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ADI GES Promotion Examination Past Questions and Answers Actual December 21

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SECTION A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Instruction: Answer all questions in this Section by circling the letter corresponding to the correct
or best answer on your question paper.

1. The Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023) is an Act that

A. Establishes the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education
and Training.

B. Establishes the National Accreditation Board.

C. Merges the Ghana Education Service and Ghana Tertiary Education
Commission.

D. Merges the National Teaching Council and the National Inspectorate Board.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. Establishes the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training.[/toggle]

2. Which of the following is not a function of the National Teaching Council?
A. Accredit institutions offering teacher Education and Development programmes
B. Issue license and accreditation to pre-tertiary institutions in Ghana
C. Issue temporary certification to unqualified persons who desire to teach at the pre-Tertiary level.
D. Provide a framework for the development of a teacher education Curriculum

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer B. Issues license and accreditation to pre-tertiary institutions in Ghana.[/toggle]

3. The National Teaching Council Board may Suspend the registration of a teacher
A. when an allegation of misconduct about the teacher is reported.
B. when the teacher has applied for a transfer to another school district.
C. when the teacher has been appointed as a school head.
D. When a teacher has made a false declaration for an application for registration

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer D. When a teacher has made a false declaration for an application for registration.[/toggle]

4. Which of the following is true about the focus of the Inspection of panels of the National School Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA)

I. the quality of teaching and learning provided in pre-tertiary education institutions
II the qualification of teachers teaching in teaching pre-tertiary education institutions
III the facilities available in pre-tertiary education institutions
IV the system of internal and external examinations in pre-tertiary education institutions
A. I and II only
B. II and III only
C. I, II, and III only
D.I, III, and IV only

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]Answer D.I,III and IV only[/toggle]

5 . Which one of the following statements best describes the activities undertaken by the Ghana Education Service
A. develop a national curriculum for pre-tertiary level
B. formulate approved national policies and programmes for pre-tertiary level
C. Implement approved national policies and programs for the pre-tertiary level
D. Prepare approved salary structure for teachers at the pre-tertiary level

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer C. Implement approved national policies and programmes for the pre-tertiary level[/toggle]

6. Teachers facilitate effective learning in the classroom when

(A) students help in establishing Classroom guidelines.
B. a student’s destructive behavior is addressed at the end of the class
C. verbal communication serves as the only means of communication
D. Scheme of work replaces lesson plan

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. students help in establishing Classroom guidelines[/toggle]

7. Peer teaching as a classroom management strategy is adopted in Situations where

A. Top performers in class can engage and educate struggling students
B. Colleague teachers can teach the same topic
C. The class teacher has to attend a staff meeting
D. The class teacher is marking assignments

Use the following scenario to answer questions 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 A mentee teacher observed that the mentor is utilizing a teaching strategy characterized by a sequence of learning activities that shift the responsibility from the teacher to the students. The mentor provides appropriate instruction, assists students, and then allows them to work in groups and eventually, as individuals, carry out the exercise. Though the teacher provided promptings occasionally, students worked on their own to solve problems.

8. The observed teaching strategy moves through sequential stages of
A. Focused instruction; Guided instruction; Collaborative learning; Independent learning
B. Guided instruction; Focused instruction; Collaborative learning, Independent learning
C. Focused instruction; Collaborative instruction; learning: Guided Independent learning
D. Guided instruction; learning; Focused Collaborative learning Independent instruction, collaborative learning.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. Focused instruction; collaborative learning; independent learning[/toggle]

9. What is the intended outcome of this teaching strategy?
A. To strengthen efficacy to transfer understanding on the part of students
B. To promote independent studies on the part of students
C. To give teachers more time to prepare their scheme of learning
D. To allow for interaction time between teachers and students

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer B. To promote independent studies on the part of students[/toggle]

10. Which one of the following is not a benefit of the observed teaching strategy?

A. Improved Christ Unlimited Series academic student performance.
B. Increased student motivation and confidence.
C. Increased student dependency on teachers
D. Increased student chances to be creative

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer C. Increased students dependency on teachers[/toggle]

11. What teaching strategy was adopted by the teacher?
A Differentiated instruction
B. Gradual release of responsibility
C. Team teaching
D. Cooperative learning

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. Differentiated instruction[/toggle]

12. The teaching strategy adopted by the teacher enables the students to learn:
I. social skills by interacting with one another
II. to be independent of the teacher
III. to think for themselves
IV Focused on only knowledge acquisition

A. I and II only
B.I, II, and III only
C. I, II, III, and IV
D.IV only

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer B. I, II, and III only[/toggle]

13. Which one of the following is not a principle in managing classrooms?
A . Preparing lesson notes
B. Focusing on Building Relationships in the classroom
C. Setting Boundaries and Expectations in the classroom
D. Taking a Strength-Based Approach to teach

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. Preparing lesson notes[/toggle]

14. Which one of the following is not an approach to teacher assertive strategy in managing the classroom?
A. Students suggest rules and guidelines be adopted
B. Teacher expectations are explicitly stated
C. There are positive and negative consequences depending on the student
D. Teachers Implement a clear structure

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer C. There are positive and negative consequences depending on students’ behavior [/toggle]

15. A teacher who adopts students’ self-discipline approach to managing a classroom believes that

Students can be trusted to evaluate and change their actions so their behaviors are beneficial and appropriate
B. students can be trusted and to met for punishment their colleagues who breach school rules

C. teachers to assume full responsibility for regulating the classroom

D. teacher will design and implement well-planned lesson instructions

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. Students can be trusted and evaluate and change their actions so their behaviors are beneficial and appropriate[/toggle]

16. Which of the following statements about discipline and punishment is correct

A. Discipline is the responsibility of the district director punishment is the responsibility of the school head

B. Discipline is the responsibility of the school head and punishment is the responsibility of the district director

C. Discipline focuses on promoting positive behaviour and focuses on imposing controls

D. Discipline focuses on imposing controls and focuses on promoting positive behavior

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer C. Discipline focuses on promoting behaviour and punishment focuses on imposing control[/toggle]

17. Teachers are advised that in matters of students discipline, students should

A. have no records to appeal a decision

B has a fair and impartial hearing

C. present only the class teacher as a witness.

D. present only their parents or guidance

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer B. Have a fair and impartial hearing.[/toggle]

18. Data-driven and making refers to decisions based on
I . the implicit decision-maker

II. empirical evidence

III. reactive feelings

IV. professional judgment

A. I only
B. I and II only
C II and IV or
D. II, III, and IV only

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER C. II and IV only[/toggle]

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A . when top performers in class can engage and educate struggling, students.[/toggle]

19. The apex disciplinary authority that has the power to endorse any recommendation to summarily dismiss a teaching or non-teaching personnel from Ghana Education Service (GES) is the…
A. Board of Governors
B. Director-General of GES
C.GES Council
D. Ministry of Education

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer C. GES Council[/toggle]

20. Consensus as a decision-making strategy refers to
A. Determining which faction’s position will prevail.
B Reaching a decision everyone can accept.
C. The process of reaching an ideal decision.
D. Voting for the best decision.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer B. Reaching a decision everyone can accept[/toggle]

21. Why are decisions about strategies for school improvement said to entail higher levels of uncertainty?
A. The school head may be autocratic
B. A lot of time is spent on school improvement efforts.
C. Future conditions cannot be predicted accurately.
D. Teachers are not interested in participating in school improvement efforts.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer C. Future conditions cannot be predicted accurately[/toggle]

Use the following scenario to answer questions 22, 23, 24, and 25 A novice teacher noted on a particular day that the teacher to be observed has the students working in groups outside the
classroom. The topic for the day was wasted management and the novice teacher observed that the students were working around the compound looking at the school’s waste disposal system and taking notes.

22. The teaching strategy adopted by the teacher enables students to

A. Apply knowledge in the classroom to solve real-world problems.
B. illustrate how to use a taught concept.
C. familiarize themselves with the school compound.
D. focus only on what they are learning in the classroom.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. apply knowledge in the classroom to solve real-world problems.[/toggle]

23. Which learning strategy is the teacher promoting in the school?
A. Standards-based learning
B Problem-based learning
C. Student-based learning
D. Group-based learning

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer B. Problem- based learning[/toggle]

24. The teaching strategy of the teacher is aimed at developing students
I. critical thinking skills.
II. communication skills.
III.Analyticalc thinking skills.
IV. innovative thinking skills.
A. I and II only
B. I, II, III only
C. II, III, and IV only.
DI, II, III, and IV

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer D. I, II, III, and IV[/toggle]

25. Which one of the following statements is true about the observed teaching strategy?
A Students approach a challenge through different routes
B. Students compete with one another to investigate a challenge
C. Students depend solely on the teacher for assistance to investigate a challenge
D. Students apply only a known solution to investigate the challenge

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. Students approach a change through different routes [/toggle]

26. The core element of cooperative learning is to
A. encourage contracts between teachers and parents.
B. foster student competition rather than student support.
C. promote ability groupings showcase the positive effects of interdependence.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer D. Showcase the positive effects of interdependence[/toggle]

27. The teaching strategy consists of the efforts of teachers to respond to variance. among learners in the classroom is commonly referred to as
A. team instruction
B. focused instruction
differentiated instruction
D. cooperative instruction

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer C. Differentiated instruction[/toggle]

28. When adopting differentiated instruction in teaching, the teacher

I. recognizes diversity among students s normal.
II. sees every student’s potential for academic success.
III. accepts responsibility for maximizing students’ progress.
IV. tailors instruction to assessment- indicated student needs.
A. II only
B. II and III only
C. I, II, and Ill only
D I, II, III, and IV

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer D. I, II, III, and IV[/toggle]

29. What is the difference between content and process in teaching?

A. Content is how students make sense of what they are asked to learn and Process is what students are asked to learn

B. Content is how students make sense of what they are asked to learn and Process is what the teacher teaches

C. Content is what the teacher teaches and Process is how students make sense of what they are asked to learn

D. Content is what the teacher teaches and Process is what students are asked to learn

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer C. Content is what the teacher teaches and Processes how students make sense of what they are asked to learn[/toggle]

30. The headteacher in a learner-centered school undertakes 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
C. encouraging teachers to develop lesson plans that use existing knowledge
D. motivating and sustaining teachers’ interest in teaching.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer B. Encouraging teachers to avoid tests and other assessments[/toggle]

31. The learning strategy that utilizes the practice of using both online and in-person learning
experiences when teaching students is referred to as
A. zoom learning.
B. virtual learning.
C. blended learning.
D. distance learning.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer C. blended learning[/toggle]

32. The end-of-term examinations conducted in schools are largely
An achievement test.
B. aptitude test.
C. intelligence test.
D. standardized achievement test.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. Achievement test[/toggle]

33. The pedagogy is used to actively engage students in the learning process through the integration of reading. writing, discussion, and practical activities are commonly known as
An Activity-based.
B. Student-based.
C. Brainstorming.
D. Mainstreaming.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. Activity-based[/toggle]

34. Evaluation of students is intended to make about their performance.
A. decision
B judgment
C. suggestion
D. prediction

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer B. judgement[/toggle]

35. A formal and systematic procedure of getting information about how much students have learned is
A. assessment.
B. evaluation.
C measurement.
D. test.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer D. Test[/toggle]

36. The re-appointment of a teacher who was on interdiction as a result of a disciplinary decision but cleared of all charges is referred to as
A Re-instatement
B. Reactivation
C. Recruitment
D. Replacement

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. Reinstatement[/toggle]

37. What is the name of the contract of appointment into the Ghana Education Service (GES) that regulates the relationship between the GES and teachers?
A. Scheme of service
B. Scheme of work Terms and conditions of service
D. Workman’s compensation

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer C. Terms and conditions of service[/toggle]

38 Which one of the following statements is true about a double-barreled question?

A. convergent and seeks a single answer tied to a specific learning target
B. more open and used to direct the exploration of a concept
C. often used at the start of a lesson to grab students’ interest
D is made up of two questions at the same time and only allows one response.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer D. Made up of two questions at the same time and only allows one response[/toggle]

39. In an open school climate,
A. all decisions are made by PTA. interactions among stakeholders are promoted.
B. Interactions among stakeholders are promoted
C. parents do not participate in decision making
D. school heads interact only with teachers.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer B. Interactions among stakeholders are promoted[/toggle]

40. Which one of the following statements is true about school climate and school
culture?
A. The school climate is another word for school culture
B The school climate is part of the school culture
C. The school culture is part of the school climate
D. The school culture is used in JHS and school climate is used in SHS

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer B. The school climate is part of the school culture[/toggle]

Use the following scenario to answer questions 41, 42 and 43
A teacher taking up a new assignment at a new school was told by the school head during orientation that a teacher in this school is expected to examine one’s underlying beliefs about teaching and learning and one’s alignment with actual classroom practice before, during, and after a course is taught. The school head stressed that teachers in the school plan, experience, and evaluate, and the new teacher is to adopt this teaching pedagogy.

41. The culture shared by the school head enables teachers to Conduct self-assessments of their instructional techniques.
B. stay with the instructional pedagogy they are used to.
C. work independently in the classroom.
D. set the ground rules in the classroom.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. Conduct a self-assessment of instructional techniques[/toggle]

42. Which of the following statements is true about the culture in the school? The school culture creates conditions for
I. practice-based learning settings to support learning from one’s professional experiences.
II. the utilization of knowledge transfer the rom formal acquisition of knowledge
III. adoption of an observation checklist to guide practice
V. peer classroom observation
An I, II, and Ill
B. I, III, and IV
C. I, II, and IV
D. II, III, and IV

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. I, II and III[/toggle]

43. What school culture is being shared by the head?
A. Reflective practice
B. Innovative practice
C. Teacher-centred practice
D. Student-centred practice

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer Reflective practice[/toggle]

44. What distinguishes criterion-referenced tests from norm-referenced tests?
Criterion-referenced tests measure a test taker’s performance compared to a specific set of standards and norm-referenced tests make comparisons between individuals
B. Criterion-referenced tests make comparisons between individuals and norm-referenced tests measure a test taker’s performance compared to a specific set of standards
C. Criterion-referenced tests resort students and norm-referenced tests make
between individuals.
D. Criterion-referenced tests make comparisons between individuals and norm-referenced tests report how well students are doing relative to groups of students.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. Criterion-referenced tests measure a test taker’s performance compared to a specific set of standards and non-referenced tests make comparisons between individuals[/toggle]

45. Achievement tests are developed to measure a learner’s acquisition of skills and knowledge in a given grade level.
A. Measure a learner’s acquisition of skills and knowledge in a given grade level
B. determine a learner’s cognitive ability in a given grade level.
C. evaluate a learner’s pre-existing knowledge of a subject in a given grade level.
D. identify a learner’s strengths and weaknesses in a given grade level

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. Measure a learner’s acquisition of skills and knowledge in a given grade level[/toggle]

46. Which one of the following statements about the year-round school calendar is not
correct? The year-round school calendar increases
A. student retention rates.
B. the functional capacity of a school
C. access to remediation opportunities for students.
D. need to re-teach skills to students after long vacations.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer D. Need to re-teach skills to students after long vacations[/toggle]

47. The National Teachers’ Standards expects teachers to demonstrate which of the following qualities?

I. Good knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas.
II Knowledge and understanding of how different learning styles impact teaching.
III. Reflection on previous knowledge and utilize it as the only source of knowledge to teach.
IV. Sound knowledge of learners’ different ways of organizing their learning.
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. I, II, and IV only
D. II, III, and IV only

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]C. I, I, I, and Iv only[/toggle]

48. The National Teachers’ Standards is divided into three main domains, namely
A. Professional Practice, Professional Associations, Professional License
B. Professional Practice, Professional Knowledge, Professional License
C. Professional Values and Attitudes, Professional Associations, Professional Practice

D. Professional values and attitudes, professional knowledge, professional Practice

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer D. Professional values and attitudes, professional knowledge, professional Practice.[/toggle]

49. Which learning strategy is the teacher promoting in the school?
A. Standards-based learning
B Problem-based learning
C. Student-based learning
D. Group-based learning

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer B. Problem- based learning[/toggle]

50. . The teaching strategy of the teacher is aimed at developing the students
I. critical thinking skills.
II. communication skills.
III. Analytical thinking skills.
IV. innovative thinking skills.
A. I and II only
B. I, II, III only
C. II, III, and IV only.
D. I, II, III, and IV

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer D. I, II, III, and IV[/toggle]

51. Which one of the following statements is true about the observed teaching strategy?
A Students approach a challenge through different routes
B. Students compete with one another to investigate a challenge
C. Students depend solely on the teacher for assistance to investigate a challenge
D. Students apply only a known solution to investigate the challenge

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. Students approach a change through different routes [/toggle]

52. The core element of cooperative learning is to
A. encourage contracts between teachers and parents.
B. foster student competition rather than student support.
C. promote ability groupings.
D showcases the positive effects of interdependence.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer D. Showcase the positive effects of interdependence[/toggle]

53. The teaching strategy consists of the efforts of teachers to respond to variance. among learners in the classroom is commonly referred to as
A. team instruction
B. focused instruction differentiated instruction
D. cooperative instruction

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer C. Differentiated instruction[/toggle]

54. When adopting differentiated instruction in teaching, the teacher

I. recognizes diversity among students as normal.
II. sees every student’s potential for academic success.
III. accepts responsibility for maximizing students’ progress.
IV. tailors instruction to assessment- indicated student needs.
A. II only
B. II and III only
C. I, II, and Ill only
D I, II, III, and IV

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer D. I, II, III and Iv[/toggle]

55. What is the difference between content and process in teaching?
A. Content is how students make sense of what they are asked to learn and Process is what students are asked to learn
B. Content is how students make sense of what they are asked to learn and Process is what the teacher teaches
C. Content is what the teacher teaches and Process is how students make sense of what they are asked to learn
D. Content is what the teacher teaches and Process is what students are asked to learn

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer C. Content is what the teacher teaches and Processes how students make sense of what they are asked to learn[/toggle]Instruction: Answer all questions in this Section by identifying whether the statement provided is
true or false. Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct or best option on your question paper.

