NTC GTLE SUBJECT CONTENT PAST QUESTIONS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (SET ONE).

1. Which one of the following creative art activities will Mr. Lawson not commonly adopt for children with special needs?

A. Painting with adaptive brushes and tools

B. Making music with adapted instruments

C. Engaging in sensory art activities

D. Watching art-related videos and lectures

2. What is the most common creative art activity that Mr. Lawson will adopt for children with special needs?

A. Painting with adaptive brushes and tools

B. Making music with adapted instruments

C. Engaging in sensory art activities

D. Watching art-related videos and lectures

3. What is the most important thing to remember when teaching art to children with special needs?

A. That all children are creative and should be encouraged to express themselves.

B. That all children are capable of learning and should be given the opportunity to do so.

C. That all children are different and should be taught in a way that is appropriate for their individual needs.

D. All of the above

4. What are some examples of adaptive brushes and tools that can be used for children with special needs?

A. Brushes with large handles

B. Brushes with soft bristles

C. Brushes with different textures

D. All of the above

5. What are some examples of adapted instruments that can be used for children with special needs?

A. Instruments with large buttons

B. Instruments with soft keys

C. Instruments with different sounds

D. All of the above

6. What are some examples of sensory art activities that can be used for children with special needs?

A. Activities that involve touch

B. Activities that involve sight

C. Activities that involve sound

D. All of the above

7. How does Mr. Lawson engage children with special needs in painting activities?

A. By providing traditional brushes and tools

B. By using only high-quality art supplies

C. By incorporating adaptive brushes and tools

D. By encouraging them to watch others paint

8. In what way does Mr. Lawson facilitate music activities for children with special needs?

A. By teaching them to play conventional instruments

B. By using advanced music production software

C. By organizing concerts for the children

D. By providing adapted instruments

9. What type of art activities does Mr. Lawson involve children with special needs in?

A. Activities focused solely on visual outcomes

B. Activities that exclude sensory experiences

C. Engaging in sensory art activities

D. Limiting art projects to paper and pencil

10. Which activity would Mr. Lawson likely prioritize to enhance the artistic experience for children with special needs?

A. Silent reading sessions

B. Outdoor sports activities

C. Educational field trips

D. Watching art-related videos and lectures

11. What approach does Mr. Lawson take to ensure inclusivity in art-related activities for children with special needs?

A. Excluding children with severe disabilities

B. Providing limited resources and tools

C. Offering adapted methods and tools

D. Focusing solely on traditional art techniques

12. The difference between the lyrics and theme in a song (beat) is that the …

A. former is the words in the song, while the latter is the storyline in the song.

B. latter is the storyline in the song, while the former is the words in the song.

C. former leads the latter and guides the song.

D. latter guides the former and leads the song.

13. What would Mr. Quaye achieve if he took his learners through role-play activities?

A. Social and emotional skills

B. Spiritual and physical skills

C. Scientific and reasoning skills

D. Athletic and reasoning skills

14. The reason why the mace is entrusted to the speaker of parliament is to give him/her …

A. authority over parliament.

B. defensive spirit.

C. humble spirit.

D. power to handle parliament.

15. Rhythm is best described as the movement marked by the regulated succession of … element.

A. strong and weak

B. medium and weak

C. flat and strong

D. strong and rough

16. In a colour game, the colour wheel was spun three times, and the arrow fell on the green colour. What will be the complement of the green colour?

A. Blue

B. Red

C. Indigo

D. Purple

17. What term describes the practice of integrating creative art activities into other areas of learning, such as literacy?

A. Art exploration

B. Cross-disciplinary learning

C. Creative curriculum

D. Art integration

18. How does art integration benefit students in their learning process?

A. It limits their creative expression

B. It helps them develop critical thinking skills

C. It only focuses on artistic abilities

D. It restricts academic growth

19. Which subject areas are commonly integrated with creative art activities?

A. Mathematics and science

B. Physical education and music

C. History and geography

D. Literacy and language arts

20. What is a primary goal of integrating art into other subjects?

A. To isolate artistic activities from academic learning

B. To enhance students’ understanding of core concepts

C. To limit students’ creative expression

D. To prioritize memorization over creativity

21.Which instructional approach involves incorporating various learning modalities, including art, to support student learning?

