GES PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION SAMPLE- GES Promotion Exam Trial Sample Questions
1.When was the first time the free supply of textbooks introduced into the country?
1963
2.Under whose reign did the above happened?
Dr Kwame Nkrumah
3.Who introduced the full implementation of the JSS concept in 1987?
Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings
5.Which educational policy was introduced in 1951?
The Accelerated Development Plan (ADP)
6.Which massive educational policy came into existence in 2017?
The Free SHS Policy
7.What is the main or core mandate of the Ministry of Education?
Is to formulate educational policies and programmes
8.Which is the agency of MOE
a) Ghana Library Authority
b) Ghana Standard Authority
c) Ghana Chamber of Commerce
d) Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
9.Which agency under MOE is responsible for providing and overseeing basic education?
Ghana Education Service
10.Which act has changed the face of GES?
Education Act 2008, Act 778
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GES PROMOTION EXAMS SAMPLE QUESTIONS SET 2
1. The most important function of a teacher is to……
a)facilitate learning
b) manage instructional resources
c) provide information
d) coordinate circular activities
2.(DD)How management levels has GES? 4
3.Who is the CEO of the National Management Level in GES at the Headquarters?
THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL
4.Which entity settles disputes between employers and employees?
THE NATIONAL LABOUR COMMISSION
5.Which organization is responsible for the nation’s fiscal policies?
THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING
6.Which entity is in charge of the Monetary Policies of the country?
BANK OF BANK
7.Which commission is responsible for setting standards for appointments, promotion s and discipline for the public sector employees?
THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION
8.Who’s in charge of the Regional Management Level in GES?
THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR
9.Which Act does the GES hinges on?
EDUCATION ACT 2008 ACT 778
10.Which is the highest decision-making body in GES?
GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE COUNCIL
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GES PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION SAMPLE QUESTIONS SET 3
1.When was the Continuation Schools instituted?
a)1973
b)1964
c)1974
d)1961
2.Which policy was introduced in 1961?
a)Fee-free universal primary education
b)Free supply of text books
c)New Structure and Content of Education
d)The Accelerated Development Plan
3.Which Act has changed the face of GES?
a) Education Act 1995 Act 560
b) GES Act 2007 Act 778
c)GES Act 2008 Act 779
d)GES Act 2008 Act 778
4.Where did the colonial traders start education in Ghana in 1529?
a)Cape Coast
b)Komenda
c)Saltpond
d)Elmina
5.When was the JSS fully implemented?
a)1987
b)1988
c)1976
d)1984
6.Which of the following is NOT an autonomous body of GES?
a)National Inspectorate Board
b)Ghana Library Authority
c)National Teaching Council
d)National Council on Curriculum and Assessment
6.Which year was the JSS piloted?
a)1977
b)1974
c)1987
d)1976
7.Which governing authority is responsible for matters relating to the licensing of teachers?
a)National Inspectorate Board
b)National Labour Commission
c)National Teaching Council
d)National Council on Curriculum and Assessment
8.Which is a reason for the existence of National Teaching Council?
a)To instill discipline among teachers
b)To know the number of teachers
c)To upgrade teachers
d)To update teachers
9.Which is not a component of Educational System?
a)Stakeholders
b)The Content
c)The Physical Infrastructure
d)Decentralization
10.Which is not a function of MOE?
a)Formulation of policies
b)Oversight responsibility
c)Allocation of resources
d)Demarcation of constituencies
11.What is Ghana Education Trust Fund?
12.Differentiate between Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy
13.Mention any two policies the Ministry of Education has formulated for Ghana Education Service to implement
14.How will you maintain discipline in your school as a Head?
15.Is it true that every child is ready to learn?
16.What do you understand by the Externalities of Education?
17.Tell us the categories of teaching personnel
18. What are Generic Skills? Mention any five
19.Why do we need a policy?
20.Why do we start basic education at age four?
