger in developing countries? A. Communicable diseases B. COVID-19 C. Malnutrition D. War
40. Students are most likely to be intrinsically motivated to learn and master subject matter when they… A. Anticipate that they will receive positive reinforcement for achieving instructional objectives B. Believe that the work they are doing is interesting and relates to their own lives. C. Know that they will be tested on their understanding of the content in the near future D. Perceive that their performance compares favorably with that of peers engaged in the same tasks.
41. The basic purpose of supervision is to help A. Children learn more effectively B. Teachers in dealing with pupils C. Teachers in improving methods D. Teachers in understanding pupils
42. To make learning effective, a goal must be meaningful in terms of A. Intellectual ideas B. Objectives of the curriculum C. Standards of others D. Students’ needs and purposes.
43. What part of the lesson does the learner give a synthesis of/about the things learned?
- A. Application
- B. Development
- C. Evaluation
- D. Introduction
44. Which of the following committees in the school system is not primarily concerned with the welfare of learners?
- A. Canteen
- B. Disciplinary
- C. Entertainment
- D. Health and Sanitation
45. In the application part of lesson delivery, learners are offered the opportunity to undertake the following activities, except
- A. Make generalizations based on what is learned
- B. Memorize and recite what is learned
- C. Relate what is learned in real-life situations
- D. Synthesize information on what is learned
46. According to the World Bank (2015), extreme poverty can be defined as people living under _____ dollars a day.
- A. 1.0
- B. 9
- C. 0
- D. 9
47. What form of punishment involves the infliction of physical harm on a learner who has broken a school rule?
- A. Corporal
- B. Isolation
- C. Suspension
- D. Withdrawal
48. Teachers in a remote school where newspapers are delivered irregularly, knowing the importance of keeping the students abreast with current affairs, what is the best way to keep students updated?
- A. Encourage the pupils to listen to the daily broadcast from a radio
- B. Gather back issues of newspapers and let pupils compile them.
- C. Try all available means to get the newspaper delivered to the school
- D. Urge the pupils to listen to stories circulating the community
49. Learners must be developed not only in the cognitive and psychomotor domains but also in the affective domain. Which of the following relates to the affective domain of students’ behavior?
- A. Attitudes
- B. Feelings
- C. Stereotypes
- D. All of the above
50. The topmost responsibility of a headteacher is to_____.
- A. Handle discipline problems
- B. Maintain school records
- C. Organize and administer
- D. Provide leadership for learning
51. What is the main cause of death in children five years or younger in developing countries?
- A. Communicable diseases
- B. COVID-19
- C. Malnutrition
- D. War
52. Students are most likely to be intrinsically motivated to learn and master subject matter when they…
- A. Anticipate that they will receive positive reinforcement for achieving instructional objectives
- B. Believe that the work they are doing is interesting and relates to their own lives.
- C. Know that they will be tested on their understanding of the content in the near future
- D. Perceive that their performance compares favorably with that of peers engaged in the same tasks.
53. The basic purpose of supervision is to help
- A. Children learn more effectively
- B. Teachers in dealing with pupils
- C. Teachers in improving methods
- D. Teachers in understanding pupils
54. To make learning effective, a goal must be meaningful in terms of
- A. Intellectual ideas
- B. Objectives of the curriculum
- C. Standards of others
- D. Students’ needs and purposes.
SECTION B
TRUE OR FALSE QUESTIONS
- The overall goal of Ministry of Education is to provide relevant and quality education for disadvantaged Ghanaians.
- True
- False
- The National Teaching Council is not the mandated body that oversees the posting of newly trained teachers in Ghana.
- True
- False
- The advancement in literacy, numeracy as well as Science, Technology, engineering and Mathematics (STEM) field is central to the Ministry of Education’s vision of producing learners with strong experiential learning capabilities and backgrounds in career- focused programmes.
- True
- False
- Strategies such as writing detailed test questions or prompts, including clear directions and establishing and communicating clear grading criteria and increase test reliability.
- True
- False
- The standards – based curriculum was rolled out for the primary schools in Ghana in the academic year 2017/2018.
- True
- False
- A person who has been expose to infectious illness may be quarantined to see they will become sick.
- True
- False
- The aim of schooling is not only to develop individual students, but to develop their social, cultural and economic capital for advancement of society as a whole.
- True
- False
- The release of a teacher from one Directorate of education to another in the GES system presently depends, in part, on the approval of the teacher’s current District Director of Education.
- True
- False
- The purpose of evaluating learning is to make a judgment about the quality of education provided.
- True
- False
- Measurement is the quantitative assessment of performance of learners.
- True
- False
- The association of teachers, pupils, parents, members of the community and chiefs constitutes the School Management Committee.
- True
- False
- Both formative and Summative assessments are primarily used to monitor the learning process.
- True
- False
- The Ministry of Education is one of the agencies under the Ghana Education Service.
- True
- False
- School Performance Improvement Planning (SPIP) is undertaken by the stakeholders at the school level, first to pave way for preparing school Performance Appraisals.
- True
- False
- The Ministry of Education is assisted by two Deputy Ministers, who are appointed by Technical Advisors to the President.
- True
- False
- The Ministry of Education (MOE), like other state organs of its type, derive their status and functions from the Civil Service Law, PNDCL 327 of 1993.
- True
- False
- A new coronavirus variant, technically named OMICRON, was first detected in South Africa in 2019.
- True
- False
- When you are around anyone from outside your regular house household, physical distancing and mask-wearing are essential to avoid spreading the coronavirus.
- True
- False
- Situations where mask aren’t been worn or are being removed to eat or drink are especially likely to spread the coronavirus and cause illness.
- True
- False
- People with food allergies can be vaccinated for the coronavirus.
- True
- False
- Personality test are valid measures of a person’s ability to teach.
- True
- False
- Licensure and exit tests are the best predictors of classroom performance of teachers,
- True
- False
- If a person teaches with a high degree of clarity, he/she will spend less time going over material.
- True
- False
- Students performance is higher in classes where the teacher devotes large amounts of time to the materials needed rather than teaching content.
- True
- False
- constructivism is an approach to teaching that allows students to construct their own understandings and meanings.
- True
- False
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