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Question 1
Which of the following best explains the relationship between the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ghana Education Service (GES)?
A. Both MoE and GES perform the same functions
B. The GES formulates policies while the MoE manages schools
C. The MoE implements policies created by GES
D. The MoE provides policy direction, while the GES implements policies [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 2
According to the Ghana Education Service Act (Act 506, 1995), the Ghana Education Service was established to
A. decentralize and manage the delivery of education services [CORRECT ANSWER]
B. handle only tertiary education administration
C. privatize education in Ghana
D. replace the Ministry of Education
Question 3
Which of the following is a key function of the Ministry of Education that distinguishes it from GES?
A. Developing national education policies [CORRECT ANSWER]
B. Posting head teachers
C. Recruiting teachers
D. Supervising basic schools
Question 4
Which of the following scenarios shows how GES applies policies from the MoE?
A. GES abolishes school fees independently of the MoE
B. GES ensures teachers implement the MoE’s Free SHS policy at the school level [CORRECT ANSWER]
C. GES formulates free SHS and provides funding
D. GES prepares the national budget for the education sector
Question 5
The Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023) is an Act that
A. establishes the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training [CORRECT ANSWER]
B. establishes the National Accreditation Board
C. merges the Ghana Education Service and Ghana Tertiary Education Commission
D. merges the National Teaching Council and the National Inspectorate Board
Question 6
Which of the following is not a function of the National Teaching Council?
A. Accredit institutions offering teacher education and development programmes
B. issue license and accreditation to pre-tertiary institutions in Ghana [CORRECT ANSWER]
C. issue temporary certification to unqualified persons who desire to teach
D. Provide a framework for the development of teacher education curriculum
Question 7
Which statement is correct about the National Council on Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and the Ministry of Education (MOE) in curriculum development?
A. GES creates a new curriculum, while NaCCA approves textbooks
B. MoE and NaCCA jointly design and approve textbooks
C. MoE designs the syllabus, while NaCCA distributes textbooks
D. MoE supervises policy on curriculum, while NaCCA implements [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 8
Which of these is not an agency of the Ministry of Education?
A. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
B. Ghana Book Development Council
C. Ghana Commission for UNESCO
D. Ghana National Research Fund [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 9
Which statement best describes decentralization within the GES?
A. GES Headquarters directly manages all public schools
B. GES Headquarters takes all school management decisions
C. Only school heads are responsible for policy implementation
D. Regional and district directorates implement policies at local levels [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 10
When NaCCA releases a new ICT Curriculum in education, what is the immediate responsibility of GES?
A. To formulate an ICT policy for government approval
B. To provide laptops for teachers at once
C. To revise the ICT curriculum
D. To supervise teachers in implementing the curriculum [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 11
Which of the following best explains the goal of classroom management?
A. To eliminate all forms of noise completely
B. To establish order for effective teaching and learning [CORRECT ANSWER]
C. To make students fear the teacher
D. To punish misbehaving students
Question 12
Classroom rules are most effective when they are
A. created jointly with students and explained clearly [CORRECT ANSWER]
B. imposed without student input
C. only announced once at the beginning of the term
D. written in complex language
Question 13
Which management purpose is a U-shape classroom arrangement most likely to serve?
A. Allowing students to copy notes easily
B. Encouraging whole-class discussion and participation [CORRECT ANSWER]
C. Preventing group interaction
D. Promoting individual quiet study only
Question 14
Which management approach shows a proactive strategy to curb students’ lateness?
A. Allowing students to explain their excuses
B. Ignoring the lateness
C. Punishing them daily
D. Setting clear routines and expectations for punctuality [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 15
Mr. Osei’s behaviour primarily fails to meet which of the following National Teachers’ Standards (NTS) regarding Professional Values and Attitudes?
