GES Assistant Director I (ADI) Promotion Aptitude Test Questions and Answers – March 2023

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following best describes the focus of inclusive education? To A. Integration of basic, secondary and tertiary systems of education B. Integration of various subjects disciplines such as arts, science and business. C. Participation of all staff in decision making including non teaching staff D. Participation of all students in schools including those with disabilities Explanation: Inclusive education emphasizes access for all, including disabled students (GES Inclusive Education Policy).

2. The principal strategy adopted for universal Design for Learning (UDL) is A. Adopting multiple ways of representing content to learners B. Asking parents to sign the completed assignments of learners C. Giving learners quizzes at the end of every lesson D. Inviting parents to attend school meeting open days. Explanation: UDL provides flexible learning options to meet diverse needs.

3. The professional knowledge of teachers entails knowledge of I. Subject matter content and grade-level Standards II. School as organizations III. Instructional strategies and instructional design IV. Assessment practices and data literacy A. I and III only B. I, II, III and IV only C. I, II, III and IV D. I, III and IV only Explanation: NTC standards cover all areas for comprehensive teaching knowledge.

4. What is the primary purpose for establishing school Management Committee (SMC)? To help A. Ensure greater participation in governance by the directorates at the basic level. B. Ensure greater stakeholder participation in governance at the basic level C. Improve governance at the high level D. Improve governance at the primary school Explanation: SMCs promote community involvement at basic education levels.

5. The headteacher in a learner-centered school undertakes the following activities to enhance teaching and learning except. A. Empowering teachers to involve each learner in the teaching/learning process B. Encouraging teachers to avoid test and other assessments C. Encouraging teachers to develop lesson plans that use existing knowledge D. Motivating and sustaining teachers interest in teaching Explanation: Learner-centered approaches include assessments for progress.

6. The Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023) is an Act that A. Establishes the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and training B. Establishes the complimentary Education Agency C. Merges the Ghana Education Service and Ghana Tertiary Education Commission D. Merges the National Teaching Council and National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) Explanation: Act 1023 establishes CTVET, among others.

7. Which one of the following statements about discipline and punishment is correct? A. Discipline focuses on imposing controls and punishment focuses on promoting positive behaviour B. Discipline focuses on promoting positive behaviour and punishment focuses on imposing control. C. Discipline is the responsibility of the district director and punishment is the responsibility of the school head D. Discipline is the responsibility of the school head and punishment is the responsibility of the district director. Explanation: Discipline builds behavior; punishment controls it.

8. Which of the following is not a value of the education sector in Ghana? A. Accountability and Transparency B. Efficient Management of Resources C. Financial Resource inflows D. Quality Education Explanation: Values focus on efficiency and quality, not inflows.

9. Which one of the following statements best describes the primary activity undertaken by the Ghana Education Service? A. Develop national curriculum for pre-tertiary level B. Formulate approved national policies and programmes for the pre-tertiary level. C. Implement approved national policies and programmes for the pre-tertiary level D. Prepare approved salary structure for teachers at the pre-tertiary level Explanation: GES implements MoE policies.

10. 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 C. Issue temporary certification to unqualified persons who desire to teach D. Provide a framework for the development of teacher education curriculum. Explanation: School licensing is NaSIA’s role; NTC focuses on teachers.

11. When adopting differentiated instruction in teaching, the teacher I. Recognizes diversity among as students as normal II. Sees every students potential for academic success III. Accepts responsibility for maximizing students progress IV. Tailors instruction to assessment indicated students needs. ANSWER: I, II, III AND IV Explanation: Differentiated instruction embraces all these principles.

12. The highest disciplinary authority that has the power to any recommendation to summarily dismiss a teaching or non-teaching personnel from Ghana Education Service (GES) is the …. A. Board of Governors B. Director – General of GES C. GES Council D. Ministry of Education Explanation: GES Council endorses dismissals.

13. The strategy observed in the classroom facilities. I. Higher order thinking skills II. Science achievement III. Transfer of skills to other areas of study IV. Teamwork and social skills Answer B: I, II, III and IV Explanation: Problem-based learning supports all these.