56. Making unprogrammed decisions in schools demand that teachers engage in extensive analysis because existing policy and rules do not prescribe the action to be taken.
A True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

57. Teacher group decision-making produces shared leadership in the school.
A True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

58. A teacher’s response to meeting the needs of learners when teaching is project-based instruction.
A True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

59. The indicator referred to in the Standards-based Curriculum is a clear outcome that learners have to exhibit each year to meet the content standard expectation
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

60. A learning strategy where students learned about a subject through the experience of addressing open-ended issues is Curriculum-based
A. True
B False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

61. Lifelong learning is driven by the goal of achieving education sustainability
A True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

62. The School Management Committee (SMC) was established to help ensure greater stakeholder participation in governance at the basic level.
A True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

63. The District Education Oversight Committee is to love the see implementation of the decentralized Education system at the district level
A True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

64. The re-appointment of a teacher who was on interdiction as a result of disciplinary
decision but cleared of all charges is referred to as reinstatement
True
False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

65. NASIA is responsible for the registration and licensing of new and existing
teachers in Pre-Tertiary Educational Institutions.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

66. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 directly pertains to Education
A True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

67. The key focus of the Education 2030 Agenda underlines the importance of citizenship in Education
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

68. Learning for active citizenship as a pillar of learning promotes commitment to
sustainable development
A True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

69. Analytical thinking is the mental process of carefully evaluating information and determining how to interpret it to make a sound judgment.
A True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

70. The objective of the National Teaching Council is to regulate the teaching Profession in Ghana

A. True

B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

71. National School Inspectorate Authority is headed by the Director-General of Ghana Education Service

A. True

B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

72. Offering praises to students in class encourages students to repeat positive behavior

A. True

B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

73. Teachers are encouraged to address isolated behavior issues in Managing the Classroom

A. True

B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

74. Punishing an entire class is recommended in instilling discipline in class

A. True

B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

75. Student compliance is the main goal of the authoritarian approach to classroom management.

A. True

B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer A. True[/toggle]

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1. Which of the following is not an agency of the Ministry of Education?
A. Complimentary education agency
B. Ghana library board
C. Ghana tertiary education commission
D. National Commission for Civic Education

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer D. National Commission for Civic Education[/toggle]

2. Which of the following was or were part of the programs 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 team (DTST)

A. I, II and III only.
B. I, II, III and IV.
C. II and III only.
D. III only.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer B. I, II, III and IV.[/toggle]

3. The list of subjects to be studied under the common core program for junior and senior high schools in Ghana included all the following except
A. Career technology
B. Computing
C. History
D. Social studies
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Answer history.[/toggle]

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 the 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
[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]Answer encouraging teachers to avoid tests and other assessment because they demoralized students[/toggle]

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

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]Answer creativity and innovation[/toggle]

6. Which of the following is least remedy for students absenteeism in schools?
A. Counseling parents or caregivers to ensure regular attendance of the awards to school

B. Parents or caregivers supervising the activities of the awards to ensure that they do not play truancy

C. Punishing people for absenteeism

D. Teachers the desisting from harassing students.

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]Answer punishing pupils for absenteeism[/toggle]

7. All the following learning assessment matrix are designed for Ghanaian basic schools except
A. Early grade mathematics assessments EGMA

B. Early grade reading assessment. EGRA

C. National examination assessment NEA

D. Trends in international mathematics and science schemes. (TIMSS)

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]Answer national examination assessment NEA[/toggle]

8. One of the students of a class hardly talks in class.

9. In the measurement of educational outcomes, the consistency of procedures and conditions in administration of a test is referred to as ….
A. Administration

B. Standardization

C. Reliability

D. Validity

[toggle title=”Answers” state=”close”]Standardization[/toggle]

10. Validity in educational measurement refers to how results of a test are….
A. Used and interpreted

B. Scored and interpreted

C. Scored and
D. None of the above

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]None of the above [/toggle]

11. Which of the following instruments will you use in selecting two students to represent your school in an inter schools’ quiz competition?
A. Class exercises

B. Multiple choice test

C. Essay test

D. Students’ portfolio

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Multiple choice test[/toggle]

12 Your school has been chosen to represent the district in the President’s schools’ debate. You are to select two students for the National School debate next week. What should you do?
I) Use the results of an objective test

II) Use the results of an essay written by the students

III) Examine students handwriting and spellings

IV) Look for the attentive and regular students to school

V) Use the school prefect and his/her assistant

A. I, II, & III

B. II, III, & IV

C. I, III, & IV

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]D. all the above[/toggle]

13. Which organization implements pre- tertiary education in Ghana —-

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]GES[/toggle]

14. Which act has amended the function of GES ——

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Education Act 2008, act 778[/toggle]

15. Which autonomous body develops curriculum for schools in Ghana —–

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]NaCCA[/toggle]

16. What legal relations exits between you and GES——-

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Contractual relationship[/toggle]

16. The set of rules and regulation that stipulates what should be done and not to be done in

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]GES Code of conduct[/toggle]

17. What regulates the behaviour of a profession —-

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Code of ethics or professional ethics[/toggle]

17. The new structure and content of education conceived the JSS concept in which year–

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]1974[/toggle]

18. The most important function of a teacher is to ….

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Facilitate learning[/toggle]

19. How many management levels have Ghana Education Services—

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]4 (School, District, Regional National )[/toggle]

20. . Which entity settles disputes between employer and employee—

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]National Labour commission[/toggle]

21. Which organization is responsible for the Nation’s fiscal policies–

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Ministry of Finance[/toggle]

22. Which entity is in charge of the monetary policies of the country,

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Bank of Ghana [/toggle]

23. Which commission is responsible for setting standards for appointments, promotions and discipline for the public sector employees, —–

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Public Services Commission[/toggle]

24. Who is in charge of the regional management level in GES,—–

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]Regional Director[/toggle]

25. Which act does GES hinges on, ——

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]GES Act 2008, Act 778[/toggle]

26. What is the highest decision-making body in GES,—– [toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]GES council.[/toggle]

27. When was the continuation schools instituted? ,——

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]1964[/toggle]

28. Which policy was introduced in 1961? ——

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]Fee-free universal primary education[/toggle]

29. Which act has changed the face of GES? ——

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]GES Act 2008, Act 778[/toggle]

30. Where did the colonial traders start education in Ghana in 1529? —–

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]Elmina[/toggle]

31. When was the JSS fully implemented? —-

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]1987[/toggle]

32. Which year was the JSS piloted? —

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]1976[/toggle]

33. When was the JSS idea conceived? —-

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]1974[/toggle]

34. Which of the following is not an autonomous body of GES?
A.NIB B. Ghana Library Authority C. NTC D. NaCCA

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]A.NIB[/toggle]

35. Which governing authority is responsible for matters relating to the licensing of teachers?

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]NTC[/toggle]

36. When was the MoE formed?—–

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]1957[/toggle]

37. What is the parent agency of MoE?—–Ans.

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]GES[/toggle]

38. What is the child agency of MoE?—-

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]National Accreditation Board[/toggle

39. Who was the first minister of education in Ghana under Dr. Nkrumah’s government in 1957?-

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]J. B. Erzuah[/toggle]

40. Who is the agency executive of GES?——-

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]Prof. Kwasi Opoku Amankuah[/toggle]

41. Who is the minister of state in charge of tertiary education?—-

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]Prof. Kwesi Yankah[/toggle]

42. What is the highest decision making body in GES headquarters?—–

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]GES Council[/toggle]

43. Who chairs the DEOC meeting?——-

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]MCE or DCE[/toggle]

44. What is the highest decision making body at the basic school level?——

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]SMC.[/toggle]

45. What is the highest decision making body at the SHS level ?——–

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]Board of Governors[/toggle]

46. Which does not account for formulation of policies by the government?
a) identification of challenge b) availability of resources c) monitoring and evaluation of the policy d) Reinstatement policy

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]d) REINSTATEMENT POLICY[/toggle]

47. All are roles of MoE except
a) formulation of policies and programmes b) allocation of resources c) monitoring and evaluation d) REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]d) REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS[/toggle]

48. Which leave is not been enjoyed by basic school teachers
a) annual leave b) maternity leave c) SABBATICAL LEAVE d) study leave

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]c) SABBATICAL LEAVE[/toggle]

49. The following are management tools except
a) time table b) charts c) movement book d) EXERCISE BOOK

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]d) EXERCISE BOOK[/toggle]

50. The government raises income through the following except?
a) through dividend b) imposition of tax c) borrowing d) BUILDING ROADS

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]d) BUILDING ROADS[/toggle

51. What term is given to the benefits that accrue to society from the education of an individual and the benefits that an educated person receives for his or her education —

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]Externalities of Education[/toggle]

52. What name is given to the fund set up by government to support educational activities and infrastructure —

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]-GET FUND[/toggle]

53. What does the government use to address issues in order to achieve results or objectives– Policies

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]-GET FUND[/toggle]

54. Which age does basic education commences —-

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]4 years[/toggle]

55. What percentage does the oil revenue owe to the stabilization fund. –

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]21%[/toggle]

56. Name the 4 main concerns of management in any organization in the public sector

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]i. Judicious use of resources, ii. Output of workers, iii. Compliance with rules and regulations, iv. Having the welfare of the workers at heart[/toggle]

57. Which two agencies assist Ministry of finance and economic planning to carry out it functions

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]Auditor General and Controller and Accountant Generals department[/toggle]

58. What name is given to the content matter of teaching —

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]Educational Programmes[/toggle]

59. Methods or pedagogy which teachers employ in the classroom or outside —

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]Educational process[/toggle]

60. When was the first free textbook policy rolled out? —

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]1963[/toggle]

FEB-2020 GES 1ST PROMOTION EXAMS QUESTIONS

1. All are district support structures in education in Ghana except
A. PTA

B.SMC

C. DEOC

D. GES Council

ANS. D. GES Council

2. Which organization implements pre tertiary education in Ghana —-GES

3. Which act has amended the function of GES —— Education Act 2008, act 778

4. Which autonomous body develops curriculum for schools in Ghana —– NaCCA

5. What legal relations exits between you and GES——- Contractual relationship

6. The set of rules and regulation that stipulates what should be done and not to be done in GES Code of conduct

7. What regulates the behaviour of a profession —-Code of ethics or professional ethics

8. The new structure and content of education conceived the JSS concept in which year– 1974

9. The most important function of a teacher is to …. Facilitate learning

10. How many management levels have Ghana Education Services—4 (School, District, Regional National )

11. Who is the CEO of the National Management level in GES at the headquarters, Director -G

12. Which entity settles disputes between employer and employee— National Labour commission

13. Which organization is responsible for the nation’s fiscal policies– Ministry of Finance

14. Which entity is in charge of the monetary policies of the country, —–BoG

15. Which commission is responsible for setting standards for appointments, promotions and discipline for the public sector employees, —–Public Services Commission

16. Who is in charge of the regional management level in GES,—– Regional Director

17. Which act does GES hinges on, —— GES Act 2008, Act 778

18. What is the highest decision-making body in GES,—– GES council.

PART 2
1. When was the continuation schools instituted? ,——1964
2. Which policy was introduced in 1961? —— Fee-free universal primary education
3. Which act has changed the face of GES? —— GES Act 2008, Act 778
4. Where did the colonial traders start education in Ghana in 1529? —–Elmina
5. When was the JSS fully implemented? —- 1987
6. Which year was the JSS piloted? — 1976
7. When was the JSS idea conceived? —-1974
8. Which of the following is not an autonomous body of GES?
A.NIB B. Ghana Library Authority C. NTC D. NaCCA
9. Which governing authority is responsible for matters relating to the licensing of teachers NTC
10. Which is not a component of educational system
A. stakeholders B. Content C. Physical infrastructure D. decentralization
11. Which is not a function of MoE, Demarcation of Constituencies
12. What term is given to the benefits that accrue to society from the education of an individual and the benefits that an educated person receives for his or her education –Externalities of Education
13. What name is given to the fund set up by government to support educational activities and infrastructure —-

GET FUND

14. What does the government use to address issues in order to achieve results or objectives– Policies
15. Which age does basic education commences —- 4 years
16. What percentage does the oil revenue owe to the stabilization fund. – 21%
17. Name the 4 main concerns of management in any organization in the public sector
i. Judicious use of resources, ii. Output of workers, iii. Compliance with rules and regulations, iv. Having the welfare of the workers at heart
18. Which two agencies assist Ministry of finance and economic planning to carry out it functions
Auditor General and Controller and Accountant Generals department
19. What name is given to the content matter of teaching — Educational Programmes
20 Methods or pedagogy which teachers employ in the classroom or outside —Educational process
21. When was the first free textbook policy rolled out? — 1963

PART 3

1. When was the MoE formed?—–Ans. 1957
2. What is the parent agency of MoE?—–Ans. GES
3. What is the child agency of MoE?—-Ans. National Accreditation Board
4. Who was the first minister of education in Ghana under Dr. Nkrumah’s government in 1957?–. J. B. Erzuah
5.Who is the agency executive of GES?——- Prof. Kwasi Opoku Amankuah
6. Who is the minister of state in charge of tertiary education?—-Prof. Kwesi Yankah
7. What is the highest decision making body in GES headquarters?—– GES Council
8. Who chairs the DEOC meeting?——-MCE or DCE
9. What is the highest decision making body at the basic school level?——SMC.
10. What is the highest decision making body at the SHS level ?——–Board of Governors
11. Which does not account for formulation of policies by the government?

a) identification of challenge b) availability of resources c) monitoring and evaluation of the policy
ANS. d) REINSTATEMENT POLICY

12. All are roles of MoE except
a) formulation of policies and programmes b) allocation of resources c) monitoring and evaluation
ANS. d) REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS
13. Which leave is not been enjoyed by basic school teachers
a) annual leave b) maternity leave ANS. c) SABBATICAL LEAVE d) study leave
14. The following are management tools except
a) time table b) charts c) movement book ANS. d) EXERCISE BOOK
15.The government raises income through the following except?
a) through dividend b) imposition of tax c) borrowing ANS. d) BUILDING ROADS

16. Government spends income through the following except
a) economic infrastructure b) social infrastructure c) fulfilling international obligations
ANS. d) DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN BORROWING
17. What does it mean to say that heads of institutions and directors are in authority
ANS. a) APPOINTMENT LETTER b) university certificates c) post secondary certificates d) diploma certificates
18. What another name is given to educational programmes
a) method ANS. b) CONTENT c) structure d) knowledge
19. Educational process is the same as
a) content ANS. b) METHODS c) structure d) values
20. The following are educational policies except
a) school going age b) compulsory basic education c) student loan scheme
ANS. d) NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE LEVY
21. Which is not a relevant factor that affects teaching and learning abilities of children
a) class size b) teachers salary c) teachers experience ANS. d) ATTENDING CHURCH SERVICE
22. Which is not a benefit of free education policy
a) equity b) access c) quality ANS. d) HIGH ATTRITION RATES OF TEACHERS
23. The benefits and privileges that teachers enjoy because they are members of GES
a) scheme of service ANS. b) CONDITION OF SERVICE c) scheme of work d) collective agreement
24. The progression or the rank teachers goes through in line of their duty
a) conditions of service ANS. b) SCHEME OF SERVICE c) scheme of work d) collective agreement
25. Which is the role of GES council
a) designing curriculum b) revoking of teachers license c) provision of infrastructure
ANS. d) ADVISING THE MINISTER ON MATTERS AS THE MINISTER MAY REQUEST
26. Which act established GES council– Education Act 1995, Act 506.
27. How a teacher plans, controls, coordinate, directs and organizes conditions and interactions is known as—– Class room management
28. Which of the following is not a technique to achieve good classroom management
a) know your pupils by name b) establish and enforce rules and procedures for routine classroom activities c) show good examples to pupils ANS. d) USE PRAISE INDISCRIMINATELY
29. Name the two mechanisms that GES use to reduce or check over staffing in schools?- STAFF
RATIONALIZATION AND ESTABLISHMENT SCHEDULE

