GES Aptitude Test Trial Quiz Two for AD I

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GES Apptitude Test Trial Quiz Two for AD I

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1 / 71

Consensus in planning increases teachers’ sense of ownership in school improvement efforts.

A. True

B. False

2 / 71

Evaluation is done to make a judgment about the ………. of education.

A. Age

B. Quality

C. Quantity

D. Time period

3 / 71

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

A. The Ghana Education Service Headquarters

B. Ghana Education Service Council

C. The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service

D. Director of Education

4 / 71

The capitation Grant was introduced in basic schools to remove fees as a barrier to access to Education.

A. True

B. False

5 / 71

Grades as indicators of what students have learned become talented if non-academic factors are counted and included in the evaluation.

A. True

B. False

6 / 71

Performance tasks are hands-on activities that require students to demonstrate their strategy to perform certain actions.

A. True

B. False

7 / 71

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

A. Textbook referenced

B. Norm-referenced

C. Issue-referenced

D. Criterion-referenced

8 / 71

Newly trained teachers are socialized to perpetuate the culture of the school.

A. True

B. False

9 / 71

The purpose of evaluation in education is to ………..

A. Make a judgment about the equality of learning

B. Test the student in a subject

C. Measure the achievement of the student

D. Assign a mark or score to the student

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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. Is a teacher’s response to meeting the needs of learners

C. Facilitates the timely construction of lesson notes

D. Breaks lesson notes into smaller units

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

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

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

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

D. Discipline focuses on imposing, and punishment focuses on promoting behaviour

12 / 71

Which of the following statements about the interdisciplinary teacher team is correct?

A. In terms, teacher preferences and power can result in one subject can dominate over other subjects

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

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

D. None of the above

13 / 71

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

A. Evaluation

B. Assessment

C. Measurement

D. Test

14 / 71

A school is considered efficient if inputs are low and outputs are high.

A. True

B. False

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Complete the following Vision Statements of the Ghana Education Service. The Ghana Education Service seeks to create an enabling environment in all educational institutions and management positions that will ………

A. Promotes effective teaching and efficiency in the management of the goals of the service

B. Facilitate effective normal and informal education in pre-tertiary institutions.

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

D. Develop effective learning and efficiency in management institutions

16 / 71

In a learner-centered environment, which of the following activities would the school head encourage?

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

B. Teachers are to avoid tests and other assessments because they demonstrate to students

C. Students to design the curriculum

D. Parents to design the curriculum

17 / 71

Decision about what to do to improve schools entails higher levels of uncertainty. Why?

A. Future conditions cannot be predicted accurately

B. The school may be autocratic

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

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

18 / 71

It is important to know the purpose of the assessment before selecting an assessment approach.

A. True

B. False

19 / 71

Under the new primary school curriculum, “reformed standard-based curriculum” means

A. There shall be a National Assessment at P2, P4, and P6 to track children’s performance

B. Standard assessment system to provide sufficient data to help fashion improvement to teaching and learning.

C. Pupils shall demonstrate understanding and mastery of knowledge and skills through a standard examination or assessment.

D. Pupils shall demonstrate understanding and mastery of knowledge and skills as they progress in their education

20 / 71

Which of the following statements about student grouping is correct?

A. Heterogeneous grouping is preferable to homogeneous grouping

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

C. Homogeneous grouping is preferable to heterogeneous grouping

D. None of the above

21 / 71

Efficiency as a value affects school policy decisions.

A. True

B. False

22 / 71

The district Education Oversight Committee (DEOC) is a structure to facilitate community participation in education

A. True

B. False

23 / 71

The Ghana Education Service Act, 2008 (Act 778) is the current Act governing the Ghana Education Service.

A. True

B. False

24 / 71

Which of the following statements about a multi-track, year-around calendar is correct?

A. Reduces staffing needs

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

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

D. Decreases the need for storage change

25 / 71

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

A. Worth pertains to measuring an employee’s effectiveness

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

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

D. Merit pertains to measuring an employee’s effectiveness

26 / 71

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

A. Remind teachers they are being watched

B. Force teachers to develop a lesson plan

C. Improve the teacher’s performance

D. Determine if a teacher should be re-employed

27 / 71

Grading students’ performance has a powerful influence on school culture and contributes to shaping how students learn both in the classroom and outside the classroom.