14. Which one of the following teaching strategies is the mentor promoting? A. Activity-based learning B. Integrated teaching C. Strategies to teach a small class size D. Strategies to teach exceptional students Explanation: The scenario describes active engagement through practical activities.

15. Students learn about a subject through the experience of solving open-ended problems in A. Curriculum-based learning B. Problem based learning C. Standard based learning D. Students-based learning Explanation: Defines problem-based learning.

16. Lifelong learning is driven by the goal of …… A. Achieving education progress B. Achieving education sustainability C. Improving attendance D. Improving test scores Explanation: Aligns with SDG 4 for sustainable education.

17. The core element of cooperative learning is to……. A. Encourage contracts between teachers and parents B. Foster students competition rather than students support C. Promote ability groupings D. Showcase the positive effects of interdependence Explanation: Emphasizes collaboration.

18. Which of the following statements about Culture is correct? A. A principal behaviour is sole determinant of school culture B. School culture consist of shared values and beliefs that tell educators how to address problems. C. School culture describes the demographic composition of a school D. School culture describes the school’s mission Explanation: Culture is shared values.

19. The best possible way to evaluate student’s performance is through A. An ongoing overall assessment throughout the year B. Annual test C. Monthly test D. Weekly test Explanation: Continuous assessment provides comprehensive insight.

20. The end of terms exams conducted in schools are largely …… A. Achievement tests B. Aptitude test C. Intelligence test D. Standardized achievement tests Explanation: Measure learned content.

21. Which one of the following is a process of obtaining numerical values for students characteristics? A. Assessment B. Evaluation C. Measurement D. Test Explanation: Measurement quantifies traits.

22. A formative and systematic procedure of getting information about how much students have learnt is …….. A. Assessment B. Evaluation C. Measurement D. Test Explanation: Tests gather learning data.

23. The type of evaluation that monitors learning progress is ………… evaluation. A. Diagnostic B. Formative C. Placement D. Summative Explanation: Formative tracks ongoing progress.

24. The observed teaching strategy moves through sequential stages of ……….. A. Focused instruction, collaborative learning, guided instruction, independent learning B. Focused instruction, guided instruction, collaborative learning, independent learning C. Guided instruction, focused instruction, collaborative learning, independent learning D. Guided instruction, independent learning, Focused instruction, collaborative learning Explanation: Standard gradual release model.

25. What is the intended outcome of this teaching strategy? To A. Allow for interaction time between teachers and students B. Give teachers more time to prepare their scheme of learning C. Promote independent studies on the parts of students D. Strengthen efficacy to transfer understanding on the part of students Explanation: Builds self-efficacy.

26. Which one of the following is not a benefit of the observed teaching strategy? A. Improved students academic performance B. Increased students chances to be creative C. Increased students dependency on teachers D. Increased students motivation and confidence Explanation: Reduces dependency.

27. What teaching strategy was adopted by the teacher (mentor)? A. Cooperative learning B. Differentiated instruction C. Gradual release of responsibility D. Team teaching Explanation: Describes gradual release.

28. The teaching strategy adopted by the teacher enables the learners to learn: I. Social skills with interacting with one another II. To be independent from the teacher III. To think for themselves IV. Focus on knowledge acquisition A. I and II only B. I, II and III only C. I, II, III and IV D. IV only Explanation: Emphasizes skills and independence; knowledge is secondary.

29. Which one of the following statements about student 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 Explanation: Heterogeneous promotes diversity.

30. A test that measures a student’s knowledge or skill in relation to a curriculum standard is …………. A. Criterion – referenced B. Issue-referenced C. Norm-referenced D. Textbook referenced Explanation: Compares to standards.

31. Consensus as a decision making strategy refers to …….. A. Determining which factions position will prevail B. Reaching a decision everyone can accept C. The process of reaching an ideal decision D. Voting for the best decision Explanation: All agree.

32. Which one of the following statement about teacher performance evaluation is not correct? A. Both formative and summative B. Formative C. Neither summative nor formative D. Summative Explanation: It is both.

33. The primary purpose of teacher summative performance evaluation is to ………………. A. Determine if a teacher should be re-employed B. Force teachers to develop lesson plans C. Improve the teachers performance D. Remind teachers they are being watched Explanation: For accountability.

34. In performance evaluation, merits 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. Merits 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. Explanation: Merit is effectiveness; worth is value.