III – Exercising oversight responsibilities over its Agencies IV- Allocation of resources to all public Agencies
a) I & II ANS. b) II & III c) III & IV d) I & IV
Q4 –
Government’s provision of funds towards Education of the citizenry falls under the Ministry of
Educations’ role in
a) monitoring and evaluation b) policy formulation ANS. c) allocation of resources d) oversight responsibility
Q5.
The mandate of Ghana Education Service includes ……. of policies of pre- tertiary institutions I- coordination II – implementation III- management IV- sensitization
ANS. a) I, II & III b) I, III & IV c) II, III & IV d) all the above

Q38 – Which of the following assessments methods is diagnostic?
a) National Education Assessment (NEA) ANS. b) Class exercises and oral questions
c) School Education Assessment (SEA) d) Basic Education Certificate Examination
Q39- Your school’s performance in an annual inter- school’s quiz competition has been appalling for two years despite all your preparations. Your Circuit Advisor thinks it has to do with your school assessment processes. What should you do? (Select the BEST option)
a) Use standard examination questions or past questions to train and select your students.
b) Form an examination committee to oversee all school assessments.
c) Supervise teachers’ work to ensure that content they teach matches with scheme of work
ANS. d) Contact an expert in assessment to train your teachers on school assessment and ensure they apply it
Q40 – Which of these assessment procedures is Summative?
a) Short tests b) Quizzes
c) Class exercises ANS. d) End of year examination
1. All are district support structures in education in Ghana except
A. PTA B.SMC C. DEOC D. GES Council
ANS. D. GES Council

RATIONALIZATION AND ESTABLISHMENT SCHEDULE

PRACTICE EXERCISE TEACHERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT COMPETENCY Q1-
Improving the quality of Teaching and Learning for effective outcomes falls under
a) The mandate of Ministry of Education b) The role of GES Council c) The vision of Ministry of Education ANS. d) The mission of Ministry of Education Q2.
The provision of relevant and quality education for all Ghanaian children especially the disadvantaged is part of the
a) The mandate of Ministry of Education b) The role of GES Council ANS. c) The vision of Ministry of Education d) The mission of Ministry of Education
Q3-
The main duties of the Ministry of Education include
I- Monitoring and Evaluation of foreign policies
II – Translation of national goals on human capital development into educational goals
III – Exercising oversight responsibilities over its Agencies IV- Allocation of resources to all public Agencies
a) I & II ANS. b) II & III c) III & IV d) I & IV
Q4 –
Government’s provision of funds towards Education of the citizenry falls under the Ministry of
Educations’ role in
a) monitoring and evaluation b) policy formulation ANS. c) allocation of resources d) oversight responsibility
Q5.
The mandate of Ghana Education Service includes ……. of policies of pre- tertiary institutions I- coordination II – implementation III- management IV- sensitization
ANS. a) I, II & III b) I, III & IV c) II, III & IV d) all the above
Q6-
A main difference between the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service is _
I- GES is policy maker for MoE II – MoE is an Agency of GES
III- GES functions as an Agency of MoE while MoE is a sector of Government a) I only b) II only ANS. c) III only d) All the above Q7.
Which of the following is FALSE?
a) GES Council as governing body implies the Council is the supervisory body of GES
ANS. b) GES Council expertly and timely prepares reports for GES as policies
c) The GES Council promotes collaboration between GES and MoE
d) GES Council advises the Minister of Education on policies and programmed for pre-tertiary institution
Q8. Which of the following does not belong to the group of agencies under MoE? a) NaCCA b) NSS ANS. c) NAPTEX d) NIB
Q9. Which of these agencies of the Ministry of Education is responsible for providing financial support to needy but brilliant students?
a) Ministry of Finance b) Ghana Education Service c) Girl Child Unit ANS. d) Scholarship Secretariat
Q10. Which of these bodies is responsible for recommending policies on professional standards regarding examination, registration and certification of teachers?
ANS. a) NTC b) GES c) University Council d) Teacher Education
Q11-
Standards to be observed in pre tertiary institutions are set and enforced by a) GES b) NTC ANS. c) NIB d) GES Council
Q12- Which of these laws is directly related to GES?
a) NCTE Act, 1993 ANS. b) 2008 Education Act c) NAB Act, 2007 d) All the above
Q13 – Which of these does NOT directly affect GES in their functions?
a) NIB ANS. b) NACOB c) NTC d) WAEC
Q14- Which of the following is TRUE?
a) Governing bodies do not always have to exercise oversight responsibility of their implementing agencies
b) governing bodies do not have the responsibility to ensure implementation of policies
ANS. c) Governing bodies are responsible for advising the Minister on policies of education
d) It is not every governing body that serves as a link between the ministry and its agencies Q15 – Which of the following is NOT a function of the GES Council?
I- Exercising oversight responsibility over GES

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II – Submission of recommendation of policies on basic education to GES
III- Handling grievances and disputes of members & issues of professional misconduct as last resort
IV- Approves retirement of incapacitated members of the service upon report from Medical
Board
ANS. a) I & IV b) II &III c) I & III d) all the above

Q16- The Ghana Education Service is responsible for the approval of teachers on secondment. ANS. a) TRUE b) FALSE

Q17- The Ghana Education Service registers, supervises and inspects all public as well as private institutions
a) TRUE ANS. b) FALSE

Q18 – It is the duty of Ghana Education Service to ensure the Examination and Certification of students
ANS. a) TRUE b) FALSE

Q19 – All the following Divisions are part of GES headquarters EXCEPT
a) Human Resource and Management b) Special Education ANS. c) Curriculum Research and Development Division d) Basic Education

Q21 – Which of the following statements is/ are true about management in education?
I- It is a process of controlling resources
II- organizes and supervises resources of an institution
III- makes use of relevant laws, rules and regulations to achieve institutional goals
IV- it refers to those who manage the Service and occurs in hierarchical order
a) I, II & III b) I, II & IV c) II, III & IV ANS d) I, III & IV
Q22- Administration refers to the range of activities that is connected with organizing and controlling how an institution function. ANS. a) TRUE b) FALSE
Q23 – Administration is also concerned with using rules and regulations to control members of an institution
a) TRUE ANS. b) FALSE
Q24 – In the Ghana Education Service, Administration is mainly concerned with using — as control measure to make activities operational
I- procedures II- systems III – processes IV- systems
a) I, II, & III b) II, III, & IV c) I, III, & IV ANS. d) all the above
Q25- The authority responsible for ensuring that it’s implementing agencies under them implement policies lawfully is referred to as……
ANS. a) Governance b) management c) Administration d) None of the above
Q26 – In Ghana Education Service, the body sees to day to day running of the service is generally referred to as Administration
ANS. a) TRUE b) FALSE
Q27- How many levels of management are there in Ghana Education Service? a)2 b) 3 ANS. c) 4 d) 5
Q28 Who is the Chairman of the GES Council?
ANS a) Mr. Michael Nsowah b) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh c) Mr. Enoch Cobbina d) Lawyer Anthony Boateng
Q29 – Ways people measure Educational Systems are by………..
I- extent of knowledge, skills & values acquired as shown by students’ performance in examinations eg. BECE
II- number of graduates employed or are working
III – No of students that are able to progress in their education
IV – ability of parents and guardians to provide students their needs ANS. a) I, II & III b) I, III & IV c) II, III & IV d) all the above
Q 30 – Which of these factors affect Education outcomes of a country’s school system?
a) National Goals b) Educational policies c) Educational Programmes ANS. d) All the above
Q 31 – Appraisal is employed to recognize and record a Teacher’s achievement for a particular period ANS. a) TRUE b) FALSE
Q32 – In the process of appraisal of Teachers in schools, the Review and appraisal stage involves reviewing of progress of work and targets set. a) TRUE ANS. b) FALSE

Q33 –

ANSWERS TO PRACTICE EXERCISE 2
1 d 2c 3 b 4 c 5 a 6 c 7 b 8 c 9 d 10 a 11 c 12 b 13 b 14 c 15 a
16 a 17 b 18 a 19 c 20 d 21 d 22 a 23 b 24 d 25 a 26 a 27 c 28 a 29 a
30 d 31 a 32 b 33 b 34 a 35 b 36 b 37 c 38 b 39 d 40 d

Q6-
A main difference between the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service is _
I- GES is policy maker for MoE II – MoE is an Agency of GES
III- GES functions as an Agency of MoE while MoE is a sector of Government a) I only b) II only ANS. c) III only d) All the above Q7.
Which of the following is FALSE?
a) GES Council as governing body implies the Council is the supervisory body of GES
ANS. b) GES Council expertly and timely prepares reports for GES as policies
c) The GES Council promotes collaboration between GES and MoE
d) GES Council advises the Minister of Education on policies and programmed for pre-tertiary institution
Q8. Which of the following does not belong to the group of agencies under MoE? a) NaCCA b) NSS ANS. c) NAPTEX d) NIB
Q9. Which of these agencies of the Ministry of Education is responsible for providing financial support to needy but brilliant students?
a) Ministry of Finance b) Ghana Education Service c) Girl Child Unit ANS. d) Scholarship Secretariat
Q10. Which of these bodies is responsible for recommending policies on professional standards regarding examination, registration and certification of teachers?
ANS. a) NTC b) GES c) University Council d) Teacher Education
Q11-
Standards to be observed in pre tertiary institutions are set and enforced by a) GES b) NTC ANS. c) NIB d) GES Council
Q12- Which of these laws is directly related to GES?
a) NCTE Act, 1993 ANS. b) 2008 Education Act c) NAB Act, 2007 d) All the above
Q13 – Which of these does NOT directly affect GES in their functions?
a) NIB ANS. b) NACOB c) NTC d) WAEC
Q14- Which of the following is TRUE?
a) Governing bodies do not always have to exercise oversight responsibility of their implementing agencies
b) governing bodies do not have the responsibility to ensure implementation of policies
ANS. c) Governing bodies are responsible for advising the Minister on policies of education
d) It is not every governing body that serves as a link between the ministry and its agencies Q15 – Which of the following is NOT a function of the GES Council?
I- Exercising oversight responsibility over GES
II – Submission of recommendation of policies on basic education to GES
III- Handling grievances and disputes of members & issues of professional misconduct as last resort
IV- Approves retirement of incapacitated members of the service upon report from Medical
Board
ANS. a) I & IV b) II &III c) I & III d) all the above

Q16- The Ghana Education Service is responsible for the approval of teachers on secondment. ANS. a) TRUE b) FALSE
Q17- The Ghana Education Service registers, supervises and inspects all public as well as private institutions
a) TRUE ANS. b) FALSE
Q18 – It is the duty of Ghana Education Service to ensure the Examination and Certification of students
ANS. a) TRUE b) FALSE
Q19 – All the following Divisions are part of GES headquarters EXCEPT
a) Human Resource and Management b) Special Education ANS. c) Curriculum Research and Development Division d) Basic Education

Q20- The main functions of the District Education Directorate includes
I – facilitating the opening & registration of all public as well as private basic schools in the district
II- posting of Teachers to senior high schools in the district
III- collecting of fees and levies in schools
IV- distribution of the capitation grant to schools in the district a) 1 & II b) II & III c) III & IV ANS. d) I & IV
Q21 – Which of the following statements is/ are true about management in education?
I- It is a process of controlling resources
II- organizes and supervises resources of an institution
III- makes use of relevant laws, rules and regulations to achieve institutional goals
IV- it refers to those who manage the Service and occurs in hierarchical order
a) I, II & III b) I, II & IV c) II, III & IV ANS d) I, III & IV
Q22- Administration refers to the range of activities that is connected with organizing and controlling how an institution function. ANS. a) TRUE b) FALSE
Q23 – Administration is also concerned with using rules and regulations to control members of an institution
a) TRUE ANS. b) FALSE
Q24 – In the Ghana Education Service, Administration is mainly concerned with using — as control measure to make activities operational
I- procedures II- systems III – processes IV- systems
a) I, II, & III b) II, III, & IV c) I, III, & IV ANS. d) all the above
Q25- The authority responsible for ensuring that it’s implementing agencies under them implement policies lawfully is referred to as……
ANS. a) Governance b) management c) Administration d) None of the above
Q26 – In Ghana Education Service, the body sees to day to day running of the service is generally referred to as Administration
ANS. a) TRUE b) FALSE
Q27- How many levels of management are there in Ghana Education Service? a)2 b) 3 ANS. c) 4 d) 5

Q28 Who is the Chairman of the GES Council?
ANS a) Mr. Michael Nsowah b) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh c) Mr. Enoch Cobbina d) Lawyer Anthony Boateng

Q29 – Ways people measure Educational Systems are by………..
I- extent of knowledge, skills & values acquired as shown by students’ performance in examinations eg. BECE
II- number of graduates employed or are working
III – No of students that are able to progress in their education
IV – ability of parents and guardians to provide students their needs ANS. a) I, II & III b) I, III & IV c) II, III & IV d) all the above

Q 30 – Which of these factors affect Education outcomes of a country’s school system?
a) National Goals b) Educational policies c) Educational Programmes ANS. d) All the above

Q 31 – Appraisal is employed to recognize and record a Teacher’s achievement for a particular period ANS. a) TRUE b) FALSE
Q32 – In the process of appraisal of Teachers in schools, the Review and appraisal stage involves reviewing of progress of work and targets set. a) TRUE ANS. b) FALSE

Q33 – In the measurement of educational outcomes, the consistency of procedures and conditions in administration of a test is referred to as ….
a) Administration ANS. b) Standardization c) Reliabilty d) Validity

Q34 – Validity in educational measurement refers to how results of a test are
a) Used and interpreted b) Scored and interpreted c) Scored and
Used ANS. d) None of the above

Q35 – Which of the following instruments will you use in selecting two students to represent your school in an inter schools’ quiz competition?
a) Class exercises ANS. b) Multiple choice test c) Essay test d) Students’ portfolio

Q36 – Your school has been chosen to represent the district in the President’s schools’ debate. You are to select two students for the National School debate next week. What should you do?

