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GES Apptitude Test Trial Quiz Three for AD II

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1. Which of the following statements about cooperative learning is correct? Cooperative learning

A. Another term for ability grouping

B. To services delivered by joint service centres

C. Refers to learning contract between parents and teachers

D. Stresses student cooperation rather that student competition

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2. Evaluation is done to make judgement about the …………………………… of education.

A. quantity

B. time period

C. quality

D. age

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3. When did the earthquake that took thousands of human lives in Turkey and Syria occur?

A. 6 February, 2023

B. 7 February, 2023

C. 9 February, 2023

D. 8 February, 2023

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4. Which of the following processes is limited to quantitative description of pupil’s performance?

A. Measurement

B. Testing

C. Evaluation

D. Assessment

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5. Teachers pursuing moral and ethical behaviour in their schools usually …

A. do not promote data-driven decisions

B. seek to represent all stakeholders fairly and equally.

C. cater for the needs of their constituency

D. all of the above.

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6. A conflict matrix in relation to time tabling is designed to which of the following? Courses that

A. teachers are unwilling to teach.

B. cannot be scheduled at any time.

C. teachers cannot teach.

D. cannot be scheduled at the same time.

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7. Differentiated instruction is an effective method of teaching. Which statement accurately describes differentiated instruction? Differentiated instruction …

A. facilitates the timely completion of lessons

B. is a teacher’s response of meeting the needs of the learners.

C. break the lesson notes into smaller units. .

D. works best with a homogeneous learner group.

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8. Which of the following about students grouping is correct?

A. Heterogeneous grouping is preferable to homogeneous grouping

B. Grouping should be done throughout the school day rather than selectivity during the school day

C. Homogeneous grouping is preferable to heterogeneous grouping

D. None of the above

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9. 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. Teams are usually more open to considering change than are traditional academic departments.

C. Teaming is intended to accommodate curricula constructed around contemporary subjects and problems rather than disciplines (separate subjects)

D. None of the above

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10. Teachers are advised that in matters of student discipline, students should…

A. present only the class teacher as witness.

B. all of the above.

C. have a fair and impartial hearing.

D. have no recourse to appeal a decision.

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11. Which of the following statements about teacher performance evaluation is correct? The primary process is to

A. Force teachers to develop lesson plans

B. Improve the teachers’ performance

C. Remind teachers they are been watched

D. Determine if a teacher will be re-employed

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12. Which of the following is not an expectation of the National Teachers Standards? The standards expect the teacher to

A. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how different learning styles impact on teaching.

B. Demonstrate good knowledge in the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas.

C. Reflect on previous knowledge and utilize it as the only source of knowledge to teach.

D. Have a sound knowledge of learner’s different ways of organizing their learning.

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13. Which of the following statements about school culture is correct?

A. School culture describes the school’s mission.

B. School culture consists of shared values and beliefs that tell educators how to address problem.

C. School culture describes the demographic composition of a school

D. A principal’s behaviour is the sole determinant of school culture

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14. As a strategy to improve schools, which statement is false about intensification mandates?

A. They are uniformly applied to all schools.

B. They are imposed on schools from external stakeholders

C. They require schools to do more of what they are doing

D. They require schools to use their plans to drive improvement.

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15. In an open school climate…

A. interaction among stakeholders is promoted.

B. all decisions are made by the PTA

C. parents do not participate in decision making.

D. principals interact only with teachers.

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16. Which of the following constitute the National Teachers’ Standards?

A. Professional Values and Attitudes, Professional Associations, Professional Practice

B. Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, Professional License

C. Professional Associations, Professional Practice, Professional License

D. Professional Values and Attitudes, Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice

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17. The end of term exams conducted in schools are largely…

A. standardized achievement test.

B. intelligent tests

C. aptitude tests

D. achievement tests

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18. Outstanding teachers may be selected for awards by the school improvement and support officers, pupils/students, heads of institutions and colleagues.

A. True

B. False

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19. Which of the following is/are data produced by norm-referenced tests?

