GES Apptitude Test Trial Quiz Three for AD II.

If you are preparing for the 2025 GES aptitude test for promotion.

Or you are a candidate seeking questions and answers to practice during your preparation.

Then you are in the right place.

Here is a sample quiz for you to try as you prepare for the exams.

This quiz is electronic, and you will see your mark and the right answers after you are done.

Click on the start button to take the quiz three now.

---

GES Apptitude Test Trial Quiz Three for AD II

Take this quiz for your preparation towards the main exams.

1 / 57

Which of the following statements about interdisciplinary teacher teaming is incorrect?

A. None of the above

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

C. In teams, teacher preferences and power can result in one subject dominating other subjects.

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

2 / 57

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

A. involves reaching a decision everyone can accept

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

C. is another term for voting

D. is a process of reaching an ideal decision.

3 / 57

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

A. all of the above.

B. have a fair and impartial hearing.

C. present only the class teacher as witness.

D. have no recourse to appeal a decision.

4 / 57

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

A. To services delivered by joint service centres

B. Refers to learning contract between parents and teachers

C. Another term for ability grouping

D. Stresses student cooperation rather that student competition

5 / 57

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

A. 6 February, 2023

B. 8 February, 2023

C. 7 February, 2023

D. 9 February, 2023

6 / 57

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

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

B. works best with a homogeneous learner group.

C. break the lesson notes into smaller units. .

D. facilitates the timely completion of lessons

7 / 57

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

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

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

C. Develop educational policies and programmes

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

8 / 57

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

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

C. Facilitate effective teaching and learning 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

9 / 57

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. Ministry of Education

B. The Director General of GES.

C. GES council.

D. Board of Governance

10 / 57

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

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

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

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

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

11 / 57

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

12 / 57

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

A. Assessment

B. Measurement

C. Evaluation

D. Testing

13 / 57

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. False

B. True

14 / 57

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

A. All of the above

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

C. Mastery of specific objectives in the curriculum.

D. Mastery of specific skills related to the curriculum.

15 / 57

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

A. Students to design the curriculum

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

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

D. Parents to design the curriculum

16 / 57

The purpose of evaluation in education is to …

A. make judgement about the quality of learning.

B. test the students in a subject.

C. measure the achievements of students.

D. assign a mark or score to a student.

17 / 57

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

A. opinion

B. decision

C. judgement

D. prediction

18 / 57

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

19 / 57

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

A. Improve the teachers’ performance

B. Force teachers to develop lesson plans

C. Remind teachers they are been watched

D. Determine if a teacher will be re-employed

20 / 57

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 the same time.

C. teachers cannot teach.

D. cannot be scheduled at any time.

21 / 57

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

A. Evaluation

B. Measurement

C. Test

D. Assessment

22 / 57

Which of the following about students grouping is correct?

A. None of the above

B. Heterogeneous grouping is preferable to homogeneous grouping

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

D. Homogeneous grouping is preferable to heterogeneous grouping

23 / 57

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

A. False

B. True

24 / 57

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

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

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

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

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

25 / 57

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

A. The director general of the Ghana education service

B. The Ghana Education Service headquarters

C. Ghana Education Service Council

D. Director of Education

26 / 57

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

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

B. weekly tests

C. annual tests

D. monthly tests.

27 / 57

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

A. False

B. True

28 / 57

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

A. Assets and investment expenditure

B. Administration expenses

C. Compensation of employees

D. Goods and services

29 / 57

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

A. age

B. time period

C. quality

D. quantity

30 / 57

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

A. Describes the shared purpose of the school.

B. Entails the strategies for reaching the preferred future.

C. Is the shared preferred future of the school.

D. Addresses the shared values and beliefs of the school.

31 / 57

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

A. test

B. measurement

C. assessment

D. evaluation

32 / 57

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

33 / 57

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

A. formative

B. summative

C. placement

D. diagnostic

34 / 57

In an open school climate…

A. parents do not participate in decision making.

B. all decisions are made by the PTA

C. principals interact only with teachers.

D. interaction among stakeholders is promoted.

35 / 57

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

A. False

B. True

36 / 57

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

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

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

37 / 57

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. True

B. False

38 / 57

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 shows individual teachers are unable to make decision.

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

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

39 / 57

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

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

B. They are imposed on schools from external stakeholders

C. They are uniformly applied to all schools.

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

40 / 57

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

A. Measurement

B. Evaluation

C. Test

D. Assessment

41 / 57

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

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

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

C. 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.

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

42 / 57

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

A. Act 1023

B. Act 778

C. Act 506

D. Act 1049

43 / 57

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. all of the above.

D. cater for the needs of their constituency

44 / 57

The end of term exams conducted in schools are largely…

A. aptitude tests

B. intelligent tests

C. achievement tests

D. standardized achievement test.

45 / 57

Which of the following statements about school culture is correct?

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

B. School culture describes the school’s mission.

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

D. School culture describes the demographic composition of a school

46 / 57

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

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

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

47 / 57

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

A. False

B. True

48 / 57

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

A. True

B. False

49 / 57

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

A. Norm-referenced

B. Criterion-referenced

C. Textbook referenced

D. Issue-referenced

50 / 57

Which of the following constitute the National Teachers’ Standards?

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

B. Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, Professional License

C. Professional Associations, Professional Practice, Professional License

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

51 / 57

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

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

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

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.

52 / 57

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

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

B. The school head may be autocratic.

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

D. Future conditions cannot be predicted accurately.

53 / 57

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 effectiveness

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

C. Worth pertains to measuring an employee’s effectiveness

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

54 / 57

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.

55 / 57

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

A. Summative

B. Summative nor formative

C. Formative and summative

D. Formative

56 / 57

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

A. Decreases the need for storage space

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

C. Reduces staffing needs

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

57 / 57

Effective classroom management strategies do not include…

A. encouraging initiative

B. modelling ideal behaviour

C. providing textbooks.

D. letting students help establish guidelines

Your score is

The average score is 37%

0%

Restart quiz

Follow to join the WhatsApp Channel.

Telegram Channel.