I) Use the results of an objective test II) Use the results of an essay written by the students III) Examine students handwriting and spellings IV) Look for the attentive and regular students to school V) Use the school prefect and his/her assistant
a) I, II, & III b) II, III, & IV c) I, III, & IV d) all the above

Q37 – As a school administrator, you are to recommend to teachers the most appropriate instrument to use in assessing students at the end of your school programme. Which of these will you recommend?

a) An objective test that covers the whole syllabus b) An essay test
c) Portfolio assessment d) Class participation
Q38 – Which of the following assessments methods is diagnostic?
a) National Education Assessment (NEA) ANS. b) Class exercises and oral questions
c) School Education Assessment (SEA) d) Basic Education Certificate Examination

Q39- Your school’s performance in an annual inter- school’s quiz competition has been appalling for two years despite all your preparations. Your Circuit Advisor thinks it has to do with your school assessment processes. What should you do? (Select the BEST option)

a) Use standard examination questions or past questions to train and select your students.
b) Form an examination committee to oversee all school assessments.
c) Supervise teachers’ work to ensure that content they teach matches with scheme of work
ANS. d) Contact an expert in assessment to train your teachers on school assessment and ensure they apply it

Q40 – Which of these assessment procedures is Summative?
a) Short tests b) Quizzes

c) Class exercises ANS. d) End of year examination

ANSWERS TO PRACTICE EXERCISE 2

1 d 2c 3 b 4 c 5 a 6 c 7 b 8 c 9 d 10 a 11 c 12 b 13 b 14 c 15 a
16 a 17 b 18 a 19 c 20 d 21 d 22 a 23 b 24 d 25 a 26 a 27 c 28 a 29 a
30 d 31 a 32 b 33 b 34 a 35 b 36 b 37 c 38 b 39 d 40 d

Actual ADI 2020 Promotion Past Questions and Answers

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Actual ADI 2020 Promotion Past Questions and Answers

SECTION A – MULTIPLE CHOICE
.is the information or facts or skills attained through learning or education.
A. Training
B. Assessment
C. Knowledge
D. Examination

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER C. Knowledge[/toggle]

2. Who initiated the Behaviorist Theory of language development which suggests that parents reinforce the baby’s efforts at language?
A. B.F Skinner
B. Noam Chomsky
C. Vygostksy
D. Trawick-Smith

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. B.F Skinner[/toggle]

3. Schumann’s Accumulated Model is based on the fact that:
A. Language is acquired, through parents
B. Language is not acquired without socialization
C. Language is not acquired through socialization
D. Children learn language through imitation

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER C. Language is not acquired without socialization[/toggle]

4. Which of the following is not a factor in salary determination?
A. Job description
B. Job assessment
C. Long service or Rank
D. Comparison with related jobs.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER B. Job assessment[/toggle]

5. The characteristics of a profession include: I. Certification
II. Guided by a body of ethics and standards
III. Has a licensing structure
A. I, II, III, and V
B. I, I, I, and III
C. I and II
D. II, II,I, and IV

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”] ANSWER B. I, II and III[/toggle]

6. Goldhammer developed types of supervision for supervisors and these are
I. Observation
II. Analysis
III. Strategy planning
IV. Conference
V. Post-conference Analysis (follow-up)
VI. Brief visits
A. I, II, III, V and VI
B. II, III, IV, and V
C. I, II, III, IV, V and VI
D. I, II, III, IV and V

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER D. I, II, III, IV, and V[/toggle]

7. The vision of the Ghana Education Service is to
A. Implements the approved policies of the Ministry of Education
B. Assists the Ministry of Education to formulate policies
C. Create an enabling environment in all educational institutions and management positions that will sustain effective teaching and learning in schools and promote management efficiency within the service
D. Ensure that all Ghanaian children of school-going age are provided with quality formal education and training through effective and efficient management of resources to make education delivery relevant to the manpower and social needs of the nation

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER C. Create an enabling environment in all educational institutions and management positions that will sustain effective teaching and learning in schools and promote management efficiency within the service[/toggle]

8. ………………………is the mission of the Ghana Education Service
A. To implement the approved policies of the Ministry of Education
B. To assist the Ministry of Education to formulate policies
C. To create an enabling environment in all educational institutions with no management positions that will sustain effective teaching and learning in schools and promote management efficiency within the service
D. to ensure that all Ghanaian children of school-going age are provided formal education and training through effective and efficient management of resources to make education delivery relevant to the manpower and social needs of the nation.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER D. To ensure that all Ghanaians of school-going age are provided formal education and training through effective and efficient management of resources to make education delivery relevant to the manpower and social needs of the nation.[/toggle]

9. What is the mandate of the Ghana Einstitutionsducation Service?
A. Implement the approved policies on the Ministry of Education
B. Assists the Ministry of Education to formulate policies.
C. Create an enabling environment in all educational institution and management positions that will sustain effective teaching and learning in schools and promote management efficiency within the service.
D. Ensure that all Ghanaians of school-going age are provided with quality formal education and training through effective and efficient management of resources to make education delivery relevant to the manpower and social needs of the nation.

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”] ANSWER A. Implement the approved policies on the Ministry of Education[/toggle]

10. ……………is not a body under the Ministry of Education.
A. National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE)
B. National Accreditation Board (NAB)
C. Curriculum Research and Development Division (CRDD)
D. Ghana Education Trust Fund (GET Fund)

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER C. Curriculum Research and Development Division (CRDD)[/toggle]

11. Vision 2020 has it that;
A. By year 2020, the pre-tertiary education policy would be implemented
B. By the year 2020 all trained teachers must be degree holders
C. By year 2020, all children of school going-age must be in school
D. By the year 2020, the pupil-teacher ratio would be 35:1 across the levels of education

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER C. By the year 2020, all children of school-going age must be in school[/toggle]

12. Relevant laws and regulations that indirectly apply to education include:
I. The 1992 constitution of Ghana
II. Public procurement Act 2008 (Act 663)
III. Natural pensions Act 2008 (Act 766)
A. I and II

B. I, II, and III
C. I, II, III, and IV
D. I, II, and IV

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=” close”] ANSWER C. I, II, III, and IV[/toggle]

13. Which of the Educational Acts emphasizes the decentralization of pre-tertiary to the District Assemblies (MMDAs)?
A. The Ghana Education Service Act 1995, (Act 506)
B. The Education Act 2008 (Act 778)
C. The Education Act 2007 (Act 778)
D. The Ghana Education Service Act 1962, (Act 87)

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”] ANSWER B. The Education Act 2008(Act 778)[/toggle]

14. The School Management Committee was established by The Ghana Education Service Act 1995, (Act 506) and
A. The Ghana Education Service Act 2006, (Act 406)
B. The Education Act 2008 (Act 778)
C. The Education Act 2007 (Act 778)
D. The Ghana Education Service Act 1962, (Act 87)

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER C. The Education Act 2007(Act 778)[/toggle]

15. The District Support Structures are the following except
A. Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs)
B. Ghana Teacher Associations (GNAT, NAGRAT, CCT, etc)
C. District Education Planning Team (DEPT)
D. District Education Oversight Committee (DEOC)

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”] ANSWER B. Ghana Teacher Associations (GNAT, NAGRAT, CCT, etc)[/toggle]

16. Stakeholders of education include:
I. Student/pupils
II. Parents/guardians
III. Traditional leaders/chiefs
IV. NGOs
V. District Assembly
A. I, II, III, IV and V
B. I, II, III, and V
C. I, II, IV, and V
D. I and II

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER C.I, II, III, IV, and V[/toggle]

17. …………………occurs when a subordinate supposed to perform a delegated function, in turn, assigns the same duty to another person performs.
A. Delegation
B. Assignment
C. Redelegation
D. Appointment

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER C. Redelegation[/toggle]

18. Who performs the following functions of the Education Directorate?
I. Ensuring the wages and salaries paid to Teachers are earned
II. Ensuring that ghost names are removed from payrolls
III. Chairing the budget and procurement committees of the Directorate
A. Accountant
B. Budget Officer
C. AD/DD Finance and Administration
D. Internal Auditor

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER C. AD/DD Finance and Administration[/toggle]

19. Who performs the roles below?
I. Ensuring Staff welfare
II. Processing application for maternity
III. Responsible for peripatetic matters
A. Welfare Officer
B. AD/DD Human Resource Management and Development
C. AD/DD Quality and Access
D. AD/DD Planning, Data collection, Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER B. AD/DD Human Resource Management and Development[/toggle]

20. Who is responsible for the roles below?
I. Distribution of textbooks and other teaching and learning materials to schools in the District
II. Conducting Annual Basic School Census at the Circuit centers
III. Collecting and Collation of figures on enrollment of pupils’ sex, class, and schools
A. AD/DD Human Resource Management and Development
B. AD/DD Quality and Access
C. AD/DD Finance and Administration
D. AD/DD Planning, Data collection, Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER AD/DD Planning, Data Collection, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation[/toggle]

21. Supervising and conducting demonstration lessons for teachers from time to time (b) Organizing in-service training for teachers both trained and untrained (c) Vetting of teachers’ lesson notes and scheme of work
A. Circuit Supervisor
B. Headteacher
C. AD/DD Quality and Access
D. Headteacher and Circuit Supervisor

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER B. Headteacher[/toggle]

22. …………………………………….is not an academic record.
A. Syllabus
B. Pupil’s Terminal Reports
C. Teachers’ Note Book
D. Cumulative Record Book

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER D. Cumulative Record Book[/toggle]

23. The Challenges of the school system that inform teacher education include the following except
A. The increasing burden of the educational system on Ghanaian children due to curricula that are dissociated from the personal and social context of children, and the inadequate preparation of teachers who are not able to connect with children and respond to their individual needs;
B. Poor development of numeracy and literacy skills among pupils in basic education
C. Poor performance in the core subjects especially English, integrated science, and mathematics at both
D. The transition of Graduates of Complementary Basic Education into the Mainstream

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”] AN D. The transition of Graduates of the Complementary Basic Education into the Mainstream [/toggle]

24. The policies, frameworks as well as policy initiatives related to the teacher include:
A. UNESCO (MY 2020). Supporting teachers in back-to-school efforts Guidance for policy-makers
B. National Pensions Act 2008
C. The Education Strategic Plan (2018-2030)
D. Pre-tertiary Teacher Professional Development and Management in Ghana – Policy Framework (2018).

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER D. National Pensions Act 2008[/toggle]

25. The Comprehension National Teacher Policy for Ghana is underpinned by basic value-based principles that teachers are expected to imbibe to impact their schools and community. The community culture of Ghanaian people influenced the list of values that have been highlighted in this policy. The core values are the following except
A. Integrity
B. Dignity
C. Continuous self-learning
D. Stepping stone

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER D. Stepping stone[/toggle]

26. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 advocates for inclusive and equitable quality education and the promotion of lifelong learning opportunities for all. To achieve this, targets and indicators have been set that enjoin countries to put in place, systems, and policies, among others, to increase the supply of………………………………………
A. Qualified teachers
B. Newly posted teachers
C. Degree teachers
D. Basic education teachers

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. Qualified teachers[/toggle]

27. An educational reform in 2007 extended the nominal duration of senior secondary education by 1 year, creating a 4-year senior phase. This reform was reversed by the new government in
A. 2008
B. 2009
C. 2010
D. 2011

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER B. 2009[/toggle]

28. The National Accreditation Board (NAB) falls under the Ministry of Education and is responsible for accreditation and quality assurance in higher education in Ghana. The NAB was set up by the government in
A. 1993
B. 2009
C. 2010
D. 2011

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. 1993[/toggle]

29. ………………………is defined as the knowledge, skills, and practices that teachers must have to be effective educators
A. Teacher engagement
B. Teacher professionalism
C. Teacher recruitment
D. Teacher management

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER B. Teacher professionalism[/toggle]

30. …………………the process of identifying the demand, defining the requirements of the vacancy, advertising the position, and choosing the most appropriate person for the job.
A. Teacher engagement
B. Teacher professionalism
C. Teacher recruitment
D. Teacher management

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER C. Teacher recruitment[/toggle]

31. …………………refers to the function that includes training and motivation of the teacher, their deployment, recruitment, teacher information database, wage negotiation, and Performance Evaluation

A. Teacher engagement
B. Teacher professionalism
C. Teacher recruitment
D. Teacher management

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”] ANSWER D. Teacher management[/toggle]

32. ………………focuses on factors that make teachers remain in the service
A. Teacher retention
B. Teacher Recognition
C. Teacher’s standard
D. Teacher management

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”] ANSWER A. Teacher retention[/toggle]

33. ……………refers to the process of appreciating the critical role of teachers. It provides an avenue to acknowledge the work of the teacher.
A. Teacher retention
B. Teacher Recognition
C. Teacher’s standard
D. Teacher management

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”] ANSWER B. Teacher recognition[/toggle]

34. ……………………is the defined working environment, terms of work, and roles and responsibilities that come with the employment of a teacher. It touches on issues including the workload; schooling hour days; teaching times; vacation; travel; insurance, safety, and health; remuneration; job security among others
A. Teacher’s welfare
B. Teacher working conditions
C. Teacher’s standards
D. Teacher management

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”] ANSWER B. Teacher working conditions[/toggle]

35. ……………refers to the teacher’s responsibility towards their students and indeed regarding the whole teaching and learning process. In this direction, teachers accept tenure ship to support the performance of students under their care.
A. Teacher evaluation
B. Teacher assessment
C. Teacher accountability
D. Teacher management

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER C. Teacher accountability[/toggle]

TRUE OR FALSE STATEMENTS

36. Teacher deployment is the systematic way of placing teachers where their services are needed rationally and equitably.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. True[/toggle]

37. School governance refers to the management of all human as well as material resources (including financial and other resources) to attain the short-term objectives and long-term goals of the school
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. True[/toggle]

38. As far as the reward system is concerned in educational dispensation, it could be monetary and non-monetary compensations
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. True[/toggle]

39. Career Structure is the definitive track within which career progression takes place
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

40. The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) and the Private Universities Association of Ghana (PUSAG) represent groups that employ teachers to teach in the private pre-tertiary and tertiary levels of education respectively.
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. True[/toggle]

41. Zoom Conference meeting has become the best alternative for hosting a meeting with members of an organization to the normal face-to-face meeting. Zoom can contain a maximum of 60 participants
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

42. In class room Assessment, enhancing the chance that the initial goals and objectives are being achieved
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. True[/toggle]

43. An Authoritarian leadership style is exempted when a leader dictates policies and procedures, decides what goals are to be achieved, and directs and controls all activities without any meaningful participation by the subordinates. This type of leadership is good for a single sex Senior High School
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False[/toggle]

44. The national animal of Ghana is an Elephant.
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

45. The motto of the United Nations (UN) is “That All May Be One”.
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

46. The motto for the African Union (AU) is “An integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa”
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. True[/toggle]

47. The African Union became a successor of the Organization of African Union in 1999.
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

48. Horace Mann is considered the Father of Formal education. He was born on May 4, 1796, in Franklin, Massachusetts. He was noted for promoting universal public education and teacher training in “normal schools
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. True[/toggle]

49. The Ghana Education Service (GES) was established in 1974 as a part of the Public Service of Ghana by the Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC)

A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

50. Sub-Saharan Africa is geographically and culturally, the area of the continent that lies south of the Sahara. According to the United Nation. It consists of all African countries and territories that are fully or partially located south of the Sahara. The Sub-Saharan African Countries are 52.
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False[/toggle]

51. Management can be thought of as being divided into two categories which are teacher management and system management.
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. True[/toggle]

52. Gross Enrollment Index (GEI) is a statistical measure used in the education sector and formerly by the UN in its Education index, to determine the number of students enrolled in schools at several different grade levels.
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

53. Transforming Teacher Education and Learning (T-TEL) is a Government of Ghana program funded by USAID. T-TEL is a six-year program that aims at ensuring Ghana’s teaching graduates are equipped to deliver high-quality, inspirational teaching and learning in schools.
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. True[/toggle]

54. According to the Ghana Health Maternal Survey and the Ghana Education Service, Girl-Child Division Survey in 2019, Volta Region has been rated the Region with the Highest Teenage Pregnancy cases.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

55. According to the data from World Bank on the internal survey conducted between 2014 and 2020, Ghana has been rated as the Country with the Highest number of Teenage pregnancy cases.
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

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Actual ADII 2023 Promotion Exams Questions and Answers

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Actual ADII 2023 Promotion Exams Questions and Answers

Promotion examination ADII. 28th February 2023

Instructions

Answer all questions in this section by circling the letter corresponding to the correct or best answer on your question paper

1. Educational stakeholders are considered more important to a school when they

A. Emphasize the urgency of their issues

B. Express themselves eloquently

C. Raise legitimate issues about teaching

D. Use of their power in support of the school

2. Which of the following are the main priorities of the Ghana education reform agenda
I. Improved learning outcome
II. Enhance accountability
III. Equality
IV. Equity

A I, II, and III only.

B. I, II, and IV only.

C. I, II, III and IV
D. II, III and IV.

3. What is the purpose of conducting research ?

A. To add to or contribute to knowledge

B. To identify a problem needing solution

C. To provide solution to problems

D. All of the above

4. In which year was the British Education Act ( Act 1049)
A. 1961
B. 1987
C. 2008
D. 2020

5. Which of the following key qualities are required of a public officer
I. Leadership skills
II. Communication skills
III. Patience and resilience

A. I and II only.
B. I, II and III
C. II and III only.
D. II only.

6. The degree to which a person identifies with his or her job activity participates in it and considers his or her performance as being important to software is referred to job
A. Commitment
B. Involvement
C. Satisfaction
D. Quality

Use the scenario below to answer question 7 and 8
Ama works as a receptionist at an educational institution. Hey boss just came through the door and yelled at her, telling her that the front office was a mess and that, she needed to get up and clean it immediately. After her boss left the room, Ama grab some news papers and violently slammed them into the dustbin.

7. Which of the following best describes Ama’s action?
A. A mood
B. A thought
C. An effect
D. An emotion

8. Which of the following best describe the behaviour of Ama’s boss ?
A. Authoritarian
B. Disrespectful
C. Impolite
D. Rude

9. When decision making is delegated as far down the chain of command as possible in an education system, the system is said to be
A. Centralised
B. Creative
C. Decentralized
D. Flexible

10. Which of the following is not a characteristic of well-constructed goal of educational organisations? They
A. Address critical issues
B. Are challenging but realistic
C. A precise and measurable
D. Are there is sort of a group decision process

11. The district director of education service phone bill in 2020 is Ghc 4,200.00. it increases by 10% in 2021, and a further 20% increase in the first six months of 2022. If the debtor settles the 2020 bill, how much more will she have to pay at the end of June 2022?

A. Ghc 4,400.00
B. Ghc 4,620.00
C. Ghc 5,544.00
D. Ghc5,744.00

12. Which act established the complementary education agency ( CEA) ?

A. 2020 ( Act 1023)
B. 2020( 1049)
C. 2020 ( Act 1055)
D. 2020 ( Act 1058).

13. Which of the following is not a key education reform area of the ministry of Education?
A. GES institutional and human resource reform
B. Global citizenship education reform
C. Policy on teacher education and reforms led by the G-TEC through T-TEL
D. Pre tertiary curriculum reform through NaCCA.