A. The requirement to engage with colleagues and the wider school community to support school goals [CORRECT ANSWER]
B. The requirement to keep their professional knowledge and skills up to date
C. The requirement to possess a good knowledge of the curriculum and subject matter
D. The requirement to use a variety of assessment methods to measure student understanding
Question 16
In refuting the Headteacher’s instruction to supervise cleaning—a task deemed necessary for the school’s smooth operation—Mr. Osei has breached the GES Code of Conduct regarding:
A. absenteeism and lack of punctuality
B. improper use of school funds
C. inappropriate relationship with learners
D. insubordination and failure to comply with a lawful instruction [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 17
Madam Esi has failed to uphold the National Teachers’ Standards (NTS) on Professional Practice which requires teachers to
A. assess pupils’ learning using multiple methods of evaluation
B. create an inclusive learning environment
C. demonstrate a clear understanding of the primary school curriculum
D. maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment at all times [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 18
By adhering to a rigid teaching style and refusing to adapt her seating for the struggling students, Madam Esi has failed to demonstrate which key pedagogical skill?
A. Differentiation [CORRECT ANSWER]
B. Scaffolding
C. Summative Assessment
D. Team Teaching
Question 19
Which of these actions demonstrates positive reinforcement in classroom management?
A. Giving extra homework for misbehavior
B. Ignoring good behavior
C. Praising a student for completing work on time [CORRECT ANSWER]
D. Punishing latecomers
Question 20
Effective classroom management supports learning by
A. creating fear among learners
B. focusing only on slow learners
C. minimizing distractions and maximizing engagement [CORRECT ANSWER]
D. reducing instructional time
Question 21
The teaching strategy whereby students are grouped for peer teaching supports
A. avoidance of group work
B. collaborative and active learning [CORRECT ANSWER]
C. individual competition only
D. teacher-centered instruction
Question 22
What is the main purpose of establishing routines in class?
A. To eliminate misbehavior completely
B. To ensure predictability and smooth classroom flow [CORRECT ANSWER]
C. To give teachers more authority
D. To reduce student-teacher interaction
Question 23
Which of the following reflects preventive classroom management?
A. Ignoring misbehavior until it escalates
B. Removing students from class often
C. Setting clear expectations before misbehavior occurs [CORRECT ANSWER]
D. Waiting until students misbehave before reacting
Question 24
A teacher who responds to misbehavior by calmly discussing expectations instead of shouting demonstrates
A. avoidance of responsibility
B. emotional control and constructive discipline [CORRECT ANSWER]
C. passive acceptance of misbehavior
D. strict authoritarianism
Question 25
According to Behaviorism, learning occurs mainly through
A. Internal cognitive processes
B. Observation and imitation only
C. Problem-solving and reflection
D. Stimulus–response connections and reinforcement [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 26
Which learning theory emphasizes mental processes like memory, perception, and thinking?
A. Behaviorism
B. Cognitivism [CORRECT ANSWER]
C. Constructivism
D. Humanism
Question 27
Which of the following is an application of Constructivist theory in the classroom?
A. Memorization without context
B. Strict drill and practice without interaction
C. Students work on projects and discover solutions [CORRECT ANSWER]
D. Teacher lectures while students copy notes
Question 28
The Standards-Based Curriculum (SBC) uses a specific hierarchy to organize content. Which of the following represents the correct order of this hierarchy from broadest to most specific?
A. Content Standard → Strand → Sub-Strand → Indicator
B. Indicator → Content Standard → Sub-Strand → Strand
C. Strand → Content Standard → Sub-Strand → Indicator
D. Strand → Sub-Strand → Content Standard → Indicator [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 29
The SBC places a strong emphasis on the ‘Ars’ (Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and creativity) alongside these Competencies. Which of the following is not one of the six mandated Cores Competencies?
A. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
B. Cultural Identity and Global Citizenship
C. Digital Literacy
D. Rote Memorization and Recall [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 30
In the context of the Standards-Based Curriculum, how is Assessment for Learning (AfL) distinct from Assessment of Learning (AoL)?
A. AfL is strictly peer-based, whereas AoL is teacher-led
B. AfL is used to grade students at the end of a term, whereas AoL is for placement
C. AfL occurs continuously during the instructional process to provide feedback, whereas AoL evaluates cumulative achievement at the end of a period [CORRECT ANSWER]
D. There is no distinction
Question 37
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates formative assessment?
A. Continuous quizzes given during lessons to adjust teaching [CORRECT ANSWER]
B. End-of-term examination
C. Final-year project defense
D. National standardized test
Question 38
Summative assessments are most useful for
A. Diagnosing learning difficulties
B. Giving immediate feedback during a lesson
C. Making final judgments about learning outcomes [CORRECT ANSWER]
D. Monitoring ongoing learning progress
Question 39
A teacher who uses both projects and class tests to measure performance, utilises
A. alternative assessment only
B. multiple assessment methods [CORRECT ANSWER]
C. summative evaluation alone
D. test reliability
Question 40
Which of the following reflects a criterion-referenced assessment?