A. True

B. False

28 / 71

A school’s “informal organization” refers to the structure of extra-curricular activities.

A. True

B. False

29 / 71

Ghana Education Fund (GET Fund), provides support mainly in the area of ….

A. Compensation of employees

B. Strategies services

C. Assets and investment expenditure

D. Administration expenses

30 / 71

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

A. Measurement

B. Assessment

C. Evaluation

D. Test

31 / 71

Which of the following is not a value of the education sector?

A. Quality education

B. Financial resource inflows

C. Efficient Management of Resources

D. Accountability and Transparency

32 / 71

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

A. Test

B. Assessment

C. Evaluation

D. Measurement

33 / 71

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

A. Perceive that their performance compares favorably with that of their peers engaged in the same tasks

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

C. Knowing that they will be written a test or examination in the near future

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

34 / 71

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

A. Cater to the needs of their constituency

B. Do not promote data-driven decisions

C. Seeks to represent all stakeholders fairly and equally

D. All of the above

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

A. To services delivered by joint service centers

B. Stresses student cooperation rather than student competition

C. Refers to learning contracts between teachers and parents

D. Is another term for ability grouping

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

A. Summative or formative

B. Both formative and summative

C. Formative

D. Summative

37 / 71

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

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

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

C. They are uniformly applied to all schools

D. They are imposed on schools by external stakeholders

38 / 71

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

A. Have a fair and impartial hearing

B. Have no resources to appeal the decision

C. Present only the class teacher as a witness

D. All of the above

39 / 71

Which of the following statements about school culture is correct?

A. School culture describes the demographic composition of a school

B. School culture describes a school’s mission

C. School culture consists of shared values and benefits that tell educators how to address problems

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

40 / 71

Value-added assessment focuses on learning gains in an academic year.

A. True

B. False

41 / 71

A conflict matrix in relation to time tabling is designed to determine which of the following? Course that ……

A. Teachers cannot teach

B. Cannot be scheduled at any time

C. Teachers are unwilling to teach

D. Teachers are unwilling to teach

42 / 71

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

A. Involves reaching a decision everyone can accept

B. Is the process of reaching an ideal decision

C. In another term for voting

D. Involves determining which fashion’s position will prevail

43 / 71

Complexity in school scheduling relates to meeting the different needs of students.

A. True

B. False

44 / 71

The capitation Grant was introduced in basic schools to remove fees as a barrier to access to Education.

A. True

B. False

45 / 71

Normative strategies such as grading on the curve work against collaborative learning strategies.

A. True

B. False

46 / 71

What is the core mandate of the Ghana Education Service?

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

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

C. To implement approved national policies and programmes on education.

D. To develop a rational conclusion on education to be implemented by the Ministry of Education.

47 / 71

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

A. Mastery of specific objectives in the curriculum

B. Mastery of specific skills related to the curriculum

C. Determination of whether students are performing at grade level

D. All of the above

48 / 71

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

A. Summative

B. Diagnostics

C. Placement

D. Formative

49 / 71

Which of the statements below is not an expectation of the National Teachers’ Standard? 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 learners’ different ways of organizing their learning

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

D. Demonstrate good knowledge in the relevant subjects(s) and curriculum areas

50 / 71

Effective classroom management strategies do not include……..

A. Providing textbooks

B. Modelling ideal behaviour

C. Encouraging initiative

D. Letting students help establish guidelines

51 / 71

In an open climate, ………

A. Principals interact only with teachers

B. Interactions among stakeholders are prompted

C. Parents do not participate in decision-making

D. All decisions are made by the P.T.A

52 / 71

Involving teachers in the employment interview of prospective teachers for the department is a bad way.