14. What is the following fallacy call? All ducks love water . Kofi loves water. Therefore kofi is a duck.
A. Affirming the consequent.
B. The name the antecedent
C. Modus ponens
D. Modus tollens.

15. The best approach for transformational change in a school is to have the school leader creates an atmosphere for change.
A. And begin establishing a vision
B. And establish a reward system
C. But carefully set limit for the program
D. But let others decide how to initiate change

16. Which one of the following best describe the focus of inclusive education? To increase
A. Integration of basic secondary and tertiary system of education

B. Integration of various subjects disciplines such as arts science and business

C. Participation of all staff in decision-making including non-teaching staff

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D. Participation of all subjects in schools including those with disabilities.

17. The principal strategy adopted for universal design for learning UDL is
A. Adopting multiple ways of representing content to learners
B. Asking parents to sign the completed assignments or learners
C. Giving learners quizzes at the end of every lesson
D. Inviting parents to attend school meeting and open days

18. Which of the following is not one of the four pillars of secondary Education reform in Ghana

A. Absorb all fees paid
B. Aspan physical infrastructure
C. Improve equality
D. Promote skill development and equity

19. Who is the director general of the Ghana TVET service
A. Dr. Free Kyei Asamoah
B. Madam Gifty Twum – Ampofo
C. Madam Mawusi Nudekor Awity
D. Mr. David Prah.

20. The plan of school management are often expressed formally in which of the following documents
A. Budgets
B. Financial statements
C. Ledgers
D. Performance reports

21. In an educational institution there idolisation of a charismatic leader by followers can lead to
A. Difficulty in developing a successor
B. Create understanding of the organisation mission
C. Limiting suggestion of fixes and improvements
D. Nurtures a competitive work environment

22. In educational settings sings practical considerations make joke try out for all candidates in practicable. It is necessary to…….. The relative level of job performance for each candidate on the basis of available information.
A. Abandon
B. Accept.
C. Assign
D. Predict.

23. Which one of the following cognitive bases refer to the fact that educational decision-makers who have prior strong beliefs about an issue tend to make decision on the basis of these beliefs, even when presented with evidence that their beliefs are wrong?
A. Escalating commitment bias
B. Illusion control bais
C. Prior hypothesis bias
D. Reasoning by analogy bias

24. An important first step in the process of formulating and educational institutions mission is to
A. Answer the question what is our business
B decide what’s that institution will be like 10 years from now
C. Evaluate the institution’s most recent performance
D. Identify the client segments served by the institution

25. Mistress wanted her school to keep costs low. Therefore as an example to others she drove her own car to school and finished her office with plain steel desk . In this case the headmistress was displaying her.
A. Astute use of power
B. Commitment to her cause.
C. Emotional intelligence
D. Vision for success.

26. An argument is sure to be a sound argument if it is a/an
A. Arguments which is completely valid
B. Argument with a true conclusion
C. Arguments with true premises
D. Guarantee of the truth of its conclusion.

27. Teachers could be made to be more accountable when they are given the
A. Freedom to select content and methods of teaching
B. Opportunity for professional growth
C. Option to transfer to places where they want to serve
D. Training in teaching and examination

TRUE or FALSE GES Teacher Promotion Questions and Answers Compiled 2024

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TRUE or FALSE GES Teacher Promotion Questions and Answers Compiled

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Instruction: Answer all questions in this Section by identifying whether the statement provided is true or false. Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct or best option on your question paper.

51. In any school situation, performance tasks are hands-on activities that require students
to demonstrate their ability to perform certain actions.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

52. The final outcome of successful strategic competitiveness is above-average returns.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

53. Teachers who are respected and liked are associated with greater student satisfaction and higher achievement.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

54. Monitoring involves the development of a forecast of what might happen at a future

point in time.
A. FALSE

B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

55. A teacher cannot exhibit referent power from the first day of class by giving students a sense of belonging and acceptance.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. FALSE[/toggle]

56. Since the health of a nations’ economy affects the performance of individual firms and industries, organisations study the economic environment to identify changes, trends, and their strategic implications.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

57. Licensure and exit tests are the best predictors of classroom performance of teachers.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

58. External environmental analysis should be conducted annually.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

59. If a person teaches with a high degree of clarity, he/she will spend less time going over
material.

A. FALSE

B.TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B.TRUE[/toggle]

60. Student performance is higher in classes where the teacher devotes large amounts of

time to the materials needed rather than teaching content.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

61. In Ghana, the National Teachers’ Standards set out the maximum levels of practice that all trained teachers must reach by the end of their pre-service teacher education course in order to play such a critical role.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

62. The purpose of evaluating learning is to make a judgment about the quality of education provided.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

63. Measurement is the quantitative assessment of performance of learners.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

64. What a teacher does not say is as important as what a teacher does say.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

65. Competitive activities have little value in establishing or maintaining an effective classroom climate and should thus be avoided.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

66. Students feel important and are encouraged to participate in class when a teacher uses their ideas in moving a class lecture or activity forward.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

67. The advancement in literacy, numeracy as well as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields is central to the Ministry of Education’s vision of producing learners with strong experiential learning capabilities and backgrounds in career-
focused programmes.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

68. Strategies such as writing detailed test questions or prompts, including clear directions, and establishing and communicating clear grading criteria increase test reliability.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

69. The standards-based curriculum was rolled out for the primary schools in Ghana in the academic year 2017/2018.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. FALSE[/toggle]

[70. Written assessments are activities in which the student selects or composes a response

to a prompt.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

71. The teacher cannot alter the classroom climate but should work for student success regardless of the climate.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”][/toggle]

72. The overall goal of the Ministry of Education is to provide relevant and quality

education for disadvantaged Ghanaians.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. FALSE the overall goal of providing relevant and quality education for all Ghanaians including the disadvantaged[/toggle]

73. The National Teaching Council is not the mandated body that oversees the posting of newly trained teachers in Ghana.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

74. The skills that must be demonstrated in performance tasks cannot vary considerably.
A. FALSE

B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. FALSE [/toggle]

75. In a school, teachers have many different types of assessment available to them.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. TRUE[/toggle]

If you have any comments kindly send them in the comment section

TRUE OR FALSE 2

1. Lesson plans need to be short and still provide all the ingredients necessary for the lesson if they are to be practical and effective
a) True
b) False
Answer a) True

2. Curriculum guides usually specify clearly the level of behavioral complexity students are expected to attain in a particular grade or course
a) True
Answer b) False
3. Adopted texts and other materials fail to sequence content according to the needs of specific learners Answer a) True
b) False
4. Unit plans precede lesson plans so you know where you’re trying to take your students
Answer a) True
b) False
5. Computer-assisted instruction is most effective for teaching new material to under-prepared students a) True
b) False
6. Beginning teachers generally include too much new material in their lessons
Answer a) True
b) False
7. It is best to plan evaluative activities like tests and research papers near the middle of a unit so students can see what else they need to learn before the unit ends
a) True
Answer b) False
8. It is generally recommended that cross-age tutors be separated from their tutees by 3-4 grade levels a) True
Answer b) False
9. A true system does not exist unless the relationships among parts of the system or unit are planned to connect and build over time
Answer a) True
b) False
10. Once determined, criterion levels of behavioral objectives should not be altered a) True
Answer b) False
11. Teachers should organize and sequence curriculum content according to the needs of their students a) Answer True
b) False
12. Teachers should depend primarily upon curriculum guides and textbooks to determine how much content to include in each lesson of a unit
Answer a) True
b) False
13. True or False and multiple- choice questions require a greater use of judgement than performance assessments
a) True
Answer b) False

14. Performance assessments are meant to serve and enhance instruction rather than being just a test given to assign a grade.
Answer a) True
b) False

15. The purpose of a test blueprint is to create a format for grading and future tests-saving a teacher time and effort in writing tests.
a) True
Answer b) False

16. When questioning, verbal punishment is less time consuming and more productive than encouragement and corrective feedback
a) True
Answer b) False

17. Independent practice should help students internalize a behavior or response so that it becomes automatic
Answer a) True
b) False

18. It is important to give detailed feedback to students as they begin to practice a new skill or behavior so they can avoid any errors
Answer a) True
b) False

19. Direct instruction is most efficient for teaching Type 1 learning outcomes such as facts, rules, and action sequences
a) True
Answer b) False

20. A good way to determine when to reteach a concept to the whole class is to see how many high and low performers made errors on the practice assignment
a) True
b) Answer False

21. A teacher should determine what type of feedback to offer a student based on the correctness and surety of the student’s response
Answer a) True
b) False

22. Information taught in a direct instruction format is most easily tested through multiple choice, listing, matching, and fill-in exercises
Answer a) True
b) False

23. Teachers should use the most powerful prompt possible to help learners perform, even if a less intrusive prompt may work
a) True
Answer b) False

24. Programmed instruction, computer-assisted instruction, peer and cross-age tutoring, and some audiolingual approaches can also be used for direct instruction
Answer a) True
b) False

25. Hereditarians believe that heredity, rather than the environment, is the major factor in determining intelligence
Answer a) True
b) False

26. The teacher cannot alter the classroom climate, but should work for student success regardless of the climate
a) True
Answer b) False

27. During the first few weeks of school, teachers should focus almost exclusively on school work and rules and exclude concerns about inclusion concerns of students
a) True
b) Answer False

28. Not enforcing rules consistently will keep rules from being effective
Answer a) True
b) False

29. Closure is simply ending the lesson
a) True
Answer b) False

30. Teachers can do very little to influence classroom norms
a) True
Answer b) False

31. The physical arrangement of a classroom contributes little to the overall social climate
a) True
Answer b) False

32. Referent power is the kind of influence a teacher gains with students when they feel their teacher is trustworthy, fair, and concerned about them as individuals
Answer a) True
b) False

33. Mastery of task-relevant facts, skills, and understanding make possible future learning
Answer a) True
b) False

34. Failure to attain concepts at a higher level in the instructional plan may indicate a failure to have adequately attained task-relevant prior behaviors
Answer a) True
b) False

35. When learners speak one language at school and another language at home, they often have difficulty transferring their prior experiences to the classroom
Answer a) True
b) False

36. Being accepted as a member of a group is not an important step for a student to become successful a) True
Answer b) False

37. Field dependence and independence are individual traits that change frequently during a person’s life a) True
Answer b) False

38. Tracking is a system wherein learners are divided at the beginning of the school year based on their prior achievement
Answer a) True
b) False

39. Social class is a less important factor in educational achievement than is race/ethnicity a) True
Answer b) False

40. Learning styles are stable across children and rarely vary according to race or culture a) True
Answer b) False

41. The practice of ability grouping can actually increase differences in academic performance between groups
Answer a) True
b) False

42. Adaptive teaching means to apply the same instructional strategy to different groups of learners so that all students experience each strategy
a) True
Answer b) False

43. Although learning is influenced by several layers or systems, the systems view offers little practical information for day-to-day instructional planning
a) True
Answer b) False

44. Mastery of task-relevant facts, skills, and understanding make possible future learning
Answer c) True
d) False

45. Failure to attain concepts at a higher level in the instructional plan may indicate a failure to have adequately attained task-relevant prior behaviors
Answer c) True
d) False

46. When learners speak one language at school and another language at home, they often have difficulty transferring their prior experiences to the classroom
Answer c) True
d) False

47. Being accepted as a member of a group is not an important step for a student to become successful c) True
Answer d) False
48. Field dependence and independence are individual traits that change frequently during a person’s life

c)True
d) Answer False

49.Tracking is a system wherein learners are divided at the beginning of the school year based on their prior achievement
Answer c) True
d) False

50.Social class is a less important factor in educational achievement than is race/ethnicity c) True
Answer d) False

51. Learning styles are stable across children and rarely vary according to race or culture c) True
Answer d) False

52. The practice of ability grouping can actually increase differences in academic performance between groups
Answer c) True
d) False
53. Psychologists like Erikson suggest that certain aspects of personality develop or dominate at certain periods in our lives. This idea is important for teachers so they can plan ways to teach other personality traits to students
a) True
Answer b) False
54. Teachers must adjust both content and their teaching practices to the average student in the classroom a) True
Answer b) False
55. According to Sternberg, one’s ability to adapt to the environment may be a helpful measure of one’s intelligence
Answer a) True
b) False
56. Social competence is more important in school learning than is IQ
Answer a) True
b) False
57. Adaptive teaching means to apply the same instructional strategy to different groups of learners so that all students experience each strategy
c) True
Answer d) False
58. Although learning is influenced by several layers or systems, the systems view offers little practical information for day-to-day instructional planning
c) True
Answer d) False
59. If group members rebel against group norms, it is a sure sign that the norms were improperly established
a) True
Answer b) False
60. One of the best ways to communicate “withitness” is through use of eye contact
Answer a) True
b) False
61. Studying Reward power is so strong that it eradicates the value of any other kind of teacher power in the classroom
a) True
Answer b) False
62. It is helpful to display a listing of prior assignments somewhere in the classroom for students who miss class or need to make up work for some reason
Answer a) True
b) False
63. Coercive power is the most effective type of social power teachers can use to establish a healthy and productive classroom environment
a) True
Answer b) False
64. Competitive activities have little value in establishing or maintaining an effective classroom climate and should thus be avoided
a)True
Answer b) False
65.Even if a lesson has gone well, closure is still important to help students remember what was learned and place it in perspective
Answer a) True
b) False
66.Glasser believes that there is no excuse for disrupting an environment designed to meet learners needs
Answer a) True
b) False
67. The classroom management tradition offers extensive immediate solutions for behavior problems a) True
Answer b) False
68. Components of low-profile classroom management for dealing with surface misbehavior are anticipation, deflection, reaction, and resolution
a) True
Answer b) False
69. When disruptive behavior occurs that cannot be anticipated or redirected, the primary goal should be to end the behavior as quickly as possible
Answer a) True
b) False
70. When the consequences following a behavior changes the probability of that behavior’s occurrence, reinforcement has occurred
Answer a) True
b) False
71. Positive reinforcement acts as a reward only if the learner who is receiving it considers it a reward a) Answer True
b) False
72. Warnings with no consequences may undermine the integrity of the rules and the teacher
Answer a) True
b) False
73. Without appropriate reward and punishment from parents, school interventions will seldom have a lasting effect in relation to misbehaviour
Answer a) True
b) False
74. A moment of reflection after a parent conference will help to sharpen a teacher’s parent-conferencing skills
Answer a) True
b) False
75. In applying the behaviorist approach, one of the things that should be done is to identify both the inappropriate behavior that needs changing and the appropriate behavior needed to take its place
Answer a) True
b) False
76. Students can, in almost all cases, control their behavior if expected and allowed to do so a) Answer True
b) False
77. It is generally best for the teacher to choose the punishment for a misbehaving student since a disruptive student has yielded his or her right to agency and privilege
a) True
Answer b) False
78. It takes time to establish a successful classroom routine, so new teachers shouldn’t be overly concerned about management issues until after the first month of school a) True
Answer b) False
79. If you are teaching students a classroom rule at the beginning of the year, you should keep teaching it until it is learned
Answer a) True
b) False
80. When learning a concept, both examples and non-examples are important in helping to learn essential and nonessential attributes of the concept
a)
Answer b) False
81.The direct instruction model is a teacher-centered strategy in which the teacher is the major information provider
Answer a) True
b) False
82.Research indicates that cooperative learning functions and behaviors are among those that correlate highest with student achievement measured by standardized tests
a) True
Answer b) False
83. A direct instruction format is usually not the best to use when the content being taught represents task-relevant prior knowledge for subsequent learning
a) True
Answer b) False
84. Direct instruction is most appropriate when presenting complex skills and problem solving a) True
Answer b) False
85. For direct instruction, a primary ingredient is presenting the material in small steps a) Answer True
b) False
86. When using direct instruction the rule is presented first, followed by examples a) Answer True
b) False
87. Without attention there can be no learning
Answer a) True
88. FalseSome researchers and educators believe that intelligence can be influenced through instruction in specific areas
Answer a) True
b) False
89. Compensatory instruction is designed to help a student gain needed information or skills in order to benefit from planned instruction
Answer a) True
b) False
90. Students from low SES (socioeconomic status) homes have generally had a good deal of experience with the same kinds of activities that go on at school
a) True
Answer b) False
91. Students need successful horizontal relationships so they can compare themselves with others a) True
Answer b) False
92. It is more important to know a student’s general ability and intelligence rather than his or her specific aptitudes
a) True
Answer b) False
93. All anxiety interferes with learning
a) True
Answer b) False
94. Some researchers claim that humans have specialized abilities which influence general performance Answer a) True
b) False
95. Goals are usually derived from objectives and provide direction as to what strategies should be used a) True
Answer b) False
96. Reports from educational groups have called for an increase in the number of school hours as well as a higher standard in grading
Answer a) True
b) False
97. Unobserved activities, such as mental creations or activities occurring only in the learner’s mind, constitutes evidence that learning has occurred
a) True

