PROFESSIONAL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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PROFESSIONAL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

TRIAL TEST SEVEN

1. A teacher in a class of students with diverse characteristics and needs is preparing a presentation on a new instructional topic. The teacher can best ensure the clarity and accessibility of the presentation by adopting which of the following approaches? *

1 point

emphasizing important information by using broad and expansive gestures

repeating key ideas more than once using exactly the same language

using a variety of visual tools to support information that is provided verbally

creating note cards as a reminder of important points to address

2. A JHS social studies teacher plans to use class discussions as a regular part of instruction. The teacher should be aware that class discussions tend to be most productive when the guiding questions are: *

1 point

open-ended and exploratory in nature.

centered on a single concept or idea.

drawn directly from the course textbook.

fact-based and focused on core content.

3. A JHS science teacher often has students view publicly available television programs on classroom computers as a supplement to instruction on particular topics. Which of the following strategies used by the teacher would best help ensure that these viewing experiences are effective in enhancing student understanding? *

1 point

communicating to students expectations for conscientious viewing before they watch each program and identifying behaviors associated with such viewing

providing students with specific questions to consider as they view a program and then discussing the questions after students have viewed the program

prompting students to review relevant sections of their textbook before they view a program and then to review their texts again after their viewing is complete

preparing quizzes on the content of programs students will view and letting the students know that they will take a quiz after viewing each program

4. During the first week of school, a new teacher works with students to develop a list of class behavior

guidelines. According to best practice regarding classroom management, which of the following teacher

strategies is most essential to the effective implementation of these guidelines?

1 point

having students regularly reflect on how well they are following the behaviour guidelines

emphasizing consistency and fairness in the application of the guidelines

eliminating guidelines from the list as students internalize the expected behaviors

reviewing the guidelines with students at the beginning of every week

5. Which of the following types of activities is the most appropriate and effective choice for helping create a

community of learners in a high school class?

1 point

group problem-solving activities in which each student holds a piece of information that is needed to arrive at a solution

competitive team activities in which assigned leaders are allowed to select their own team members

self-directed activities in which individual students research a topic and present information to the class

reflective activities in which students express their thoughts about abstract ideas such as ethics and responsibility

6. As a Junior high school students enter mathematics class, the teacher greets each student briefly. Students turn in their homework to the designated basket, get supplies as needed from the community cabinet, and then refer to the board where the textbook pages and materials for the day's lesson are listed. Implementing these routines demonstrates most clearly the teacher's understanding of how to: *

1 point

use a variety of classroom management skills to facilitate learning.

enhance the overall quality of the classroom learning environment.

create a supportive and mutually respectful learning community.

maximize the amount of class time that is available for learning.

7. In a JHS 2 class, an English Language teacher observes that only a few students participate actively in

discussions and other large-group activities. Although all students respond when called on, the teacher is

concerned about the overall level of student participation. Which of the following strategies would best promote broader student participation?

1 point

assigning each student to lead one or more class activities

replacing some large-group activities with partner or small-group activities

giving students a grade based on their participation in class activities

reinforcing the expectation that each student will participate in large-group activities

8. Which of the following situations is most likely to diminish intrinsic motivation in primary school students

over time?

1 point

Students are allowed to select their own research topics from a list developed by the teacher.

The teacher routinely explains how students' learning will be valuable and useful in achieving academic, career, and life goals.

Students work with the teacher to develop weekly goals and monitor their learning progress.

The teacher relies primarily on concrete rewards to encourage students to comply with behavior expectations and perform assigned tasks.

9. A basic 6 school teacher wants to create a classroom learning environment that will support increased

self-esteem in students. Which of the following teacher practices would best help achieve this goal?