35. Which one of the following statements about school culture is correct? A. Describes a school’s mission B. Describes the demographic composition of a school C. Is solely determined by the school head’s behaviour D. Is the shared values that help educators to address problems Explanation: Core definition.

36. Why are decisions about strategies for school improvement said to entail higher levels of uncertainty? A. A lot of time is spent on school improvement efforts B. Future conditions cannot be predicted accurately. C. Teachers are not interested in participating in school improvement efforts D. The school head maybe autocratic Explanation: Uncertainty in outcomes.

37. Which of the following statements about interdisciplinary teacher is incorrect? A. In teams, teacher preference and power can result in one subject dominating other subjects B. Teaming is intended to accommodate curricula constructed around contemporary subjects and problems rather than disciplines (separate subjects) C. Teams are usually more open to considering change that are traditional academic departments D. None of the above Explanation: All are correct.

38. The culture shared by the school head enables teachers to …………. A. Conduct self-assessments of their instructional technique B. Set the ground rules in the classroom C. Stay with the instructional pedagogy they are used to D. Work independently in the classroom Explanation: Reflective practice.

39. Which of the following statements is true about the culture school? The school culture creates conditions for ………. I. Practice based learning settings to support learning from one’s professional experiences. II. Utilization of knowledge transfer from formal acquisition of knowledge. III. Adoption of observation checklist to guide practice IV. Peer classroom A. I, II and III B. I, II and IV C. I, III and IV D. II, III and IV Explanation: Supports reflection and knowledge transfer.

40. What school culture is being shared by the school head? A. Innovative practice B. Reflective practice C. Student centered practice D. Teacher centered practice Explanation: Examining beliefs and practice.

41. Which one of the following statement about year round school calender is not correct? Year round school calender increases. A. Access to remediation opportunities for students B. Students retention rates C. The functional capacity of a school D. The need to re-teach skills to students after long vacations Explanation: Reduces re-teaching needs.

42. Which of the statements is true in an open school climate. A. All decisions are made by PTA B. Interactions among stakeholders are promoted C. Parents do not participate in decision making D. School heads interact only with teachers Explanation: Open climate fosters interaction.

43. Which one of the following statements is true about a school’s climate and culture? A. A school climate is another word for school culture B. The school climate is part of the school culture C. The school culture is part of the school climate D. The school climate is used in JHS and school culture is used in SHS Explanation: Climate reflects culture.

44. Which one of the following theories is multiple causation a defining characteristic of? A. Classical theory of management B. Needs theory of management C. School theory of management D. Systems theory of management Explanation: Systems consider multiple causes.

45. In which of the following situations would peer teaching be adopted as a classroom management strategy? When A. Colleague teachers can teach the same topic B. The class teacher has to attend staff meeting C. The class teacher is marking assignments D. Top performers in class can help struggling students Explanation: Peer teaching aids struggling learners.

46. Which of the following is true about a school’s philosophy. It ….. A. Address the shared values and beliefs of the school B. Describes the shared purpose of the school C. Entails the strategies for reaching the preferred future D. Is the shared preferred future of the school Explanation: Philosophy is values and beliefs.

47. Which one of the following statements is not correct about intensification mandates? They A. Are imposed on schools from external stakeholders. B. Are uniformly applied to all schools C. Require schools to do more of what they already were doing D. Require schools to use their plans to drive improvement Explanation: Mandates are external, not school-driven.

48. The pursuit of moral and ethical behaviour in their schools requires teachers to: A. Avoid promoting data – driven decision B. Cater for the needs of their constituency C. Seek to represent all stakeholders fairly D. Seek to represent their departments Explanation: Ethical behavior is fair representation.

49. Planned activities to implement in the classroom are best known as A. Instructional procedures B. Lesson plans C. Rules and regulations D. School curriculum Explanation: Procedures are planned activities.

50. In matters of student discipline, students should A. Have a fair and impartial hearing B. Have no recourse to appeal a decision C. Present only the class teacher as a witness D. All of the above Explanation: Fair hearing is key.

51. The five principles of leadership for Learning (L/L) includes all the following except ……… A. a focus on learning B. Equality and equity C. Learning dialogue D. Shared accountability Explanation: Principles are focus, dialogue, shared leadership, accountability, inquiry (not equality/equity).