b) False
98. “Given five quadratic equations, the students will be able to solve the equations correctly in 80% of the cases.” This statement is an example of a behavioral objective
Answer a) True
b) False
99. Criterion level is used interchangeably with level of proficiency
Answer a) True
b) False
100. Audience, conditions, and criterion level are the three essential components of a behavioral objective a) True
Answer b) False
101. Authentic tests ask learners to display their skills in a situation similar to a real-world setting a) Answer True
b) False
102. Many lower-order behaviors must be learned before higher-order behaviors can be attempted a) Answer True
b) False
103. The cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains are mutually exclusive, that is behaviors listed in one domain are not needed to attain those listed in other domains
a) True
Answer b) False
104. Objectives may contain behaviors from one, two, or all three of the domains
Answer a) True
b) False
105. All objectives require a single correct response
a) True
Answer b) False
106. Generally, those behavioral objectives requiring higher level cognitive, affective, and psychomotors skill will be more authentic
Answer a) True
b) False
107. Behaviors of less complexity are always easier to teach than those at higher levels a) True
Answer b) False
108. The purpose of the content-by-behavior blueprint is to help teachers discover behaviors they may have failed to include in their lesson plans
Answer a) True
b) False
109. A good reason for stating the level of performance in a behavioral objective is to provide some way to determine whether the behavior has been obtained
Answer a) True
b) False
110. An authentic objective is one which reflects behaviors most like those needed for living in the “real” world
Answer a) True
b) False
111. Tacit knowledge represents what works and is discovered through everyday experiences over a long period of time
Answer a) True
b) False
112. In school curriculum guides, content and the level of behavioral complexity are clearly and specifically defined
a) True
Answer b) False
113. Task-relevant prior knowledge shows the necessity for a certain lesson sequence
Answer a) True
b) False
114. Building on previously taught learning provides increasingly more authentic and higher-order thinking outcomes at the unit level
a) True
b) False
115. Interdisciplinary units may help students find out what they need to know and learn rather than always expecting the teacher to give it to them
Answer a) True
b) False
116. The written format for an interdisciplinary unit is the same format used for a disciplinary unit a) True
b) False
117. With some effort in planning, the teacher can find an entry level of a lesson to be equal to all the students needs in the class
a) True
b) False
118. Computer-assisted instruction is most effective when used to reinforce previously taught material a) True Answer
b) False
119. In order for a behavior to be authentic, it must always be taught the way it is used in daily life a) True
b) False
120. A brisk pace producing 60% to 80% correct answers helps to minimize irrelevant responses and classroom distractions
a) True
b) False
121. Monetary policies are economic tools used by the central bank to deliberately control the supply of money in the economy/system in order to control inflation.
a) True
b) False
122. In the absence of head, the assistant head administration can take over the day-to-day administration of the School. The work of each of the assistant heads should support the system
Answer a) True

TRUE OR FALSE 3

TRUE OR FALSE STATEMENTS

36. Teacher deployment is the systematic way of placing teachers where their services are needed rationally and equitably.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. True[/toggle]

39. Career Structure is the definitive track within which career progression takes place
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

42. In class room Assessment, enhancing the chance that the initial goals and objectives are being achieved
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. True[/toggle]

44. The national animal of Ghana is an Elephant.
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

45. The motto of the United Nations (UN) is “That All May Be One”.
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

46. The motto for the African Union (AU) is “An integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa”
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]ANSWER A. True[/toggle]

47. The African Union became a successor of the Organization of African Union in 1999.
A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

49. The Ghana Education Service (GES) was established in 1974 as a part of the Public Service of Ghana by the Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC)

A. True
B. False
[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

TRUE OR FALSE 4

SECTION B
TRUE OR FALSE QUESTIONS
Instruction: Answer all questions in this Section by identifying whether the statement provided is true or false. Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct or best option on your question paper.

51. The overall goal of the Ministry of Education is to provide relevant and quality education for disadvantaged Ghanaians.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]B. False[/toggle]

52. The National Teaching Council is not the mandated body that oversees the posting of newly trained teachers in Ghana.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True [/toggle]

53. The advancement in literacy, numeracy as well as Science, Technology, Engineering,the and Mathematics (STEM) fields is central to the Ministry of Education’s vision of producing learners with strong experiential learning capabilities and backgrounds in career-focused
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True [/toggle]

54. Strategies such as writing detailed test questions or prompts, including clear directions and establishing and communicating clear grading criteria increase test reliability.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True [/toggle]

55. The standards-based curriculum was rolled out for the primary schools in Ghana in the academic year 2017/2018.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”open”]B. False[/toggle]

56. A person who has been exposed to an infectious illness may be quarantined to see if they will become sick.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

57. The aim of schooling is not to develop individual students, but to develop their social, cultural, and economic capital for the advancement of society as a whole.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

58. 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.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

59. The purpose of evaluating learning is to make a judgment about the quality of education provided
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

60. Measurement is the quantitative assessment of the performance of learners.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

61. The association of teachers, pupils, parents, members of the community, and Chiefs constitute the School Management Committee.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

62. Both formative and summative assessments of the performance of learners.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

63. The Ministry of Education is one of the agencies under the Ghana Education Service.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

64. School Performance Improvement Planning (SPIP) is undertaken by stakeholders at the school level, first to pave way for preparing School Performance Appraisals.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

65. The Minister for Education is assisted by two Deputy Ministers, who are appointed by Technical Advisors to the President.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

66. The Ministry of Education (MOE), like other state organs of its type, derives its status and functions from Civic Service Law, PNDCL 327 of 1993.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

67. A new coronavirus variant, technically named OMICRON, was first detected in South Africa in 2019.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

68. When you are around anyone from outside your regular household, physical distancing and mask-wearing are essential to avoid spreading the coronavirus.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

69. Situations, where masks aren’t being worn or are being removed to eat or drink, are likely to spread the coronavirus and cause illness.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

70. People with food allergies can be vaccinated for the coronavirus.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”][toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle] [/toggle]

71. Personality tests are valid measures of a person’s ability to teach.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

72. Licensure and exit tests are the best predictors of the classroom performance of teachers.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

73. If a person teaches with a high degree of clarity, he/she will spend less time going over the material.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

74. Student performance is higher in classes where the teacher devotes large amounts of time to the materials needed rather than teaching content.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

75. Constructivism is an approach to teaching that allows students to construct their understanding and meanings.
A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True[/toggle]

TRUE OR FALSE 5

SECTION B.
*TRUE OR FALSE QUESTIONS*

*Instruction*: Answer all the questions in this section by circling the letter corresponding to the correct or best answer on your question paper.

37. Evidence of a positive school ethos includes consistent shared values and standards.

A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]*ANSWER A. True*[/toggle]

38. circuit supervisors must keep their teachers’ lesson plans in notebooks

A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

39. Students learn best in a multitude of ways rather than dominant means

A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]True[/toggle]

40. The competency-based training curriculum delivery methodology is suitable for TVET teaching at the second cycle level of education

A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True [/toggle]

41. Every goal in the 2030 agenda requires education to empower people with the knowledge, skills, and values to live in dignity, build their lives and contribute to their societies

A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]A. True [/toggle]

42. A school head promoting a professional learning community can lead to a sense of competition among teachers in the school

A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]True[/toggle]

43. A supervisor, consulting your staff in advance when developing a plan may direct your attention to potential pitfalls

A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]True[/toggle]

44. The need for a supervisor to engage in the human relations angle of supervision means that the supervisor should experience be involved in problem-solving and learner center education.

A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]True[/toggle]

45. In mainstreaming special Education students, it is important they experience an educational environment that reinforces the differences between special Education and general education students.

A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”] B. False[/toggle]

46. The school head should ensure that paid vouchers are numbered sequentially and entered same in the log book and properly filled.

A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]False [/toggle]

47. Climate change Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development have become major tools for protecting the environment and ensuring sustainable development.

A. True
B. False

[toggle title=”Answer ” state=”close”]True[/toggle]

48. Even though homework is important in the instructional system and teachers must therefore give homework as a part instructional process. It is not scored as part of school-based sed Assessments in Ghana.

A. True
B. False

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49. A teacher must not test his/her students when assessing them

A. True
B. False

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50. Objective-type tests cannot be used to assess higher-order thinking abilities.

A. True
B. False

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51. Within the GES structure, decision-making takes place only in the GES council.

A. True
B. False

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52. Transfer within the GES is an external exercise.

.A. True
B. False

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53. The GES act 1995 (act 506) and the education act 2008 (act 877) are statutes that are directly related to the functions of GES.

A. True
B. False

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54. In 1974, a new structure and content of education were introduced which brought about the JSS concept implemented on a pilot basis from 1976 to 1987.

A. True
B. False

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55. The Ministry of Education’s main mandate is to formulate education policies. A legal incident in this mandate is monitoring and evaluating their performance.

A. True
B. False

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56. Legitimate power of a school head is conferred by his or her appointment to the position and therefore can exert administrative authority.

A. True
B. False

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SECTION A

MULITPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

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….……….. involves taking responsibility for an individual’s own actions, making sure they have been asked to perform and always putting the interest and needs of the individuals they are supporting first.
Supervision and instruction
Equity and equality
Assessment and supervision
Accountability and quality

The Ghana Education service Council is composed of ……….. members.
Twelve
Ten
Fourteen
Fifteen

The Act number assigned to Ghana’s Education Regulatory Bodies is act ……
1024
1023
744
545

Per the Ghana Education Regulatory Bodies Act 2020 how many Bodies does the Ministry of Education have?
7
6
5
4

Ghana’s Education Strategic Plan (Esp 2018 -2030) was built Access and Equity; Quality, Relevance, Efficiency and Effectiveness is based on ………
Sustainability
Dependability
Collaboration
Accountability

Which of the following statements best illustrate adaptive way of teaching a lesson.
The teacher uses multiple means of representation
The teacher always uses games to introduce the lesson
Only summative assessment is used to assess least number of learners
All learners are given the opportunity to participate in the lesson.

The Chief Director of Ministry of Education is called?
Mamle Andrews
Madam Ivy Asantewaa
Casandra Twum Ampofo
Kwesi Kwarteng

Current theories of classroom Management see the teacher as a ……..
Dictator
Director
Guide
Leader

Which of the following statements is/are false.
Peer teaching activities such as pairing learners together, problems, can be especially beneficial for learners with confidence and poor interpersonal skills.
Ensuring inclusivity means placing learners with disability classes so they are learn at the same pace.
II only
I only
I and II
Neither I or II

Which one of the following qualities exemplifies what innervation embraces?
Resource mobilization
Playful pedagogy
Maintenance culture
Better communication

The following are challenges of innovation in schools except.
Poor attitudes to research outcomes
Inadequate leadership guidance
Focus on inclusiveness
Focus on funding

Which one of the following forms part of the major infrastructural problem education in Ghana.
Lack of supervision and motivation
Lack of maintenance culture
Inadequate electricity supply and internet connection
Face to face stle

The standard specified in the content of the new GES Curriculum for Basic schools, adopted for implementation in September 2019 in Ghana, are based on not only what Ghana as a nation requires of its workforce, but also on demands of globalization, At the points of exit, it is expected that graduates for the curriculum will have attained knowledge and skills that allow them to compare in the international job market.

Which of the following goal of curriculum development is this reflected in?

Better Ghana Agenda
Development of a sense of civic responsibility
Global competitive Ghanaian workforce
Preservation of national resource and culture

Which of the of the following statements is/are false?
it is easy to achieve the broad national goals of education when curriculum development is decentralized.
Students who follow a decentralized curriculum in deprived school districts are likely to be disadvantaged in the market.
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II

Which of the following activities would a school administrator willnot process for?
Type minutes of a meeting
Maintain an inventory
Do a computer search online
Calculate students continuous assessment.

Which one of the following is not a classification of filing, files.
Systematic classification
Numerical classification
Chronological classification
Alphabetical classification

The Geographical classification of filing, files are arranged in ……..
Number
Location
Letter
Content

Initial letters written in formal language to communicate in solution to answer is referred to as…..
Minutes
Memos
Invoice
Correspondence

Which one of the following process is limited to quantitative description of a pupils performance?
Assessment
Evaluation
Measurement
Testing

Which of the following in Ghana has the objectives of equitable educational opportunity and the prioritization of the disadvantaged in the society?
Disability law
Inclusive education system
Right to Education
Special education provision

A student teacher who had grade B+ in assessment in school could write good items for an end-of-term examination. The head teacher of the school, therefore questioned the teacher as to whether he really took part in the assessment course. Which one of the following characteristics of a good test might have informed the head teacher’s question?
Normality
Objectivity
Reliability
Validity

Standardized test are used to ……….
Evaluate a learners understanding and knowledge
Evaluate admissions potential for a learner

Assess language and technical skills proficiency.

Assess aptitude for a career in the armed forces.
I, II, III and IV
I, II and III
I and IV
I and III

Which of the following purposes of assessment is often associated with letter grade or number?
Assessment as learning
Assessment for learning
Assessment from learning
Assessment of learning

The G.E.S approved aged for voluntary retirement at what age?
48 and 60 years
45 and 60 years
44 and 60 years
40 and 60 years

A school head is about to take leadership of a low-performing school. One of the school head’s first goals will be to evaluate teacher quality in the school. The school head can best begin this process by……..
Arranging to observe instruction in class
Comparing students grades in each subject area across classrooms
Having each teacher complete a teaching self- evaluation.
Interviewing each teacher about his or her teaching practices.

Which one of the following is not classified as one of the anti-social element of societies in comp temporary terms.
Pick pocketing
Mental illness
Drug sniffing
Child prostitution

The process through which trees absorb carbon dioxide from human and oxygen to aid breathing is known as
Purification
Photosynthesis
Oxidation
Foliage

The long term fluctuations begin experience by countries across temperature, wind patterns, rainfall etc is known as ………..
Weather change
Greenhouse change
Cryospheric change
Climate change

The five(5) principles of leadership for learning (LFL) includes all the following except
A focus on learning
Equality and equity
Learning dialogue
Shared accountability

The time frame which it takes teachers to adopt, change, introduced into the school by policy or head teacher is referred to as……..
Cultural lag
Culture inertia
Cultural diffusion
Acculturation

The two main parts of a schools budget comprise
Profit and loss
Income and expenditure
Cost and benefit
Buying and selling

The type of assessment that lay emphasis on students direct access to resources to reason and extract information at their own pace is known as……..
Standard based learning
Outcomes based learning
Assessment of learning
Assessment for learning

The value that divides a data set into two equal parts is basically called…..
Frequency
Median
Mode
Median

Amongst the various schools records the most comprehensive information about the pupils is found in the ….…….
Cumulative record book
Log book
Register
Report card

The Ministry of Education is committed to an education system that would allow TVET (Technical Vocational Education and Training) students to dedicate amongst equal time to learning at school as well as spend time with industry.

Which of the following terms describes the system?

Semester system
Internship system
Dual system
Double track system

Which of the following best describes the fundamental role of a Director of Education in Ghana?
Provide updated data on teachers to the GES headquarters
Provide professional advice to the District, Municipal or Metropolitan Assembly
Perform administrative roles in the District, Municipal or Metropolitan Assembly
Lead the implementation of pre- tertiary educational polices.

The key focal areas of educational policy development in Ghana are contained in the……..
UNESCO’s Annual Educational Review
Pre- tertiary Education Act 2020
Education strategic Plan
District/Municipal/Metropolitan Human Development Plans.

Inclusive education involves the following except……..
Whole system approach with the support of the district offices
Placing learners in mainstream classes with appropriate support.
Loading classrooms with learners of disabilities.
Changes in content teaching strategies and methods to teaching

Democratic leadership is based on………..
Shared funds
Shared decision making
Mutual sharing
All of the above

SECTION B

TRUE OF FALSE

Answer all questions in this section by identifying whether the statement provided is true or false.

Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct or best option on your question paper.

