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GES Apptitude Test Trial Quiz Three for AD II

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

A. placement

B. formative

C. diagnostic

D. summative

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3. In an open school climate…

A. parents do not participate in decision making.

B. all decisions are made by the PTA

C. interaction among stakeholders is promoted.

D. principals interact only with teachers.

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4. 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. True

B. False

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

A. Improve the teachers’ performance

B. Determine if a teacher will be re-employed

C. Force teachers to develop lesson plans

D. Remind teachers they are been watched

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

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

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

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

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

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7. 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. Addresses the shared values and beliefs 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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8. The best possible way of evaluating a student’s performance is through…

A. monthly tests.

B. annual tests

C. weekly tests

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

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

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

B. is another term for voting

C. involves reaching a decision everyone can accept

D. is a process of reaching an ideal decision.

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

A. Act 1023

B. Act 1049

C. Act 506

D. Act 778

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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13. 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

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

A. Assessment

B. Test

C. Evaluation

D. Measurement

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15. The purpose of evaluation in education is to …

A. assign a mark or score to a student.

B. measure the achievements of students.

C. make judgement about the quality of learning.

D. test the students in a subject.

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

A. Assets and investment expenditure

B. Compensation of employees

C. Administration expenses

D. Goods and services

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

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

B. Future conditions cannot be predicted accurately.

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

D. The school head may be autocratic.

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

A. False

B. True

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. False

B. True

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

A. Summative

B. Formative

C. Formative and summative

D. Summative nor formative

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

A. standardized achievement test.

B. intelligent tests

C. achievement tests

D. aptitude tests

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

A. False

B. True

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

A. cater for the needs of their constituency

B. do not promote data-driven decisions

C. all of the above.

D. seek to represent all stakeholders fairly and equally.

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

A. Testing

B. Measurement

C. Evaluation

D. Assessment

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26. 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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27. 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.

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

A. age

B. quantity

C. quality

D. time period

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

A. False

B. True

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

A. 8 February, 2023

B. 6 February, 2023

C. 7 February, 2023

D. 9 February, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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. None of the above

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

A. Reduces staffing needs

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

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

D. Decreases the need for storage space

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

A. works best with a homogeneous learner group.

B. facilitates the timely completion of lessons

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

D. break the lesson notes into smaller units. .

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

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

B. They are imposed on schools from external stakeholders

C. They are uniformly applied to all schools.

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

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

A. All of the above

B. Mastery of specific skills related to the curriculum.

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

D. Mastery of specific objectives in the curriculum.

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

A. Test

B. Assessment

C. Evaluation

D. Measurement

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

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

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

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

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40. 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 demographic composition of a school

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

D. School culture describes the school’s mission.

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

A. decision

B. judgement

C. prediction

D. opinion

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

A. Ghana Education Service Council

B. The Ghana Education Service headquarters

C. The director general of the Ghana education service

D. Director of Education

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43. 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

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44. 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. GES council.

B. Ministry of Education

C. The Director General of GES.

D. Board of Governance

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

A. True

B. False

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

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

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

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)

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

A. have no recourse to appeal a decision.

B. have a fair and impartial hearing.

C. all of the above.

D. present only the class teacher as witness.

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

A. test

B. measurement

C. assessment

D. evaluation

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

A. Professional Associations, Professional Practice, Professional License

B. Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, Professional License

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

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

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

A. Heterogeneous grouping is preferable to homogeneous grouping

B. Homogeneous grouping is preferable to heterogeneous grouping

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

D. None of the above

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51. 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. Merit pertains to measuring an employee’s effectiveness

D. Worth pertains to measuring an employee’s effectiveness

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

A. Stresses student cooperation rather that student competition

B. Another term for ability grouping

C. To services delivered by joint service centres

D. Refers to learning contract between parents and teachers

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Criterion-referenced

B. Norm-referenced

C. Textbook referenced

D. Issue-referenced

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

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 superintendent and punishment is the responsibility of the principal.

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

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56. Effective classroom management strategies do not include…

A. encouraging initiative

B. letting students help establish guidelines

C. providing textbooks.

D. modelling ideal behaviour

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

A. Students to design the curriculum

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

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

D. Parents to design the curriculum

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