GES Promotion Examination Questions and Answers; PS, ADII, ADI and DD

GES Promotion Examination Questions and Answers; PS, ADII, ADI and DD

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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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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)

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

17. What regulates the behaviour of a profession —-

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

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

19. How many management levels have Ghana Education Services—

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

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

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

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

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

25. Which act does GES hinges on, ——

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

 

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

28. Which policy was introduced in 1961? ——

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

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

31. When was the JSS fully implemented? —-

32. Which year was the JSS piloted? —

33. When was the JSS idea conceived? —-

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

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

36. When was the MoE formed?—–

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

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

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

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

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

43. Who chairs the DEOC meeting?——-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

54. Which age does basic education commences —-

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

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

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

 

 

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

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

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

Peter Nubuor Djangmah, [23/02/2023 4:04 am] 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 –

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

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