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment(NaCCA) has 22 appointed by the president of Ghana.
False
True

The Director General of Ghana Education Service (GES) is appointed by the Ministry of Education.
False
True

The National schools Inspectorate Authority(NaSIA) can close down a school in an emergency situation after consultation with the Minister and Regional Directorate Concerned.
False
True

The board of governors is the only body that the constitution manage the activities of the senior High Schools.
False
True

Ghana Education Service (GES) and National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) are both mandated by the Education Regulatory Bodies Act 2020 (Act 1023) to register and License all pre- tertiary School in Ghana.
False
True

The Ghana Education Service has the sole responsibility of recruiting and posting in service teachers and post-secondary educational institutions.
False
True

The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of a country cannot exceed% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged pupils/student because of early or late entrants.
False
True

The West African Examinations Council does not operate in Francophone West Africa.
False
True

leadership focuses on achievement of goals.
False
True

In contemporary times the policies are the part of the school administration and management.
False
True

The notice board is the most suitable form of communication used in the school.
False
True

Interviews and questionnaires are primary source of information.
False
True

The ICT in Education Policy seeks to standardized and enhance the implementation and post-implementation stage of ICT in Education interviews.
False
True

With the “One Teacher” One Laptop” initiative, the government will pay 80% of the cost while the teacher pays 20%.
False
True
The supervisory role of the District Director of Education covers all the schools except the private schools.
False
True

The centralized filling system is a system records are kept by various organization.
False
True

All schools in Ghana were involved in the National Standardized Test (NST) in November 2022.
False
True

There is no conceptual difference between educational leadership and School Management Committee (SMC)
False
True

There is no conceptual difference between Management and Leadership of Educational System.
False
True

Coaching is more development driven while mentoring is more knowledge and skills experience.
False
True

The key purpose for Ghana’s transforming teaching and learning on Education Strategic Plan (ESP 2018-2030) is to ensure that all students are given equitable quality learning opportunities.
False
True

SECTION C

FILL IN QUESTIONS

Instruction: Answer all questions in this section by filling n the space provided on the question paper with the correct or best answer.

The focus of GALOP (Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project) is to ………..

Answer: improve the quality of education in low performing basic education schools and strengthen education sector equity and accountability in Ghana.

Write out in full the following acronyms; i. GBDC CTVET iii. NaCCA and iv. NaSIA

Answer: i. GBDC: Ghana Book Development Council

CTVET: Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training

iii. NaCCA: National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

NaSIA: National Schools Inspectorate Authority

Which agencies were merged in 2020 to form the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)?

Answer: The National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) and the National Accreditation Board(NAB).

The Ministry of Education is Responsible for ………..

Answer: All policies on education, including apprenticeship and wider skills acquisition in Ghana and to provide education that ensure opportunity is equal for all, no matter what their background family circumstances. In contrast, the Ghana Education Service is responsible for implementation of approved national pre- tertiary educational policies and programs to ensure that all Ghanaian children of school- going age irrespective of tribe, gender, disability, religious and political affiliations.

The act of teachers’ demonstrating a strong relationship with students is by………

Answer: getting to know each of your students, discovering their interests and passions, their struggles and strengths.

When supervisors rate their employees, the process is called…………

Answer: performance Appraisal.

Barriers to effective communication are referred to as ……….

Answer: Attitudinal Barriers

What type of rating scale would a teacher be using when he rank his student highest performing to the lowest. Answer: Teacher rating scales

The abbreviation “KPI” is the short form of the phenomenon that provide for evaluation task accomplishment. This abbreviation stands for……….

Answer: KPI- Key Performance Indicators

Educational management focuses on doing things right which focuses on …………

Answer: decision making, problem solving, communication, information management and effective team building.

The re- appointment of a teacher who was interdicted as a result of disciplinary investigation, but cleared of all charges is referred to as ………. Answer: Re- instatement

A formal and systematic set of procedures used to obtain information about how much students have learnt is referred to as ……….. Answer: Test

On the GES Organogram, the Director General is directly responsible to……… Answer: GES Council.

Three bodies or committees that have been established at the local and district levels to foster local community participation in decision- making are Parent Teacher Association (PTA), School Management Committee (SMC) and ………… Answer: District Education Oversight Committee (DEOC)

When a teacher uses praise on a students anytime he/she is on task, the management strategy being used by the teacher is known as……… answer: Motivation

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SECTION A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

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The aim of Ghana’s system of education is …………..
Personality development
Character formation
Preservation of culture
All of the above

The ministry of Education of Ghana, which is a multi-portfolio government ministry, was established in ……..
1947
1956
1957
1960

Which of the following is/are the objective(s) of the 1987 Education Reform?
Increase access to basic education
Shorten the pre- tertiary education structure from 17 years to 12 years

Make education cost-effective

Improve the quality of education by making it more relevant to socio – economic conditions
I only
II and III only
I,II and III only
All of the above

How many functional divisions does the Ghana Education Service have at the headquarters?
9
7
11
12

The performance of a student can be evaluated in the best possible manner through………
Annual Assessment
Continuous Assessment
Monty Assessment
Weekly Assessment

Which of the following is not a body under the Ministry of Education which implements its polices and programmes?
Ghana Education Service
Non-Formal Education Division
Teacher Education Division
Ghana Library Authority

Testing in education is only possible by using ………
Achievement test
Intelligence Test
Aptitude Test
Standardized Achievement Test

How many units has the technical and Vocational Education Division (TVED) of the Ghana Education Service (GES) Headquarters?
7
8
9
10

Which of the following is/are not the objective(s) of the Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE)?
Improving the quality of learning and teaching
Improving access to basic education facilities

Encouraging private sector participation in the provision of education facilities.

Improving management efficiency
III only
Ii and III only
I, II and III only
None of the above

Which one of the following Acts established the Ghana Education Service in 1995?
Act 506
605
778
788

Which of the following is/are not the way(s) through which education policies are formulated?
Imposition by elites
Political discussions

Stakeholder consultations

I only
I, II and III
II and III only
III only

How many divisions are under the jurisdiction of the Deputy Director – General (Quality and Access) of the Ghana Education Service?
5
6
4
8

Curriculum provides guidance for …………..
Schools
Teachers
Students
Parents

Psychological foundation plays its role in the development of curriculum, keeping in view of the …….
Students’needs
Student’s interest
Student’s capabilites
All of the above

An outline of the topics of a subject to be covered in a specific time is called a ……….
Programme
Syllabus
Curriculum
Course

All of the following statements regarding a teacher are correct except that the teacher
Changes his/her attitudes and behaviour according the needs of the society
Is a friend, guide and philosopher
Is the leader of the class
Teaches what the students know

The type of education acquired without any specific purpose, fixed period is called
Formal Edaucation
Indirect Education
Individual Education
Informal education

Why are co-curricular activities used in teaching?
To assist the teacher
To make teaching easy
To make teaching attractive
To make teaching interesting and effective

Which of the following sentences is/are correct about the nature of teaching?
It is remedial
It is diagnostic

It is both remedial and diagnostic

I only
II only
III only
All of the above

The procedure used to determine learner’s abilities is referred to as
Criterion-referred test
Maximum performance test
Norm-referenced test
Typical performance test

What are the three components of educational process?
Direction, instruction and skill
Teacher and books
Teacher, students and education
Teaching, learning and practice

Teaching through the deductive method is done from the…..
Easy to difficult
General to the specific
Marco to the micro
Specific to the general

A/an ……………. assessment is one which measures what is intended to measure.
Consistent
Fair
Reliable
Valid

The use of technology to enhance the learning process is called ……… in education.
Communication Technology
Information communication technology
Information retrieval
Information Technology

The purpose of evaluation in education is to ……..
Assign a mark or score to a student
Make judgement about the quality of learning
Measure the achievement of students
Test the students in a subject

According to John Dewey, the teacher should guide students in acquiring knowledge as a ………… in the learning process.
Facilitator
Guide
Lead the child
Philosopher

The primary aim of educational psychology is to………….
Contribute to an understanding of sound educational practices
Provide the academic background essential for effective teaching
Provide a theoretical framework for educational research
Provide the teacher with a greater appreciation of his role in the education of the child

The word “pedagogy” means to………..
Educate the child
Guide the child
Lead the child
Understand the child

A scoring guide to evaluate the quality of students is called ………
Checklist
Inventories
Rating scales
Rubrics

Teachers should present information to the students clearly and in interesting ways and relate new information to the things students………….
Already know
Are not willing to know
Are willing to know
don’t know

The field of study which is concerned with the construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem solving and decision-making is called ………
Cognitive Development
Education
Episremology
Pedagogy

The process of obtaining numerical value for a characteristic is known as
Assessment
Evaluation
Measurement
Test

In teaching, the discussion method can be used when ……….
The topic is easy
The topic is not known
The topic is very difficult
All of the above

Which of the following is/are the main aim(s) of teaching?
To develop only thinking
The develop only reasoning
To give information
(A) and (B)

The quality of teaching is reflected by the
Attendance of students in the class
Duration of silence maintained in the class
Percentage pass of students
Quality of questions asked by students

A formal and systematic procedure of getting information is called………
Assignment
Evaluation
Measurement
Testing

Which of the following is not considered a key behaviour essential for effective teaching?
Effective use of bulletin board space
Instructional variety
Lesson clarity
Student success rate

An effective teacher is expected to ……..
Encourage students students to be initiative
Make students feel that education is their need
Reduce the anxiety level of students to moderate level
All of the above

An evaluation that monitors learning progress is referred to as ………….
Diagnostic
Formative
Placement
Summative

The main purpose of supervising teaching is to ……….
Achieve success in examination
Properly utilize school facilities
Carry out the curriculum
Advance pupils’ welfare

Yamoah teaches Junior High School 3. when her students enter her classroom each day, they walk to their assigned desks and take their seats. Immediately, they take out their notebooks to write down and answer the questions that is on the board that reviews the previous day’s lesson. While the students are quiet working, Mrs Yamoah takes attendance. Once everyone has answered the question, Mrs. Yamoah reviews it with her class before moving on to the day’s lesson. Which of the following terms accurately describes the the situation above?
A disorganized classroom
A flexible classroom
A rigid classroom
A well-managed classroom

Which of the following is not one of the core domains of the National Teachers’ Standards?
Professional Ethics
Professional knowledge
Professional Practice
Professional Values and Attitudes

Which of the following is not a tool for formative assessment in scholastic domain?
Conversational skill
Multiple Choice Question
Projects
Oral questions

What was Ghana’s score on the corruption perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International in 2018?
38%
39%
40%
41%

Which one of the following political ideologies is Plato credited with?
Collectivism
Democracy
Imperialism
Individualism

The first important step in teaching is
Knowing the background of the students
Organizing materials to be taught
Planning beforehand
Summarizing the lesson

A newly posted teacher who is maltreated in his/her class by students should deal with them by ………..
Applying punitive measures
Changing his/her class after consultation with the headteacher
Giving them a threat of expulsion
Improving his/her qualities and expressing them in a good way

The main purpose of classroom assessment is to ………….
Compare student’s performance
Improve instruction
Measure teachers’ effectiveness
Report to parents

Where is the international Court of Justice situated?
The Hague
Berlin
Washington DC
Geneva

The term used for monitoring outcomes with reference to objectives is ………..
Evaluation
Interview
Measurement
Test

SECTION B

TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS

The Ministry of Education formulates and implements approved national policies and programmes on education in Ghana.
True
False

Teacher Education Division (TED) is one of the divisions at the Ghana Education Service Headquarters.
True
False

In any school situation, performance tasks are hands-on activities that require students to demonstrate their ability to perform certain actions.
True
False

Teachers who are respected and liked are associated with greater student satisfaction and higher achievement.
True
False

A teacher cannot exhibit referent power from the first day of class by giving students a sense of belonging and acceptance.
True
False

Classroom are said to have norms when only few of the students agree on what is and /or what is not socially acceptable classroom behaviour.
True
False

Social psychologists believe that the process group formation begins when its member agree to go against the norms of the group.
True
False

Licensure and exits tests are the best predictors of classroom performance of teachers.
True
False

If a teacher with a high degree of clarity, he/she will spend less time going over material.
True
False

Students performance is higher in class where the teacher devotes large amount of time to the process and materials needed rather than teaching content.
True
False

What a teacher does not say is every bit as important as what a teacher does say.
True
False

Competitive activities have little value in establishing or maintaining an effective classroom climate and should thus be avoided.
True
False

Students feel important and are encouraged to participate in class when a teacher uses their ideas in moving a class lesson or activity forward.
True
False

Bid-rigging may result in the supply of inferior textbooks and supplies.
True
False

In assessing learning, it is not important to know the purpose of assessment before selecting an assessment approach.
True
False

Types of corruption in elementary-secondary education range from academic cheating to bribery and nepotism in teaching appointments, to bid-rigging in the procurement of textbooks and supplies.
True
False

When families are made to pay bribes for services, this puts poor students at a disadvantage and thus reduces equal access to education.
True
False

Giving teachers the authority and responsibility to apply their ow professional knowledge to making decisions in their area of responsibility is an important aspect of collegiality.
True
False

Establishing rules and procedure is one of the least important classroom management tasks.
True
False

The performing stage begins when students want to show they can do some things independently of the teacher.
True
False

Written assessments are activities in which the students selects or composes a response to a prompt.
True
False

The teacher cannot either alter the classroom climate but should work for students success regardless of the climate.
True
False

In Ghana, the National Teachers’ Standards sets out the maximum levels of practice that all trained teachers must reach by the end of their pre- service teacher education course in order to play such a critical role.
True
False

The skills must be demonstrated in performance tasks cannot vary considerably.
True
False

In a school, teachers have many different types of assessment available to them.
True
False

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SECTION A

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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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In the field of education, understanding the fundamental aspects of the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) is crucial. These organizations play a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape of Ghana. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore various facets of MoE and GES, contemporary issues in education, effective school and classroom management, educational leadership, learning theories, and the vital realm of assessment and evaluation. This knowledge equips Teachers, administrators, and stakeholders with the necessary insights to navigate and contribute to the educational system effectively and also to write and pass the Promotion Exams Successfully.

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PART ONE (1): GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF MOE AND GES

The MoE and its Functions. All Agencies and Affiliates of MOE
The GES: Mission, Vision, and Mandate
Relevant Laws that affect MoE and GES
The GES Council and its Functions.
Structure and Functions of GES Headquarters
Division of GES
Progression levels of GES/ Scheme of Service.
Organizational Structure at the District and Regional Education Office
Conditions of Service in GES
The Pre-Tertiary Education Act, 2020
System of Pre-Tertiary Education
Free, Compulsory, and Universal Basic Education
Management of Pre-Tertiary Schools
Inclusive Education
Establishment of Education Service
Membership of the Education Service
Objectives and Functions of the Education Service
Governing Body of the GES
Functions of the GES Council
Tenure of office of Members of the GES council NEW GES Governing Council Members, Functions and Tenure of Office
Meetings of the Council
The Director General of GES and his Functions
The Deputy Director Generals of GES and their Functions
The Regional Education Directorate, RDE, DRDE, and their Functions
The District Education Directorate, The DDE, The Deputy DDEs and their Functions
Collaborations with the GES and other Religious Bodies
Responsibilities of the DA and the DEOC
Sub-Committees of DEOC
Management of Public Basic and SHSs
Funds of the Education Service
Accounts and Audit Units in the GES
Ghana TVET Service
Establishment, Membership, Objectives, and Functions of the Gh TVET Service
Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP)
Meaning and Aims of Kindergarten
Core Competencies
Headship of a School
Qualifications of Headship of a School
Deployment and Transfers
Postings, Repostings, and Types
Conditions for Reposting
Secondment

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PART TWO (2): CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUCATION

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Education Strategic Plan 2018- 2030
UNESCO Education 2030 Framework for Action
National Teachers Standards
National Teacher Education Curriculum Framework
National Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies
Teacher Professional Development

PART THREE (3): SCHOOL/CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Roles and responsibilities of a Teacher in the classroom
Principles of effective instructions
Teaching strategies for helping students pay attention in class
- I do, We do, You do
- Think-Pair-share
- Scaffolding
- Discussion
- Role Play
Teaching strategies for helping students remember and study effectively
Causes of classroom disturbances (Teacher factor)
Teaching strategies for a good beginning of the school year
Dealing with Problems Behavior

PART FOUR (4): EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND MANAGEMENT

Basis for Leadership Power and its Types
Leadership styles
Administration and Management
Educational Management Models and their Corresponding Leadership Styles (Political model)
Educational Administrations
Goals of Educational Institutions
The raw materials of Education
The nature of Staff in the School
The process of Education
Effects of the agencies on the raw materials used by Education
Reference groups that the schools Administrators have to deal with
The structure and site of the school
Theories regarding functions of Administrators
Basic task of an Administrator

PART FIVE (5): LEARNING THEORIES

Features of Learning
Approaches to Learning
Instrumental Conditions (Thorndike Laws of Readiness, Exercise, and effects)
Educational Implications
Reinforcement and types
Punishment and its kinds
Constructivism and Humanism
The concept of motivation
Types of motivation
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and their applications in the classroom
Techniques of motivating students
Teachers and peers as joint contributors to student learning
21st-century teaching strategies