A. Art immersion

B. Multi-sensory instruction

C. Art segregation

D. Traditional teaching

22. What is a fundamental guideline for promoting a positive art experience for young children?

A. Encouraging creativity and self-expression

B. Focusing on the final product rather than the process

C. Providing limited access to art materials and tools

D. Dictating all artistic choices to the children

23. Which aspect of the art-making process should a teacher emphasize when working with young children?

A. The importance of perfection and precision

B. The significance of speed and completing tasks quickly

C. The exploration and enjoyment of the process

D. The adherence to strict rules and guidelines

24. What role does providing a variety of art materials and tools play in fostering a positive art experience?

A. It limits children’s creativity and exploration

B. It encourages children to focus only on one type of material

C. It allows children to experiment and discover new techniques

D. It restricts children’s access to artistic expression

25. Why is it important for teachers to allow children to make their own choices and decisions in art activities?

A. To impose their own artistic preferences onto the children

B. To minimize children’s autonomy and independence

C. To foster a sense of ownership and empowerment

D. To discourage creativity and self-expression

26. Which approach is more beneficial for young children: focusing on the final product or emphasizing the process?

A. Focusing on the final product

B. Emphasizing the process

C. Both approaches are equally beneficial

D. Neither approach is beneficial

27. What is the most important thing to remember when teaching art to young children?

A. Encouraging creativity and self-expression.

B. Focusing on the final product rather than the process.

C. Providing a variety of art materials and tools.

D. Allowing children to make their own choices and decisions.

28. What is the best way to help young children develop their creativity?

A. By providing them with a variety of art materials and tools.

B. By encouraging them to make their own choices and decisions.

C. By focusing on the final product rather than the process.

D. By all of the above.

29. What is the most important thing to remember when evaluating young children’s art?

A. That the process is more important than the product.

B. That all children are creative and should be encouraged to express themselves.

C. That children should be allowed to make their own choices and decisions.

D. That all of the above.

30. What is the best way to help young children learn about art?

A. By providing them with a variety of art materials and tools.

B. By encouraging them to make their own choices and decisions.

C. By focusing on the final product rather than the process.

D. By all of the above.

31. What is the most important thing to remember when teaching art to young children?

A. Encouraging creativity and self-expression.

B. Focusing on the final product rather than the process.

C. Providing a variety of art materials and tools.

D. Allowing children to make their own choices and decisions.

32. Which one of the following whole numbers has the fewest number of factors?

A. 42

B. 36

C. 32

D. 24

33. The ratio of the number of tables to the number of chairs in a school is 4 ∶ 3. If there are 216 chairs in the school, how many tables are there in the school?

A. 388

B. 350

C. 310

D. 288

34. I am a plane figure (2-dimensional). I have four sides, and all my sides are equal in length. My interior angles are not right angles (90°). Who am I?

A. Kite

B. Rhombus

C. Rectangle

D. Square

35. A box containing the denomination of 10p coins, 20p coins and 50p coins amount to Gh¢108.00. If there are equal number of coins in all denominations in the box, what is the total number of coins in the box?

A. 115

B. 135

C. 405

D. 425

36. The marks obtained by 15 learners in an examination are:

41, 32, 50, 26, 26, 50, 41, 37, 28, 19, 26, 44, 35, 66, and 32.

Determine the median of the data.

A. 26

B. 35

C. 50

D. 66

Some pupils in the basic three were interviewed about the food they like best. Here are their responses: Fufu, Fufu, Kenkey, Fufu, Kenkey, Kenkey, Fufu, Kenkey, Kenkey, Fufu, Rice, Beans, Rice, Beans, Beans, Fufu, Fufu, Beans, Fufu, Rice,

Use these responses to answer questions 6 and 7.

37. In a Pie Chart, how many degrees would the fufu section measure?

A. 54°

B. 72°

C. 90°

D. 144°

38. Suppose a Bar Chart is drawn, where one response is one centimeter tall. How tall will be the bar for “Kenkey”?

A. 3 centimeters

B. 4 centimeters

C. 5 centimeters

D. 6 centimeters

39. If a water level starts at 53cm and rises 17cm every hour, how deep will it be in 6 hours?

A. 155cm

B. 105cm

C. 98cm

D. 77cm

40. Two hundred and eighty oranges are divided among some boys and girls whose total number is 50, such that each boy gets 5 oranges and each girl gets 7 oranges.

What is the total number of girls?

A. 35

B. 30

C. 20

D. 15

41. Adam is 4 years older than Akua. If the sum of their ages is 36 years, what is the age of Adam?

A. 5 years

B. 10 years

C. 15 years

D. 20 years

42. A class has forty-five learners, of whom twenty percent of them have problems learning Mathematics. How many of them have this problem?

A. 7

B. 9

C. 10

D. 12

43. Which one of these whole numbers has the highest number of factors?

A. 42

B. 36

C. 32

D. 24

44. Bassaw, a basic three pupil, is supposed to run from town P to town Q in a distance of 5km. If he has completed 2km already, how much of the distance is left in meters?