A. Determination of whether students are performing to grade level.

B. Mastery of specific objectives in the curriculum.

C. All of the above

D. Mastery of specific skills related to the curriculum.

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20. Which of the following statements about multi-track, year-round calendar is correct? The calendar

A. is intended to increase the functional capacity of a school.

B. is intended to decrease the functional capacity of a school

C. Reduces staffing needs

D. Decreases the need for storage space

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21. In a typical teaching and learning environment, students are most likely to be intrinsically motivated to learn when they…

A. know that they will be writing a test or examination in the near future

B. perceives that their performance compares favourably with that of their peers engaged in same task.

C. anticipate that they will receive positive rewards for achieving instructional objectives.

D. are interested in what they are learning and understand how it relates to their own lives.

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22. The guiding principle of guidance and counselling is that the optimum emotional and psychological well-being of the learner is a determining factor for effective learning.

A. False

B. True

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23. School philosophy is a cornerstone for continuous school improvement. Which of the following best explains a school philosophy? A school philosophy …

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.

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24. The purpose of evaluation in education is to …

A. test the students in a subject.

B. make judgement about the quality of learning.

C. assign a mark or score to a student.

D. measure the achievements of students.

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25. Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of reaching consensus? Consensus

A. involves determining which faction’s position will prevail.

B. is a process of reaching an ideal decision.

C. is another term for voting

D. involves reaching a decision everyone can accept

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26. The overall goal of the Ministry of Education is to provide relevant and quality education to some Ghanaians.

A. True

B. False

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27. One of the major quality assurance issues confronting heads of public senior high schools is the encroachment of school lands by local chiefs and other people.

A. True

B. False

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28. In performance evaluation, merit and worth are important concepts. Which of the following statements about them is correct?

A. Merit pertains to measuring an employee’s value to the school

B. Both merit and worth pertain to measuring an employee’s effectiveness

C. Worth pertains to measuring an employee’s effectiveness

D. Merit pertains to measuring an employee’s effectiveness

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29. The quality of teaching is determined by the total number of students in the class.

A. True

B. False

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30. The best possible way of evaluating a student’s performance is through…

A. annual tests

B. weekly tests

C. monthly tests.

D. an on-ongoing overall assessment throughout the year.

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31. The governing body of the Ghana Education Service is the ….

A. Ghana Education Service Council

B. The Ghana Education Service headquarters

C. Director of Education

D. The director general of the Ghana education service

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32. A school can directly improve academic performance of students improving teacher’s note-taking skills.

A. True

B. False

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33. The only apex discipline authority that has the power to endorse any recommendation to summarily dismiss teaching and non-teaching personnel from the GES is the

A. The Director General of GES.

B. Ministry of Education

C. Board of Governance

D. GES council.

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34. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4, Target 1 states that “by 2030, all boys and girls complete free equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes’

A. True

B. False

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35. The goal of the education sector is in accordance with the Education Act 778.

A. True

B. False

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36. Complete the following vision statement of the Ghana education service. The Ghana education service seeks to an enabling environment in all educational institutions management positions that will

A. Facilitate effective teaching and learning and efficiency in the management of the attainment of the goals of the service

B. Develop effective learning and efficiency in the management of the attainment of goals of the service.

C. Promote effective teaching and efficiency in the management of the attainment of the goals of the service

D. Facilitate effective formal and informal education in pre-tertiary institutions

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37. A formal and systematic procedure of getting information about much students have learnt is…

A. test

B. evaluation

C. measurement

D. assessment

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38. A/an …………………………….. is an instrument used for measuring sample of behaviour.

A. Measurement

B. Evaluation

C. Assessment

D. Test

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39. One of the key learning objectives of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4; “to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’’ is that, the learner…

A. is able to identify his/her individual rights clarify his/her needs and values related to work.

B. is able to recognize the intrinsic value of education and to analyze and identify his/her own learning needs in his/her personal development.

C. understands that inequality is a major driver for societal problems and individual dissatisfaction.

D. knows the basic principle of sustainable planning and building, and can identify opportunities for making his/her own are more sustainable and inclusive.