Scaffolding
Cognitive apprenticeship
Tutoring
Peer tutoring
Cooperative learning and its approaches
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Principles of Assessment
Principles of Fair Assessment
Informal and Formal Assessment
Assessment strategies
Norm-referenced interpretation and uses
Criterion-referenced interpretation and uses
Formative evaluation
Summative evaluation
Purpose of assessment
Types of assessment
- Assessment of Learning (AoL)
- Assessment as Learning (AaL)
- Assessment for Learning (AfL)
- School-Based Assessment (SBS)
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Taxonomies of Education
Objectives and Characteristics of a good Test
Principles of Validity
Categories of Validity
Factors affecting Validity
Test Reliability
Planning Classroom Test and Assessment
Achievement Test
Types and Characteristics Authentic Assessment
Alternative Assessment
National Large-scale Assessment

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SECTION A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Which one of the following best describes the focus of inclusive education? to increase A. integration of basic, secondary and tertiary systems of education B. integration of various subject disciplines such as arts, science and business C. participation of all staff in decision making including non teaching staff D. participation of all students in schools including those with disabilities.
Answer: D. participation of all students in schools including those with disabilities.
The principal strategy adopted for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is A. adopting multiple ways of representing content to learners B. asking parents to sign the completed assignments of learners C. giving learners quizzes at the end of every lesson D. inviting parents to attend school meetings open days
Answer: A. adopting multiple ways of representing content to learners.
The professional knowledge of teachers entails knowledge of: I. Subject matter content and grade-level standards. II. schools as organizations. III. Instructional strategies and Instructional design. IV. assessment practices and data literacy A. I & III only B. I, II, & III only C. I, II, III, & IV D. I, III, & IV only
Answer: C. I, II, III, & IV
What is the primary purpose for establishing School Management Committee (SMC)? To help. A. ensure greater participation in governance by the directorates at the basic level. B. ensure greater stakeholder participation in governance at the basic level. C. improve governance at the high school. D. improve governance at the primary school.
Answer: B. ensure greater stakeholder participation in governance at the basic level.
The headteacher in a learner-centred school undertakes 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. C. encouraging teachers to develop lesson plans that use existing knowledge. D. motivating and sustaining teachers’ interest in teaching.
Answer: B. encouraging teachers to avoid tests and other assessments.
The Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023) is an Act that A. establishes the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training B. establishes the Complimentary Education Agency C. merges the Ghana Education Service and Ghana Tertiary Education Commission D. merges the National Teaching Council and the National
Answer: A. establishes the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Which one of the following statements about discipline and punishment is true? A. Discipline focuses on imposing controls and punishment focuses on promoting positive behaviour. B. Discipline focuses on promoting positive behaviour and punishment focuses on imposing controls. C. Discipline is the responsibility of the district director and punishment is the responsibility of the school head. D. Discipline is the responsibility of the school head and punishment is the responsibility of the district director.
Answer: B. Discipline focuses on promoting positive behaviour and punishment focuses on imposing controls.
Which one of the following is not a value of the education sector in Ghana? A. Accountability and Transparency B. Efficient Management of Resources C. Financial Resource Interviews D. Quality Education
Answer: C. Financial Resource Interviews
Which one of the following statements best describes the primary activity undertaken By the Ghana Education Service? A. Develop national curriculum for the pre-tertiary level B. Formulate approved national policies and programmes for the pre-tertiary level. C. Implement approved national policies and programmes to the pre-tertiary level. D. Prepare approved salary structure to teachers at the pre-tertiary level.
Answer: C. Implement approved national policies and programmes to the pre-tertiary level.
Which of the following is not a function of the National Teaching Council? A. Accredit institutions offering teacher education and development programmes B. Issue license and accreditation to pre-tertiary institutions in Ghana C. Issue temporary certification to unqualified persons who desire to teach D. Provide a framework for the development of teacher education curriculum
Answer: B. Issue license and accreditation to pre-tertiary institutions in Ghana
When adopting differentiated instruction in teaching: I. the teacher recognizes diversity among students as normal, II. sees every student’s potential for academic success. III. accepts responsibility for maximizing student’s progress. IV. tailors instruction to assessment-indicated student needs A. I, II, & III only B. I, II, III, & IV C. II only D. I & II only
Answer: B. I, II, III, & IV
The highest disciplinary authority that has the power to endorse any recommendation to summarily dismiss a teaching or non-teaching personnel from Ghana Education Service (GES) is the A. Board of Governors B. Director-General of GES C. GES Council D. Ministry of Education
Answer: C. GES Council
The strategy observed in the classroom facilitates: I. higher order thinking skills. II. science achievement. III. transfer of skills to other areas of study. IV. teamwork and social skills. A. I, II & III only B. I, II, III, & IV C. I, III, & IV only D. II, III, & IV only
Answer: B. I, II, III, & IV
Students learn about a subject through the experience of solving open-ended problems in A. Curriculum-based learning. B. Problem-based learning. C. Standard-based learning. D. Student-based learning.
Answer: B. Problem-based learning.
Lifelong learning is driven by the goal of A. achieving education progress. B. achieving education sustainability. C. improving attendance. D. improving test scores.
Answer: B. achieving education sustainability.
The core element of cooperative learning is to A. encourage contracts between teachers and parents. B. foster student competition rather than student support. C. promote ability groupings. D. showcase the positive effects of interdependence.
Answer: D. showcase the positive effects of interdependence.
The observed teaching strategy moves through sequential stages of A. Focused instruction; Collaborative learning; Guided instruction; Independent learning B. Focused instruction; Guided instruction; Collaborative learning; Independent learning C. Guided instruction; Focused instruction; Collaborative learning; Independent learning D. Guided instruction; Independent learning; Focused instruction; Collaborative learning
Answer: B. Focused instruction; Guided instruction; Collaborative learning; Independent learning
What is the intended outcome of this teaching strategy? To A. allow for interaction time between teachers and students B. give teachers more time to prepare their scheme of learning C. promote independent studies on the part of students D. strengthen efficacy to transfer understanding on the part of students
Answer: D. strengthen efficacy to transfer understanding on the part of students
Which one of the following is not a benefit of the observed teaching strategy? A. Improved student academic performance. B. Increased student chances to be creative C. Increased student dependency on teachers D. Increased student motivation and confidence.
Answer: C. Increased student dependency on teachers
What teaching strategy was adopted by teacher (mentor)? A. Cooperative learning B. Differentiated instruction C. Gradual release of responsibility D. Team teaching
Answer: C. Gradual release of responsibility
The teaching strategy adopted by the teacher enables the learners to learn: I. social skills by interacting with one another II. to be independent from the teacher III. to think for themselves IV. focus only on knowledge acquisition A. I & II only B. I, II, & III only C. I, II, III & IV D. IV only
Answer: B. I, II, & III only
Which one of the following statements about student grouping is correct? A. Grouping should be done throughout the school day B. Heterogeneous grouping is preferable to homogeneous grouping. C. Homogeneous grouping is preferable to heterogeneous grouping. D. None of the above
Answer: B. Heterogeneous grouping is preferable to homogeneous grouping.
The culture shared by the school head enables teachers to A. conduct continuous students’ performance assessment B. encourage teachers to avoid tests and other assessments C. involve each learner in the teaching/learning process D. develop lesson plans that use existing knowledge
Answer: C. involve each learner in the teaching/learning process
The leadership of the school head involves A. Determining and applying the expectations of the District Directorate of Education to the school. B. Adopting the best practices in teaching and learning to the school. C. Ensuring that parents sign the completed assignments of learners D. Providing a framework for the development of teacher education curriculum.
Answer: B. Adopting the best practices in teaching and learning to the school.
Which of the following statements about interdisciplinary teacher teaming is incorrect? A. In teams, teacher preferences and power can result in one subject dominating other subjects. B. Teaming is intended to accommodate curricula constructed around contemporary subjects and problems rather than disciplines (separate subjects). C. Teams are usually more open to considering change than are traditional academic departments. D. None of the above.
Answer: A. In teams, teacher preferences and power can result in one subject dominating other subjects.

26. Which one of the following is not a benefit of the observed teaching strategy?
A. Improved student academic performance.
B. Increased student chances to be creative

C. Increased student dependency on teachers
D. Increased student motivation and confidence.

27. What teaching strategy was adopted by teacher (mentor)?
A. Cooperative learning
B. Differentiated instruction
C. Gradual release of responsibility
D. Team teaching

28. The teaching strategy adopted by the teacher enables the learners to learn:
I. social skills by interacting with one another
II to be independent from the teacher
III to think for themselves
IV focus only on knowledge acquisition

A. l & II only
B. I, II, & Ill only
C. I, II, III & IV
D. IV only

29. Which one of the following statements about student grouping is correct?

A. Grouping should be done throughout the school day
B. Heterogeneous grouping is preferable to homogeneous grouping.
C. Homogeneous grouping is preferable to heterogeneous grouping.
D. None of the above

37. Which of the following statements about interdisciplinary teacher teaming is
incorrect?

A. In teams, teacher preferences and power can result in one subject dominating
other subjects.
B. Teaming is intended to accommodate curricula constructed around
contemporary subjects and problems rather than disciplines (separate
subjects).
C. Teams are usually more open to considering change than are traditional
academic departments.
D. None of the above.

Use the following scenario to answer questions 37, 38 and 39

A teacher taking up a new assignment at a new school was told by the school head during
orientation that a teacher in this school is expected to examine one’s underlying beliefs
about teaching and learning and one’s alignment with actual classroom practice before,
during and after a course is taught. The school head stressed that teachers in the school
plan, experience, and evaluate, and the new teacher is to adopt this teaching pedagogy

38. The culture shared by the school head enables teachers to
A. conduct self-assessments of their instructional techniques.
B. set the ground rules in the classroom.
C. stay with the instructional pedagogy they are used to.
D. work independently in the classroom.

39. Which of the following statements is true about the culture in the school? The school
culture creates conditions for

I. practice-based learning settings to support learning from one’s
II.Professional experiences
III. Utilisation of knowledge transfer from formal acquisition of knowledge
adoption of observation checklist to guide practice
IV. peer classroom observation
A. I, II, & Ill
B. I, II, & IV
C. I, III, & IV
D. II, III, & IV

40. What school culture is being shared by the head?
A. Innovative practice
B. Reflective practice
C. Student centred practice
D. Teacher centred practice

41. Which one of the following statements about year-round school calendar is not
correct? Year-round school calendar increases
A. access to remediation opportunities for students.
B. student retention rates.
C. the functional capacity of a school.
D. the need to re-teach skills to students after long vacations.

A test that measures a student’s knowledge or skill relation to content
standard is
A. criterion-referenced
B issue-referenced.
C. norm-referenced
D. textbook referenced.

31. Consensus as a decision-making strategy refers to
A. determining which faction’s position will prevail
B. reaching a decision everyone can accept
C. the process of reaching an ideal decision.
D. voting for the best decision.

32. Which one of the following statements about teacher performance evaluation is not
correct? The process can be
A. both formative and summative
B. formative.
C. neither summative nor formative,
D. summative.

33. The primary purpose of teacher summative performance evaluation is to
A. determine if a teacher should be re-employed.

B. force teachers to develop lesson plans.
C. improve the teachers’ performance,
D. remind teachers they are being watched.

34. In performance evaluation, merit and worth are important concepts. Which one of
the following statements about merit and worth is correct?
A. Both merit and worth pertain to measuring an employee’s effectiveness
B. Merit pertains to measuring an employee’s effectiveness.
C. Merit pertains to measuring an employee’s value to the school.
D. Worth pertains to measuring an employee’s effectiveness.

35. Which one of the following statements about school culture is correct? It
A. describes a school’s mission.
B. describes the demographic composition of a school.
C. is solely determined by the school head’s behaviour.
D. is the shared values that help educators to address problems.

36. Why are decisions about strategies for school improvement said to entail higher
levels of uncertainty?
A. A lot of time is spent on school improvement efforts
B. Future conditions cannot be predicted accurately
C. Teachers are not interested in participating in school improvement efforts
D. The school head may be autocratic

43. Which one of the following statements is true about a school’s climate and culture?
A. The school climate is another word for school culture
B. The school climate is part of the school culture
C. The school culture is part of the school climate
D. The school culture is used in JHS and school climate is used in SHS
44. In which of the following situations would peer teaching be adopted as a classroom management strategy? When
A. colleague teachers can teach the same topic.
B. the class teacher has to attend staff meeting.
C. the class teacher is marking assignments,
D. top performers in class can help struggling students.
of?

45. In which of the following theories multiple causation a defining characteristic
A. Classical theory of management
B. Needs theory of management
C. School theory of management
D. Systems theory of management

46. Which of the following statements is true about a school’s philosophy. It
A. addresses the shared values and beliefs of the school.
B. describes the shared purpose of the school,
C. entails the strategies for reaching the preferred future.
D. is the shared preferred future of the school.

47. Which one of the following statements is not correct about intensification
mandates? They
A. are imposed on schools from external stakeholders.
B. are uniformly applied to all schools.
C. require schools to do more of what they already were doing.
D. require schools to use their plans to drive improvement.

48. The pursuit of moral and ethical behaviour in their schools requires teachers to
A. avoid promoting data-driven decisions.
B. cater for the needs of their constituency.
C. seek to represent all stakeholders fairly.
D. seek to represent their departments

49. Planned activities to implement in the classroom are best known as
A. instructional procedures
B. lesson plans
C. rules and regulations
D. school curriculum

50. In matters of student discipline, students should
A have a fair and impartial hearing
B. have no recourse to appeal a decision.
C present only the class teacher as a witness.
D. All of the above.

51. The five principles of Leadership for Learning (L/L) includes all of the following.
except
A. a focus on learning
B. equality and equity
C. learning dialogue
D. shared accountability

52. Which one of the following statements is true about unprogrammed decisions in the
school?

A. Existing policy and rules do not prescribe the action to be taken
B. Existing policy and rules prescribe the action to be taken
C. The decision is of less importance to the school
D. The decision would be evaluated by the school head

53. Effective teaching recommendations include
I.Present new material in small steps with learner practice after each step

II.Guide learners as they begin to practice
III.Provide systematic feedback and corrections
IV.eachers consult parents on what to teach

A. 1, & II only
B. I, II, & Ill only
C. I, II, III, & IV
D. & Ill only

54. Effective classroom management strategies do not include
A. encouraging initiative
B. letting students help establish guidelines
C. modelling ideal behaviour
D. providing textbooks

55. One of the key learning objectives of SDG 4; “to ensure inclusive and equitable
quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” is that the
learner

A. knows the basic principles of sustainable planning and building, and can identify
opportunities for making their own area more sustainable and inclusive
B. understands that inequality is a major driver for societal problems and
individual dissatisfaction
C. is able to identify their individual rights and clarify their needs and values
related to work.
D. is able to recognize the intrinsic value of education and to analyse and identify
their own learning needs in their personal development.

56. Which of the following statements is true in an open school climate
A. All decisions are made by PTA
B. Interactions among stakeholders are promoted
C. Parents do not participate in decision making
D. School heads interact only with teachers

SECTION B

TRUE OR FALSE QUESTIONS.

instruction: Answer all questions in this Section by identifying whether the statement
provided is true or false Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct or best option on
your question paper.

56. District Education Oversight Committee (DEOC) is a structure to facilitate community
participation in education
A. True
B. False

57. The Capitation Grant was introduced in basic schools to remove fees as barrier
to access to Education
A True
B. False

58. An attribute of good governance in GES is non-delegation of management
control of an institution
A True
B. False

59. The core function of the Ghana Education Service is to formulate approved structure and
content on education in the country
A True
B. False

60. The Ghana Education Service Act, 2008 (Act, 778) is the current Act governing
The Ghana Education Service
A. True
B. False

61. A school’s “informal organization” refers to the structure of extra-curricular
activities.
A. True
B. False

62. Giving teachers the authority and responsibility to apply their own professional
knowledge to making decisions in their area of responsibility is an important aspect
of collegiality.
A. True
B. False

63. Teacher survey is not an effective process for collecting data about instructional and
organizational effectiveness.

True
False

64. Norm-referenced tests cannot be used to improve instruction.
A. True
B. False

65 Value-added assessment focuses on student learning gains in an academic year.
A True
False

66 Complexity in school scheduling relates to meeting the different needs of students.
A True
False

67. School heads should refrain from conducting community surveys.
A True
B. False

68. Novice teachers are socialized in order to perpetuate the culture of the school.
A. True
B. False

69. Teachers exercise leadership in the school in their operations
A. True
B. False

70 A school is considered efficient if inputs are low and outputs are high.
A. True
B. False

72. Consensus in planning increases teacher sense of ownership in school improvement
efforts.
A. True
B. False

73. Visioning identifies destination, planning provides the goals and strategies to get
there
A. True
B. False

74, Efficiency as a value affects school policy decisions.
A. True
B. False

75. Successful inclusive education happens primarily through accepting, understanding,
and attending to student differences and diversity
A. True
B. False

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