52. Which one of the following statements is true about unprogramme decisions in the school? A. Existing polices and rules do not prescribe the action to be taken B. Existing polices and rules prescribes the action to be taken C. The decision is of less importance to the school D. The decision would be evaluated by the school Explanation: Unprogrammed are novel.

53. Effective teaching recommendations include…….. I. Present new material in small steps with learner practice after each step. II. Guide learners as they begin to practice III. Provide systematic feedback and corrections IV. Teachers consult parents on what to teach A. I and II only B. I, II and III only C. I, II, III and IV D. II and III only Explanation: Core effective teaching steps; IV is not.

54. Effective classroom management strategies do not include A. Encouraging initiative B. Letting students help establish guidelines C. Modelling ideal behaviour D. Providing textbooks Explanation: Textbooks are resources, not management.

55. One of the key learning objectives of SDG 4 “to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” is that the learner…….. A. Knows the basic principles of sustainable planning and building, and can identify opportunities for making their own area more sustainable and inclusive B. Understands that inequality is a major driver for societal problems and individual dissatisfaction C. Is able to identify their individual rights and clarify their needs and values related to work D. Is able to recognize the intrinsic values of education and to analyse and identify their own learning needs in their personal development Explanation: Aligns with SDG 4’s sustainability focus.

Section B: True or False Questions

56. The District Education Oversight Committee (DEOC) is a structure to facilitate community participation in education. A. True B. False Explanation: DEOC facilitates participation.

57. The Capitation Grant was introduced in basic schools to remove fees as barrier to access to Education. A. True B. False Explanation: Removes fee barriers.

58. An attribute of good governance in GES is non-delegation of management control of an institution. A. True B. False Explanation: Good governance includes delegation.

59. The core function of the Ghana Education Service (GES) is to formulated approved structure and content on education in the contry. A. True B. False Explanation: GES implements, not formulates.

60. The Ghana Education Service Act 2008 (Act 778) is the current Act governing the Ghana Education Service. A. True B. False Explanation: Primarily Act 506 (1995).

61. A school’s “informal organization” refers to the structure of extra-curricular activities. A. True B. False Explanation: Includes extracurricular.

62. Giving teachers the authority and responsibility to apply their own professional knowledge to making decisions in their area of responsibility is an important aspect of Collegiality. A. True B. False Explanation: Promotes collegiality.

63. Teachers survey is not an effective process for collecting data about institutional and organizational effectiveness. A. True B. False Explanation: Surveys are effective.

64. Norm-referenced tests cannot used to improve instruction. A. True B. False Explanation: Can inform instruction.

65. Value-added assessment focuses on students learning gains in an academic year. A. True B. False Explanation: Measures gains.

66. Complexity in school scheduling relates to meeting the different needs of students. A. True B. False Explanation: Addresses diverse needs.

67. School heads should refrain from conducting community surveys. A. True B. False Explanation: Surveys are useful.

68. Novice teachers are socialized in order to perpetuate the culture of the school. A. True B. False Explanation: Helps maintain culture.

69. Teachers exercise leadership in the school in their operations. A. True B. False Explanation: Teachers lead in various ways.

70. A school is considered efficient if inputs are low and outputs are high. A. True B. False Explanation: Efficiency definition.

71. Grading Students’ performance has a powerful influence on school culture and contribute to shape how students learn both in the classroom and outside of the classroom. A. True B. False Explanation: Influences culture and learning.

72. Consensus in planning increases teacher sense of ownership in school improvement efforts. A. True B. False Explanation: Builds ownership.

73. Visioning identifies destination, planning provides the goals and strategies to get there. A. True B. False Explanation: Vision vs. planning.

74. Efficiency as a value affects school policy decisions. A. True B. False   

75. Successful inclusive education happens primarily through accepting, understanding and attending to student differences and diversity. A. True B. False Explanation: Core to inclusion.

Small Preparation Tips for GES Promotions

• Key Topics: Study Act 1023, NTC functions, inclusive education, and assessment types.
• Resources: ges.gov.gh, moe.gov.gh for updates.
• Practice: Focus on reasoning for true/false.

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