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40. The Ghana Education Trust Fund provides support mainly in the area of

A. Compensation of employees

B. Assets and investment expenditure

C. Administration expenses

D. Goods and services

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41. Decisions about what to do to improve schools entail higher levels of uncertainty. Why?

A. Future conditions cannot be predicted accurately.

B. Teachers are not interested in participating in school improvement efforts.

C. A lot of time is spent on school improvement efforts.

D. The school head may be autocratic.

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42. In a learner-centred school, which of the following would the school head encourage?

A. Parents to design the curriculum

B. Students to design the curriculum

C. Teachers to avoid test and other assessment because it demoralized students

D. Teachers to develop lesson plans that use existing knowledge to construct new knowledge

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43. Which of the following is not a specific duty of the Ghana Education Service?

A. Develop educational policies and programmes

B. Register teachers and keep an up-to-date register of all teachers in the public system

C. Register, supervise, and inspect private tertiary educational institutions

D. Maintain professional standards and the conduct of its personnel (knowledge of conditions of service and code of conduct required)

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44. Effective classroom management strategies do not include…

A. letting students help establish guidelines

B. providing textbooks.

C. modelling ideal behaviour

D. encouraging initiative

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45. Which of the following acts regulates the activities of the National Teaching Council?

A. Act 506

B. Act 778

C. Act 1049

D. Act 1023

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46. What is the core mandate of the Ghana Education Service?

A. To develop a national curriculum on education to be implemented by the Ministry of Education.

B. To prepare an approved salary structure for teachers of the Ministry of Education.

C. To implement approved national policies and programmes on education

D. To formulate approved national policies and programmes on education.

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47. Which of the following statements about teacher performance evaluation is not correct? The process can be

A. Formative

B. Summative nor formative

C. Summative

D. Formative and summative

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48. Distinguish between the scheme of work, ‘S’, and terms and conditions of service, ‘T’.

A. S refers to the syllabus while T refers to contract of appointment which regulates the relationship between GES and the teachers

B. S refers to contract of appointment which regulates the relationship between GSE and teachers whiles T refers to classroom teachers’ job description based on syllabus.

C. S refers to the classroom teachers’ job description, while T refers to the contract of appointment.

D. S refers to classroom teachers’ jobs description while T refers to code of conduct for teachers

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49. The purpose of evaluation is to make ……………………………………….. about students.

A. prediction

B. judgement

C. opinion

D. decision

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50. Which of the following statements about teacher group decision making is correct?

A. Group decision making produces shared leadership in the school.

B. Group decision making indicate teachers have taken over decision making in the school.

C. Group decision making shows individual teachers are unable to make decision.

D. In group decision making, only unimportant decisions are made.

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51. The closing of schools, universities and colleges as a result of covid-19 outbreak disturbed teaching for students around the world but could not affect education in any way as teaching and learning still go on.

A. False

B. True

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52. The school timetable brings together subjects, teachers, classes, rooms, and school equipment in the best possible permutation.

A. True

B. False

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53. Teachers are expected to engage in extensive analysis when making unprogrammed decisions in the school. Why?

A. The existing policy and rules prescribe the action to be taken.

B. The decision would be evaluated by the school head.

C. The decision is of less importance to the school.

D. Existing policy and rules do not prescribe the action to be taken.

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54. A test that measures student’s knowledge or skill in relation to curriculum standard is

A. Textbook referenced

B. Criterion-referenced

C. Issue-referenced

D. Norm-referenced

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

A. Discipline is the responsibility of the principal and punishment is the responsibility of the superintendent.

B. Discipline focuses on promoting positive behaviour and punishment focuses on imposing controls.

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

D. Discipline is the responsibility of the superintendent and punishment is the responsibility of the principal.

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56. The type of evaluation that monitors learning progress is ………………………………. evaluation.

A. placement

B. formative

C. diagnostic

D. summative

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57. Which of the following is a process of obtaining numerical values for students?

A. Evaluation

B. Assessment

C. Test

D. Measurement

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