QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR 2024 GES PROMOTION EXAMS PS & ADII

 1. Which of the following is not part of the membership of the Ghana Education Service?

 A. All the stakeholders in education

2. The mission of the Ministry of Education (MoE) is to provide

D. inclusive and equitable quality education

3. The Education Strategic Plan (ESP) of the Ministry of Education aims to

D. provide equitable access to quality education

4. In what year was the Ghana Education Service (GES) established?

A. 1974

5. Which of the following is a core function of the Ghana Education Service (GES)?

C. Managing and implementing pre-tertiary educational policies

6. Which Act governs the establishment and operations of the Ghana Education Service?

B. Ghana Education Act 1995

7. Which of the following is an essential component of effective classroom management?

B. Establishing clear rules and routines

8. Lev Vygotsky's concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) refers to

C. the difference between what a learner can do with and without help

9. Which classroom management technique involves giving students choices to enhance their autonomy and responsibility?

C. Democratic teaching

10. Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?

D. A student studying hard in order to receive a scholarship

11. What strategy does Mr. Adom use to maintain order?

C. Establishing clear rules

12. How does Mr. Adom encourage good behaviour?

D. Using praise and rewards

13. Why does Mr. Adom use a democratic teaching style?

A. To build learners' collaborative skills

14. Why does Mr. Adom use group work?

A. To build learners' collaborative skills

15. How does Mr. Adom handle conflicts?

C. the difference between what a learner can do with and without help

16. Which of the theories involve collaborative learning?

D. Social constructivism

17. From the passage, Ms. Agyeman uses Piaget's theory to ensure that

C. tasks are appropriate to the ages of learners

18. Scaffolding in teaching involves

C. providing gradual support

19. From the passage, Ms. Agyeman uses multiple intelligences theory to ensure that

A. individual differences are taken care of

20. In Bloom's taxonomy, which level involves the highest order of thinking?

C. Creating

21. John Dewey is most closely associated with which educational philosophy?

C. Progressivism

22. Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-managed classroom?

B. High levels of student engagement

23. Which principle of learning suggests that practice is necessary for mastering skills?

B. Law of exercise

24. Constructivist teaching strategies often include

A. project-based learning

25. In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be met first?

B. Physiological

26. Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

A. Learning a new language out of interest

27. Which of the following is the primary purpose of formative assessment?

D. To provide ongoing feedback to improve teaching and learning

28. Which approach to classroom management focuses on identifying and reinforcing appropriate behaviours?

C. Positive behavioural interventions and supports

29. Which type of assessment is designed to measure a student's performance against a set of criteria or learning standards?

A. Criterion-referenced assessment

30. Which of the following best describes a portfolio assessment?

A. A collection of student work that demonstrates learning progress and achievements

31. Which of the following is a characteristic of a reliable assessment?

D. It yields consistent results over time

32. A test that accurately measures what it is supposed to measure is said to have

D. validity

33. Which type of assessment is typically used to identify students' strengths and weaknesses before instruction begins?

B. Diagnostic assessment

34. Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?

A. Classroom discussion

35. What does a high-stakes test refer to?

B. A test that has significant consequences for the test-taker

36. Rubrics are used in educational assessment to

B. evaluate student performance based on specific criteria

37. Which of the following is a major goal of inclusive education?

C. To provide equal educational opportunities for all students

38. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 focuses on all the following except

B. ensuring free education

39. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the flipped classroom model?

B. To have students engage with learning material prior to classroom engagements

40. In the context of contemporary education, what does "21st-century skills" refer to?

A. Critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity

41. Which of the following strategies can help reduce teacher burnout?

C. Providing professional development and support

42. Which contemporary issue in education is most closely associated with the rapid advancement of technology?

A. Digital divide

43. Global citizenship education aims to

B. Foster an understanding of global issues and intercultural awareness

44. Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-managed classroom?

B. High levels of student engagement

45. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 focuses on all the following except

B. ensuring free education

46. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the flipped classroom model?

B. To have students engage with learning material prior to classroom engagements

47. In the context of contemporary education, what does "21st-century skills" refer to?

A. Critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity

48. Which of the following strategies can help reduce teacher burnout?

C. Providing professional development and support

49. Which contemporary issue in education is most closely associated with the rapid advancement of technology?

A. Digital divide

50. Global citizenship education aims to

B. Foster an understanding of global issues and intercultural awareness

Here are the answers with brief explanations:

51. A. TRUE (GES was established in 1974)

52. B. FALSE (MOE is responsible for pre-tertiary education, not solely higher education)

53. A. TRUE (The Director-General is the head of GES)

54. B. FALSE (NaCCA develops curriculum for pre-tertiary education, not tertiary)

55. B. FALSE (FCUBE aims to provide free basic education, not tertiary)

56. A. TRUE (ESP aims to provide equitable access to quality education)

57. B. FALSE (John Dewey advocated for student-centered, progressive education)

58. A. TRUE (Self-actualization is the highest level of need in Maslow's hierarchy)

59. B. FALSE (Behaviourism emphasizes observable behaviours, not internal mental states)

60. A. TRUE (Constructivist teaching often involves hands-on, experiential learning)

61. A. TRUE (Extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards or avoidance of punishment)

62. A. TRUE (Positive reinforcement can encourage desired behaviours)

63. B. FALSE (Cognitivism focuses on mental processes, not observable behaviours)

64. A. TRUE (Authoritative classroom management combines high expectations with support)

65. B. FALSE (Formative assessments provide ongoing feedback, not evaluate completed programs)

66. B. FALSE (Norm-referenced assessments compare students to peers, not predetermined standards)

67. A. TRUE (A valid assessment accurately measures what it intends to measure)

68. B. FALSE (Summative assessments evaluate learning at the end, not during instruction)

69. A. TRUE (Diagnostic assessments identify prior knowledge and misconceptions)

70. A. TRUE (Inclusive education seeks equal opportunities for all students)

71. A. TRUE (Digital divide refers to the gap in access to technology)

72. B. FALSE (STEM includes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, not English)

73. B. FALSE (Flipped classroom involves students learning at home and working in class)

74. B. FALSE (21st-century skills include critical thinking, communication, and more)

75. A. TRUE (COVID-19 pandemic required transitioning to remote learning solutions)

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