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GES PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION SAMPLE QUESTIONS – SET 4
1. A well-constructed performance test can serve as a student learning experience.
a) True
b) False
2. One of the main limitations of performance tests is the time required to reliably score them.
a) True
b) False
3. Portfolios are an alternative to paper-and-pencil tests, essay tests, or performance tests.
a) True
b) False
4. Parents need not be involved with decisions concerning the development of portfolios.
a) True
b) False
5. Performance tests are the fastest and easiest way for a teacher to assess students’ progress.
a) True
b) False
6. One purpose for a portfolio is to provide information about a learner that no other measurement tool can provide.
a) True
b) False
7. True-false and multiple-choice questions require greater use of judgment than performance assessments.
a) True
b) False
8. Performance assessments are meant to serve and enhance instruction rather than being just a test given to assign a grade.
a) True
b) False
9. Generally, the more items included in a test, the higher the test’s reliability.
a) True
b) False
10. An advantage to “grading on the curve” is that it simplifies marking decisions.
a) True
b) False
11. The purpose of a test blueprint is to create a format for grading future tests-saving a teacher time and effort in writing tests.
a) True
b) False
12. Equal differences between percentile ranks indicate equal differences in achievement.
a) True
b) False
13. One way to reduce the effects of guessing on True/False tests is to require students to correct false items to make them true.
a) True
b) False
14. When standardized tests originated, it was widely believed that learning ability was inherited, fixed, and largely unchangeable.
a) True
b) False
15. A good practice for giving essay tests is to write many essay questions and allow students to choose the one they want to answer–enhancing a sense of choice and self-expression.
a) True
b) False
16. When creating a scoring system for a performance assessment, the number of points or categories should be limited for ease of use and scoring.
a) True
b) False
17. An area conventional tests have assessed very well over the years is that of student attitude.
a) True
b) False
18. A well-planned performance assessment presents the learner with an authentic, real-world problem or challenge.
a) True
b) False
19. Conventional paper-pencil tests are popular because they measure learning directly.
a) True
b) False
20. One advantage of performance assessment is that it can be used at any point in the instruction process without losing its usefulness.
a) True
b) False
What’s the major difference between MOE and GES?
MOE is the formulator of educational policies and programmes
GES is the implementer of educational policies and programmes
Who propounded the social learning theory?
Albert Bandura and Walters
13.What is social learning theory?
Is about children learning through observation, interactions, imitations, experiences and examples of others
The two main theories of language teaching and learning are:
Stimulus Response Reward Theory and was propounded by B.F. Skinner
The Language Acquisition Device and was propounded by Noam Chomsky
What concept can best describe Kofi’s ability to walk without a support at the age of 12months because of the “internal ripening” that occurred in his muscles,bones and nervous system.
a) Development b)Growth c) Learning d) Maturation
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GES PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION SAMPLE QUESTIONS – SET 6
1.What term is giving to the benefits that accrue to society from the education of an individual and the benefits that an educated person received from his/her education.
EXTERNALITIES OF EDUCATION
2.What name is giving to the fund set by the government to support educational activities and infrastructure?
THE GHANA EDUCATION TRUST FUND(GETFUND)
4. What does the government use to address issues or challenges so as to achieve the desired objectives?
THE POLICIES
4.Which age does basic education commences? 4
5.Name the factors that affect the personality of an individual
GENDER
ETHNICITY/TRIBE
CULTURAL BACKGROUND
RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND
PARENTAL INFLUENCE DURING CHILDHOOD
EXPERIENCES
SOCIETAL INFLUENCE
6.When governance is brought to the doorsteps of the people is called
DECENTRALIZATION
7.What percentage does the oil revenue go to the stabilization fund?
21%
8.(DD) Name the four(4) main concerns of management in any organization in the public sector.
JUDICIOUS USE OF RESOURCES
OUTPUT OF WORKERS
COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND REGULATIONS
HAVING THE WELFARE OF YOUR WORKERS AT HEART
9.Which two agencies assist Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning to carry out its functions.
AUDITOR-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
10.What name is giving to the content matter of teaching.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
11.The methods or the pedagogies which teachers employ in the classroom or outside the classroom is called EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
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