A. True

B. False

53 / 71

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

A. Understands inequality is a major driver for societal problems and individual dissatisfaction

B. Know the basic principles of sustainable planning and building, and can identify opportunities for making his/her own area more sustainable and inclusive

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

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

54 / 71

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

A. Ministry of Education

B. GES council

C. Director-General of GES

D. Board of Governors

55 / 71

School heads should refrain from conducting community surveys

A. True

B. False

56 / 71

Norm-referenced tests cannot be used to improve instruction.

A. True

B. False

57 / 71

The best possible way of evaluating students’ performance is through……….

A. Weekly test

B. An ongoing overall assessment throughout the year

C. Annual test

D. Monthly test

58 / 71

Distinguish between the Scheme of Work, S, and Terms and Conditions of Service, T

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

B. S refers to the class, teachers’ job description, while T refers to the code of conduct for teachers.

C. S refers to the contract of appointment, which regulates the relationship between the GES and teachers, while T refers to the classroom teachers’ job description based on the syllabus.

D. S refers to the classroom teachers’ job description, while T refers to the construct of appointment regulating teachers’ compensation, progress, work ethics, discipline, etc.

59 / 71

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

A. Is the shared preferred future of the school

B. Addresses the shared values and beliefs of the school

C. Entails the strategies for reaching the preferred future

D. Describes the shared purpose of the school

60 / 71

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

A. Register, supervise, and inspect private pre-tertiary Education and Institutions.

B. Maintain professional standards and the conduct of personnel (knowledge of conditions of service is our code of conduct)

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

D. Develop educational positions and programmes

61 / 71

Giving teachers the authority and responsibility to apply their own professional knowledge to decide on the area of responsibility is an important aspect of collegiality.

A. True

B. False

62 / 71

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

A. In group decision-making, only unimportant decisions are made

B. Group decision-making shows that individual teachers are unable to make a decision

C. Group decision-making produces shared leadership in the school

D. Group decision-making indicates that teachers have taken over decision-making in school

63 / 71

The end-of-term exams conducted at schools are largely

A. Achievements tests

B. Standardized attendance tests

C. Aptitude tests

D. Intelligence tests

64 / 71

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

A. Assessment

B. Test

C. Measurement

D. Evaluation

65 / 71

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

A. Judgement

B. Decision

C. Opinion

D. Prediction

66 / 71

Visioning identifies the destination; planning provides the goal and strategies to get there.

A. True

B. False

67 / 71

The core function of the Ghana Education Service is to formulate the approved structure and content of an institution.

A. True

B. False

68 / 71

Teachers exercise leadership in the school in their operation.

A. True

B. False

69 / 71

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

A. The existing policies 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 policies and rules do not prescribe the action to be taken

70 / 71

Which of the following constitutes the National Teachers Standard?

A. Professional Values and Attitudes, professional knowledge, professional Practice

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

C. Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, Professional Licence

D. Professional Associates, Professional practice, Professional Licence

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An attitude of good governance of GES is not the delegation of management control of an institution.

A. True

B. False

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1. The processes that improve the quality of teaching and learning are …..

I. Use of questioning, illustrations, and demonstrations in lesson delivery

II. Creation of opportunities for all learners to express their views

III. Encouragement of learner-initiated tasks through motivation such as praise and friendly dialogue

IV. Effective class control by following established rules of conduct and checking disruptive behaviour.

V. Use the appropriate procedures for assessing learners’ work

A. I, II, and III only

B. II and III only

C. I, II, III, and IV only

D. I, II, III, IV, and V

2. A teacher is to use appropriate methods, techniques, and sound principles of teaching and learning, such as

I. Building on past knowledge or previous knowledge and positive reinforcement

II. Providing guidance and practice in class before independent practice

III. Motivating and sustaining pupils’ interest

IV. Involving each learner in the teaching process

V. Distribution: evaluative questions evenly

A. I, II, and III only

B. II, and III only

C. I, II, III, and IV

D. I, II, III, IV, and V

3. Effective teaching recommendations include……

I. Presenting new materials in small steps with learner practice after each step

II. Guiding learners as they begin to practice

III. Providing systematic feedback and correction

IV. Teacher consulting parents on what to teach

A. I and II only

B. I, II, and III only

C. II and III only

D. I, II, III, and IV

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