A. 5000

B. 3000

C. 2500

D. 2000

45. Which one of the algebraic expressions represents the statement “nine times a number decreased by 16”?

A. 9(x – 16)

B. 9x – 16

C. 9x + 16

D. 9(x + 16)

46. The data that are collected from the place of origin are known as … data.

A. Primary

B. Primary and Secondary

C. secondary

D. tertiary

47. Which one of the following ratios is equivalent to 3:4?

A. 3: 12

B. 9: 4

C. 9: 12

D. 12: 20

48. In the Islamic religion, Muslims pray five times a day. These set of prayers are called …

A. Fatiha

B. Zakat

C. Adhan

D. Salat

49. Every 21st September is a public holiday for all Ghanaians. It is observed to commemorate … day.

A. Founders

B. Constitutional

C. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial

D. Republic

50. Which one of the following responsibilities is not needed to protect and care for God’s creation?

A. Is a command from God.

B. Is a service to God and humankind.

C. To maintain creation for generations.

D. To make humankind live forever

51. The two eagles holding the shield in Ghana’s coat of arms represent …

A. Ghana’s safety

B. Freedom of Ghana.

C. the hope of Ghana.

D. Ghana’s sovereignty

52. The term which best describes the process of encouraging young children to explore and manipulate art materials physically is known as …… art.

A. Sensory

B. tactile

C. kinaesthetic

D. fine

53. What term best describes the process of encouraging young children to explore and manipulate art materials physically?

A. Sensory

B. Tactile

C. Kinesthetic

D. Fine

54. Which type of art focuses on engaging the senses, often involving materials with various textures, scents, and colours?

A. Sensory

B. Tactile

C. Kinesthetic

D. Fine

55. When children are encouraged to touch and feel different textures in art activities, it is primarily promoting which type of art?

A. Sensory

B. Tactile

C. Kinesthetic

D. Fine

56. Which type of art primarily involves physical movement and exploration, such as painting with the entire body or using large-scale materials?

A. Sensory

B. Tactile

C. Kinesthetic

D. Fine

57. Fine art often emphasizes precision and detail, whereas kinaesthetic art focuses more on:

A. Emotional expression

B. Physical movement and exploration

C. Sensory engagement

D. Texture and tactile experiences

58. What type of art would involve activities like finger painting or sculpting with clay?

A. Sensory

B. Tactile

C. Kinesthetic

D. Fine

59. Which type of art is more concerned with the aesthetics of the finished product rather than the process of creation?

A. Sensory

B. Tactile

C. Kinesthetic

D. Fine

60. When children are encouraged to engage in activities that stimulate their sense of touch, they are participating in which type of art?

A. Sensory

B. Tactile

C. Kinesthetic

D. Fine

61. Which type of art would involve activities like dancing, jumping, or using the whole body to create art?

A. Sensory

B. Tactile

C. Kinesthetic

D. Fine

62. In which type of art is the process of creation valued over the final product?

A. Sensory

B. Tactile

C. Kinesthetic

D. Fine

63. What type of art focuses on stimulating children’s senses?

A. Abstract

B. Renaissance

C. Sensory

D. Cubist

64. Sensory art emphasizes exploration through which of the following?

A. Observation

B. Analysis

C. Hands-on activity

D. Memorization

65. Which skill is significantly developed through sensory art in children?

A. Fine motor skills

B. Critical thinking

C. Calculus

D. Grammar

66. Sensory art is particularly helpful in the development of which age group?

A. Adolescents

B. young children

C. University students

D. Seniors

67. In sensory art, what is an important element of the materials used?

A. They must be expensive.

B. They should be manipulable.

C. They need to be digital.

D. They have to be colourless.

68. Sensory art can include interaction with what types of materials?

A. Textured

B. Auditory

C. Olfactory

D. All of the above

69. What benefit does sensory art offer to young children’s learning experience?

A. Standardized test preparation

B. Promoting engagement through senses

C. Advanced language skills

D. Improved historical knowledge

70. Which feature is not typically associated with sensory art materials?

A. Edible

B. Fragile

C. Colourful

D. Textured

71. Sensory art usually promotes what kind of child development?

A. Passive learning

B. Observational development

C. Active exploration

D. Rote memorization

72. Which Ghanaian dance style is characterized by intricate footwork and a low center of gravity?

A. Azonto

B. Highlife

C. Kpalogo

D. Adowa

73. What distinguishes Adowa dance from other Ghanaian dance styles?

A. Its fast-paced movements

B. Its focus on upper body movements

C. Its incorporation of traditional drumming

D. Its use of high jumps and leaps

74. Which aspect of Adowa dance contributes to its intricate footwork?

A. High kicks

B. Low center of gravity

C. Spinning movements

D. Arm gestures

75. What cultural significance does Adowa dance hold in Ghanaian society?

A. It is performed only during religious ceremonies

B. It is a symbol of social status and wealth

C. It is often performed at weddings and funerals

D. It has no cultural significance

76. Which of the following Ghanaian dance styles is known for its upbeat and energetic movements?

A. Azonto

B. Highlife

C. Kpanlogo

D. Adowa

77. What is the benefit of incorporating creative art activities into other areas of learning such as Science and Mathematics?

