Trial Quiz on Educational Reforms (1951 – 2007).

Here are sample Multiple Choice Questions on Educational Reforms (1951 – 2007).

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GES Aptitude Test 2025, Trial Quiz on Educational Reforms (1951 – 2007).

Multiple Choice Questions.

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The Education Act of 1961 also led to the introduction of:

A. Public universities

B. Computer literacy programmes

C. Girls-only schools

D. Local Education Authorities

2 / 29

The Curriculum Research and Development Division (CRDD) is responsible for:

A. Conducting school exams.

B. Building classrooms

C. Developing and reviewing school curricula

D. Training teachers

3 / 29

The 1987 reforms led to the phasing out of the:

A. Polytechnic education

B. SHS system

C. Sixth Form System

D. Basic school system

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The FCUBE policy includes:

A. SHS and university education

B. Primary and JHS education

C. Only primary education

D. Kindergarten to SHS

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The Accelerated Development Plan for Education was launched in:

A. 1948

B. 1966

C. 1957

D. 1951

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The main goal of FCUBE was to:

A. Eliminate private schools

B. Privatize education

C. Provide free and compulsory basic education for all

D. Increase fees

7 / 29

The 2007 reforms were launched under which president?

A. Nana Akufo-Addo

B. John Kufuor

C. Jerry Rawlings

D. John Mahama

8 / 29

The Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) policy was launched in:

A. 1995

B. 1999

C. 1992

D. 2001

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One major recommendation of the Anamuah-Mensah Committee was:

A. Expansion of tertiary access

B. Eliminating Basic Education

C. Introduction of 4-year Senior High School

D. Reverting to Middle Schools

10 / 29

In the 2007 reform, how many years were proposed for Senior High School?

A. 5

B. 4

C. 3

D. 2

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In the 6-3-3-4 system, the final “4” represents:

A. Four core subjects

B. Four regional offices

C. Four years of SHS

D. Four years of university education

12 / 29

The 1987 reform replaced Middle Schools with:

A. Community Colleges

B. Preschools

C. Junior Secondary Schools

D. Teacher Training Colleges

13 / 29

One major reason for the 1987 reforms was to:

A. Promote rote learning

B. Align education with manpower needs

C. Expand university admissions

D. Eliminate teacher training

14 / 29

The first major educational reform in Ghana was introduced in:

A. 1987

B. 1951

C. 1961

D. 1925

15 / 29

The 1987 Educational Reform Programme introduced a new structure known as:

A. 9-3-4

B. 6-3-3-4

C. 6-4-4

D. 7-4-2-2

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Which body was responsible for implementing the 1987 reforms?

A. WAEC

B. Ghana Education Service (GES)

C. NaCCA

D. Ghana Education Trust Fund

17 / 29

The 1995 FCUBE policy covers how many years of education?

A. 4

B. 6

C. 12

D. 9

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Basic Education in Ghana under reforms generally includes:

A. Only Junior High

B. Primary to Senior High

C. Kindergarten to Junior High School

D. Kindergarten to Primary 3

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The Accelerated Development Plan of 1951 aimed primarily to:

A. Reduce schools

B. Privatize education

C. Promote secondary education

D. Expand access to basic education

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The 2002 President’s Committee on Review of Education was chaired by:

A. Prof. K. A. Busia

B. Professor Jophus Anamuah-Mensah

C. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

D. Nana Akufo-Addo

21 / 29

The 2007 reform maintained the basic education structure as:

A. 6 years

B. 12 years

C. 8 years

D. 9 years

22 / 29

The 1961 Education Act made primary education in Ghana:

A. Optional

B. Private-only

C. Free and compulsory

D. Expensive

23 / 29

The Dzobo Committee Report laid the foundation for the:

A. 1951 reforms

B. 2007 Reform Review

C. 1987 Educational Reform

D. 1992 Constitution

24 / 29

A significant feature of the 2007 reform was the promotion of:

A. Latin and Greek

B. Classical music

C. Technical and vocational education and training (TVET)

D. Home tuition

25 / 29

The 2007 reforms emphasized ___________ and ICT integration in basic education.

A. French immersion

B. Religious studies

C. Agricultural development

D. Vocational training

26 / 29

The primary motive behind continuous reforms in Ghana’s education system is to:

A. Build more elite schools

B. Respond to socio-economic development needs

C. Impress foreign donors

D. Maintain tradition

27 / 29

The Education Act that provides the legal backing for FCUBE is Act __________.

A. 778

B. 778

C. 299

D. 506

28 / 29

The Dzobo Committee Report of 1974 recommended the introduction of:

A. Free tertiary education

B. Vocational boarding schools

C. Junior Secondary School (JSS) concept

D. Double-track system

29 / 29

The GES Council is responsible for:

A. Tertiary policy formulation

B. Governing the operations of Ghana Education Service

C. Printing books

D. School building projects

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