AD I (GES) FREE PRO TEST 2 -

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Instruction for Candidates:

This is the ADI Promotion Aptitude Test.

The test contains 45 questions (Multiple Choice and True/False).

Read each question carefully before selecting your answer.

For multiple-choice questions, choose the most appropriate option.

For True/False questions, choose the correct statement.

Each question carries equal marks.

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

A. Accountability and Transparency

B. Efficient Management of Resources

C. Financial resource inflows

D. Quality education

2. What is the core mandate of the Ghana Education Service?

A. To development rational conclusion on education to be implemented by 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 prepare approved salary structure for teacher for the Ministry of Education

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

A. Director of Education

B. Ghana Education Service Council

C. The Director-General of Ghana Education Service

D. The Ghana Education Service Headquarters

4. Distinguish between Scheme of Work (S) and Terms and Conditions of Service (T).

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

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

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

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

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

A. Board of Governor

B. Director-General of GES

C. GES Council

D. Ministry of Education

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

A. Administration expenses

B. Assets and investment expenditure

C. Compensation of employees

D. Strategies services

7. Under the new primary school curriculum “reformed standard-based curriculum” means …

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

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

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

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

8. 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 of 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

9. 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

10. 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. Develop effective learning and efficiency in management institutions

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 goals of the service

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

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

A. Develop educational positions and programmes

B. Maintain profession standards and the conduct of personnel

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

D. Register, supervise and inspect private Pre-tertiary Education and Institutions

12. In a learner-centered school which of the following activities would the head encourage?

A. Parents to design the curriculum

B. Students to design the curriculum

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

D. Teachers to avoid test and other assessments

13. Which of the following statements about students grouping is correct?

A. Grouping should be done throughout the school day

B. Heterogeneous grouping is preferable to homogeneous grouping

C. Homogeneous grouping is preferable to heterogeneous grouping

D. None of the above

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

A. Criterion-referenced

B. Issue-referenced

C. Norm-referenced

D. Textbook referenced

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

A. Both formative and summative

B. Formative

C. Summative nor formative

D. Summative

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

A. Determine if a teacher should be re-employed

B. Force teachers to develop lesson plan

C. Improve the teacher’s performance

D. Remind teachers they are being watched

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

A. Is another term for ability grouping

B. Refers to learning contracts between teachers and parents

C. Stresses student cooperation rather than student competition

D. Refers to services delivered by joint service centers

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

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

B. Merit pertains to measuring an employee’s effectiveness

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

D. Worth pertains to measuring an employee’s effectiveness

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

A. Determination of whether students are performing at grade-level

B. Mastery of specific objectives in the curriculum

C. Mastery of specific skills related to the curriculum

D. All of the above

20. Which of the following statements about interdisciplinary teacher teams is correct?

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

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

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

D. None of the above

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

A. Decreases the need for storage change

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

C. Reduces staffing needs

D. Is intended to reduce functional capacity

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

A. Anticipate positive rewards for achieving instructional objectives

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

C. Knowing they will be written a test or examination soon

D. Perceive their performance compares favorably with peers

23. Which of the following statements about school culture is correct?

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

B. School culture consists of shared values and beliefs that tell educators how to address problems

C. School culture describes a school’s mission

D. School culture describes the demographic composition of a school

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

A. Involves determining which faction’s position will prevail

B. Involves reaching a decision everyone can accept

C. Is another term for voting

D. Is the process of reaching an ideal decision

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

B. Future conditions cannot be predicted accurately

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

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

D. The school may be autocratic

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

A. Addresses the shared values and beliefs of the school

B. Entails the strategies for reaching the preferred future

C. ✔ Describes the shared purpose of the school

D. Is the shared preferred future of the school

27. In an open climate …

A. All decisions are made by the PTA

B. Principals interact only with teachers

C. Parents do not participate in decision making

B. Interactions among stakeholders are promoted

28. A conflict matrix in relation to timetabling is designed to determine courses that … D. Teachers cannot teach

A. Cannot be scheduled at any time

B. Cannot be scheduled at the same time

C. Teachers are unwilling to teach

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

A. They are imposed on schools from external stakeholders

B. They are uniformly applied to all schools

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

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

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

A. Cater for the needs of their constituency

B. Do not promote data-driven decision

C. Seek to represent all stakeholders fairly and equally

D. All of the above

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Have a fair and impartial hearing

B. Have no resources to appeal decision

C. Present only the class teacher as witness

D. All of the above

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

A. Existing policies 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 policies prescribe the action

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

A. Group decision making indicates teachers have taken over decision making in school

B. Group decision making produces shared leadership in the school

C. Group decision making shows individual teachers are unable to take decision

D. Only unimportant decisions are made in group decision making

35. 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

36. Which of the statements below is not an expectation of the National Teachers’ Standard? The standards expect the teacher to …

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

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

C. Have a sound knowledge of learners’ different ways of organizing their learning

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

37. Which of the following constitutes the National Teachers’ Standard?

A. Professional Associates, Professional Practice, Professional Licence

B. Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, Professional Licence

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

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

38. Effective classroom management strategies do not include …

A. Encouraging initiative

B. Letting students help establish guidelines

C. Modelling ideal behaviour

D. Providing textbooks

39. Differentiated instruction is an effective method of teaching. Which statement accurately describes it?

A. Breaks lesson notes into smaller units

B. Facilitates timely construction of lesson notes

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

D. Works best with homogeneous learner group

40. One of the key learning objectives of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 is that the learner …

A. Is able to identify individual rights and clarify needs related to work

B. Is able to recognize the intrinsic value of education and analyze personal learning needs

C. Knows the basic principles of sustainable planning and building

D. Understands inequality is a major driver for societal problems

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

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