A. Enhance cognitive development and problem-solving skills.

B. Reduce interest and engagement in other subjects.

C. Decrease social and emotional development.

D. Limit opportunities for creativity and self-expression.

78. Why is it important to incorporate creative art activities into other areas of learning?

A. Because it can help students to develop their cognitive skills.

B. Because it can help students to develop their problem-solving skills.

C. Because it can help students to develop their social and emotional skills.

D. Because it can help students to develop their creativity and self-expression.

79. What are some examples of creative art activities that can be incorporated into other areas of learning?

A. Drawing

B. Painting

C. Sculpting

D. All of the above

80. What are some of the benefits of incorporating creative art activities into other areas of learning?

A. Students can develop their cognitive skills.

B. Students can develop their problem-solving skills.

C. Students can develop their social and emotional skills.

D. Students can develop their creativity and self-expression.

81. Why is it important to incorporate creative art activities into other areas of learning?

A. Because it can help students to develop their cognitive skills.

B. Because it can help students to develop their problem-solving skills.

C. Because it can help students to develop their social and emotional skills.

D. Because it can help students to develop their creativity and self-expression.

82. What is a primary benefit of incorporating creative art activities into subjects like Science and Mathematics?

A. Enhancing cognitive development and problem-solving skills

B. Reducing interest and engagement in other subjects

C. Decreasing social and emotional development

D. Limiting opportunities for creativity and self-expression

83. How does integrating art into subjects like Science and Mathematics contribute to students’ learning?

A. It stifles creativity and self-expression

B. It narrows the focus to artistic skills only

C. It fosters interdisciplinary connections and deeper understanding

D. It limits students’ engagement with academic content

84. Which aspect of learning is enhanced through the incorporation of creative art activities into other subjects?

A. Social and emotional development only

B. Cognitive development and problem-solving skills

C. Academic performance in unrelated subjects

D. Physical fitness and coordination

85. What is the role of creativity in the integration of art into other subject areas?

A. Creativity is minimized to focus on academic content only

B. Creativity is essential for exploring complex concepts in innovative ways

C. Creativity has no impact on learning outcomes

D. Creativity is discouraged to maintain uniformity in student work

86. How does incorporating creative art activities into other subjects affect student engagement?

A. It decreases interest and motivation in academic subjects

B. It fosters curiosity and enthusiasm for learning

C. It limits students’ exposure to artistic expression

D. It has no impact on student engagement.

87. The black star is located at the top of the coat of arms …

A. because we are Ghanaians and black is our colour.

B. because it represents our hope for the unity of the African continent.

C. to remind us of the unity of the African continent.

D. to remind us to strive to stay at the top wherever we find ourselves.

88. What is the aim of creating national symbols for Ghanaians?

A. Bringing Ghanaians together as one people

b. Identifying the various ethnic groups in Ghana

C. Identifying Ghanaians as Africans

D. Defining Ghanaians as unique Africans

89. The main purpose of dramatization in the kindergarten classroom is to …

A. entertains learners to be happy in class.

B. allows learners to act out their favorite stories.

C. allows learners opportunities to practice real-life situations.

D. develops learners’ physical coordination

90. In a design of a black background, which colour will be appropriate for an art teacher to use to complement the black background?

A. Red

B. Green

C. Blue

D. Yellow

91. The difference between frottage and block prints is that a frottage print is done by …

A. rubbing while block print is done by stamping.

B. stamping while block printing is done by rubbing.

C. stamping while block print is done by pressing.

D. pressing while block print is done by rubbing.

92. All the following pairs of items will be needed for developing a thread pulling pattern except …

A. needle and thread.

B. thread and paper.

C. thread and poster colour.

D. thread and foam.

93. Which one of the following tools is commonly used for stencil printing in art classes?

A. Squeegee

B. Scissors

C. Roller

D. Paintbrushes

94. All the following activities are required to promote phonological awareness among early childhood learners except …

A. first sound comparison.

B. segmenting.

C. blending.

D. word recognition

95. Another name for ‘high frequency’ words is …

A. sight

B. spelling

C. reading

D. written

96. For children to be able to read, they must understand and become skilled at the following components of literacy, except …

A. print matching

B. vocabulary.

C. reading comprehension.

D. print awareness.

97. A kindergarten child uses body movements, postures, and facial expressions as means of communication. Which kind of communication is he using?

