Ghana Teacher Licensure Examinations: Picture-Making Content Areas
National Teaching Council (NTC)
Overview
This document outlines the Content Areas, Competencies, Descriptive Statements, and Table of Specifications for the Picture-Making section of the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examinations.
Content Areas & Competencies
1. Concept of Picture-Making
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Competencies:
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Understand 2D and 3D art concepts.
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Explain the importance of picture-making in society.
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Apply picture-making in real-life scenarios.
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Descriptive Statements:
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Distinguish between 2D and 3D concepts.
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Create a flipchart explaining picture-making.
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Identify practical uses of picture-making in daily life.
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| Cognitive Level | Level 1 (Recall) | Level 2 (Skills) | Level 3 (Strategic Thinking) | Level 4 (Extended Thinking) | Total |
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| Questions | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13 |
2. Forms of Picture-Making
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Competencies:
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Recognize indigenous, traditional, and contemporary forms.
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Analyze the impact of technology on picture-making.
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Descriptive Statements:
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Categorize different forms of picture-making.
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Compare terminologies in picture-making.
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| Cognitive Level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total |
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| Questions | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 18 |
3. Careers and Vocations in Picture-Making
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Competencies:
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Identify careers in picture-making.
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Explain required skills for each career.
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| Cognitive Level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total |
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| Questions | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
4. Entrepreneurship in Picture-Making
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Competencies:
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Develop business plans for picture-making enterprises.
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Understand safety practices in studios.
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Descriptive Statements:
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Explain entrepreneurship in picture-making.
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Plan and organize exhibitions.
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| Cognitive Level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total |
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| Questions | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
5. History of Picture-Making
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Competencies:
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Trace historical developments from ancient to modern times.
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Analyze the influence of Renaissance and modern art.
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| Cognitive Level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total |
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| Questions | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
6. Techniques in Picture-Making
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Competencies:
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Identify and apply various picture-making techniques.
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| Cognitive Level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total |
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| Questions | 1 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 23 |
7. Tools, Materials, and Media
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Competencies:
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Select appropriate tools and digital media for picture-making.
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| Cognitive Level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total |
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| Questions | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
Summary: Table of Specifications
| Content Area | Level 1 (Recall) | Level 2 (Skills) | Level 3 (Strategic Thinking) | Level 4 (Extended Thinking) | Total |
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| 1. Concept of Picture-Making | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13 |
| 2. Forms of Picture-Making | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 18 |
| 3. Careers in Picture-Making | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| 4. Entrepreneurship | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
| 5. History of Picture-Making | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 6. Techniques in Picture-Making | 1 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 23 |
| 7. Tools & Materials | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| Total | 15 (15%) | 25 (25%) | 30 (30%) | 30 (30%) | 100% |
Key Takeaways
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Level 1 (Recall): 15%
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Level 2 (Skills/Concepts): 25%
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Level 3 (Strategic Thinking): 30%
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Level 4 (Extended Thinking): 30%
This breakdown ensures a balanced assessment of picture-making knowledge, application, analysis, and creativity. CLICK HERE FOR THE QUESTIONS: https://ntc.gov.gh/practice_test/picture_making/ FOLLOW US FOR MORE UPDATES: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCyYGIFHWpx22L38a2K