A. Comparing student scores with a national average
B. Measuring student performance against pre-set learning standards [CORRECT ANSWER]
C. Predicting performance using IQ scores
D. Ranking students against each other
Question 41
Which assessment type best identifies a student’s strengths and weaknesses at the start of a course?
A. Diagnostic [CORRECT ANSWER]
B. Formative
C. Norm-referenced
D. Summative
Question 42
A teacher gives students a group project that requires applying theory to real-life situations. This is an example of
A. Authentic assessment [CORRECT ANSWER]
B. Diagnostic testing
C. Norm-referenced assessment
D. Summative examination
Question 43
Reliability in assessment means the test
A. covers all topics in the curriculum
B. is easy for all learners
C. measures what it claims to measure
D. produces consistent results over time [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 44
Validity in assessment ensures that
A. all questions are multiple-choice
B. results are similar when repeated
C. the test actually measures the intended learning outcomes [CORRECT ANSWER]
D. the test is difficult enough to challenge students
Question 45
Continuous assessment is most beneficial because it
A. eliminates the need for exams completely
B. focuses only on teacher performance
C. provides feedback only at the end of a course
D. tracks learning progress throughout instruction [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 46
Which of the following is a limitation of norm-referenced assessment?
A. it emphasizes skill application
B. it measures performance against set criteria
C. it promotes competition rather than mastery of content [CORRECT ANSWER]
D. it shows how well learners meet learning objectives
Question 47
Portfolio assessment helps teachers to
A. record only test scores
B. track student growth through collected works [CORRECT ANSWER]
C. eliminate project work
D. replace all exams with presentations
Question 48
If a student consistently performs well on practice tests but poorly on the final exam, which assessment issue is most likely present?
A. Lack of fairness
B. Lack of reliability
C. Lack of scoring rubrics
D. Lack of validity [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 49
Which of the following is an example of alternative assessment?
A. Essay examination
B. Multiple-choice test
C. Oral presentation with rubric-based grading [CORRECT ANSWER]
D. Standardized tests
Question 50
A teacher gives a short quiz after teaching a new concept. The main purpose of this is
A. summative judgment
B. immediate feedback for learning adjustments [CORRECT ANSWER]
C. comparing students across the country
D. final grading
Question 59
Evaluation is broader than assessment because it involves making value judgments about both teaching and learning outcomes.
A. True [CORRECT ANSWER]
B. False
Question 60
A test can be reliable but not valid.
A. True [CORRECT ANSWER]
B. False
Question 61
Norm-referenced assessment measures student performance against set standards or objectives.
A. True
B. False [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 62
Inclusive education means separating learners with disabilities from mainstream classrooms for specialized teaching only.
A. True
B. False [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 63
A teacher is permitted to engage in private trade or transact private financial business on the school premises during school hours, provided it does not interfere with their scheduled lessons.
A. True
B. False [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 64
If a staff member’s work performance is proven through appraisal to be below the set standard, they must be sanctioned immediately to maintain high standards.
A. True
B. False [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 65
A teacher who prepares their lesson notes during the lesson period is acting within the professional guidelines, as long as the notes are completed by the end of the class.
A. True
B. False [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 66
It is mandatory for teachers to take part in approved co-curricular activities, such as sporting and cultural events, field trips, and club activities.
A. True [CORRECT ANSWER]
B. False
Question 67
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) equips learners with knowledge and values to address environmental, social, and economic challenges.
A. True [CORRECT ANSWER]
B. False
Question 68
STEM education is considered essential because it prepares learners with skills for innovation and solving real-world problems.
A. True [CORRECT ANSWER]
B. False
Question 69
Any act of misconduct by a staff member that is not expressly listed or mentioned in the Code of Conduct cannot be punished, as it falls outside the legal framework of the Service.
A. True
B. False [CORRECT ANSWER]
Question 70
Continuous professional development (CPD) for teachers is unnecessary in the face of rapid policy and curriculum changes.
A. True
B. False [CORRECT ANSWER]