A. Non-verbal communication

B. Verbal communication

C. Positive communication

D. Physical communication

98. An Early Childhood Education setting that stimulates learners to participate in language and literacy activities and equips them with a beginning understanding of oral and written language is referred to as …

A. literacy-rich environment

B. learning environment.

C. literacy physical space.

D. reading room.

99. A system of conventional spoken or written symbols by which human beings participate in their culture to express themselves is known as …

A. language

B. literacy

C. linguistics

D. learning.

100. Alidu, a kindergarten two learner, knows that writing in the English Language follows basic rules such as flowing from top to bottom and left to right. He can be described as a learner who has developed the concept of …

A. print awareness

B. alphabet knowledge.

C. print motivation.

D. phonological awareness.

101. Mrs. Napare taught her basic three learner words and their meanings in both oral and print language. This activity will help the learners to develop and acquire more …

A. vocabulary

B. knowledge.

C. skills

D. concepts

102. Sensory art is known to aid in the development of which aspect of childhood education?

A. Conformity to rules

B. Artistic expression

C. Algebraic thinking

D. Classical literature analysis

103. Which sense does tactile art primarily focus on?

A. Sight

B. Touch

C. Hearing

D. Taste

104. What is the main objective of encouraging children to explore tactile art materials?

A. Enhancing their sense of hearing

B. Stimulating their sense of taste

C. Developing their sense of touch

D. Improving their sense of smell

105. Which term describes the physical interaction with art materials in tactile art?

A. Sensory

B. Auditory

C. Kinesthetic

D. Visual

106. Why is tactile art beneficial for young children?

A. It limits their sensory experiences

B. It helps in developing fine motor skills

C. It encourages passive observation

D. It restricts creativity

107. What aspect of art-making does tactile art emphasize?

A. Precision and accuracy

B. Replication of existing artworks

C. Physical exploration and manipulation

D. Passive observation of art pieces

108. Which print technique involves resist-dyeing with wax?

A. Adinkra printing

B. Kente weaving

C. Batik making

D. Smock weaving

109. In batik making, what is used to create the resist in the dyeing process?

A. Wax

B. Oil

C. Ink

D. Water

110. The wax applied in batik making acts as a barrier to prevent which part of the fabric from absorbing the dye?

A. The waxed areas

B. The unwaxed areas

C. The entire fabric

D. None of the above

111. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of batik fabrics?

A. Smooth texture

B. Even colouring

C. Cracked or veined patterns

D. Uniform appearance

112. The whole of the earth, which is gradually becoming warm, is caused by …

A. climate change.

B. change in weather conditions.

C. greenhouse effects

D. greenhouse gases.

113. Which one of the following steps will a teacher consider first to guide his/her learners when gardening?

A. choose a location.

B. Decide what to grow

C. Plan the gardening beds.

D. Text the soil quality.

114. Ibrahim is different from Elvis and their likes and dislikes are also different. These depict their …

A. individual characteristics

B. interpersonal differences.

C. individual moral characteristics.

D. intrapersonal differences

115. Lydia and Sophia are siblings who have two children each. Lydia’s children are Sophia’s …

A. nephews

B. relatives

C. nieces

D. cousins

116. An early childhood facilitator engages his class in a year-long project of vegetable gardening. For a better growth of the plants, the facilitator, together with the learners, must engage in all the following activities except…

A. pruning

B. manuring

C. thinning

D. Smulching

117. Emefa, a basic two-pupil, labelled the mouse as having left and right buttons, track ball, and …

A. scrolling wheel

B. centre button.

C. cursor.

D. fore-button.

118. During a writing lesson, Yayra had challenges reaching the board, unlike others. Her teacher supported her by giving her a stool to stand on. The teacher utilized … supported.

A. Equitable

B. Equality

C. development

D. differentiated

119. A chief in a village delivered a speech to his people on activities they should embark on to preserve the environment for unpolluted air. Which one of the following pieces of advice will not be included in his speech?

A. Afforestation

B. Deforestation

C. Erosion and use of fertilizers

D. Avoid burning of refuse and charcoal

120. Mr. Odenkey, an early childhood teacher, instructed his class to draw and indicate the positions of items in the class. Which concept does Mr. Odenkey intend to help his learners to acquire?

A. Mapping

B. Landmarking

C. Directing

D. Graphing