1 point

establishing a relationship with each student that communicates the teacher's respect for the student as an individual capable of success

assigning students to write a report about themselves early in the school year to share with peers

adopting an authoritative approach in which the teacher creates routines and procedures and reacts immediately to students' inappropriate actions

offering frequent verbal praise to students for the successful completion of assigned tasks

10. Which of the following teaching practices is likely to have the greatest positive effect on students' motivation to achieve? *

1 point

presenting instruction in small increments with frequent reviews of content

allowing students to choose the peers they wish to work with in group activities

providing instructional tasks that are meaningful and relevant to students' experiences

using peer and self-assessment as the primary methods for assigning grades

11. A teacher can best promote productive academic discussions by taking which of the following steps first? *

1 point

informing students that the content of the discussion will be included on tests

assigning one student responsibility for leading and summarizing the discussion

reminding students of the importance of being polite during discussions

ensuring that students understand the goals and purpose of the discussion

12. A teacher who is reflecting on the learning environment in a class should give the highest priority to

addressing which of the following issues?

1 point

Many students tend to choose the same partner for activities in which students will work in pairs.

Two students with disabilities frequently appear to be isolated and ignored by their classmates.

Some students are substantially more communicative about their thoughts and feelings than others.

During small-group activities, students often initiate informal competitions with peers in other groups.

13. A teacher decides to assign students to study teams. The purpose of the teams is for students to help each other throughout the year (e.g., gathering handouts for an absent classmate, helping each other prepare for

tests). The teacher first observes how students relate to each other for a few weeks before assigning teams. Then the teacher provides students with explicit instruction in how the teams are to function. These study teams can be expected to benefit students most by:

1 point

enhancing students' overall motivation to succeed academically.

establishing a network of peers to provide students with academic support.

promoting the development of students' collaboration skills.

maximizing the amount of time students are engaged in active learning.

14. Students with specific learning disabilities most often demonstrate which of the following learning profiles? *

1 point

inconsistent pace in achievement of academic expectations for the student's age and grade level

persistent evidence of academic underachievement despite average intelligence and the provision of research-based instruction and intervention

a regular pattern of below grade-level performance across academic areas for two or more consecutive years

ongoing need for teacher and/or peer guidance and support to complete both in-class assignments and long-term projects

15. Which of the following actions is most important in addressing the learning needs of a student with a mild

hearing loss?

1 point

ensuring that the student has an unobstructed view of the teacher during instruction

repeating directions for activities and assignments for the student at least three times

providing the student with a study carrel in a quiet area of the classroom for independent work

posing questions to the student more frequently than to peers to check for understanding

16. Which of the following behaviors by a Basic five English language learner represents the most advanced

stage of second-language acquisition?

1 point

using primarily present tense verbs in conversation

asking clarifying questions to enhance understanding

providing single sentence responses to literal questions

producing simple sentences in social contexts

17. During instruction, a teacher tries to use examples from a variety of cultures and groups to illustrate key

lesson concepts and regularly incorporates information about the contributions and perceptions of diverse

groups. This practice is likely to enhance students' learning primarily by:

1 point

increasing their comfort level with open-ended activities that allow for many different responses.

promoting their ability to discuss effectively a wide range of content-related topics and issues.

helping them learn to recognize signs of stereotypical thinking in themselves and others.

allowing them to view content they are learning through the lens of many different perspectives.

18. At the beginning of the school year, a JHS One teacher learns that the class will include a student who

has been identified as gifted. Which of the following actions by the teacher would be most effective in

addressing the academic needs of this student?

1 point

providing independent enrichment activities that prompt the student to explore current topics of study in greater depth and complexity

developing more lengthy class and homework assignments to ensure that the student is fully engaged in learning

assigning the student to prepare and teach a lesson to the rest of the class at least once during each instructional unit

including in the classroom library a selection of advanced materials on topics that are likely to interest the student

19. A JHS 3 teacher frequently assigns student projects. First the teacher discusses the objectives for the

project with students. Next the students develop a project plan, outlining the activities they will perform and

products they will develop to achieve the targeted objectives, and then they review their plan with the teacher. This approach is likely to be most effective in achieving which of the following goals?

1 point

supporting students in assuming responsibility for their own learning

communicating to students high expectations for their performance and learning

increasing the relevance of academic content to students' lives and experiences

ensuring that instruction is responsive to students' individual needs and interests

20. A Junior High School is located in a community with limited educational resources, and many students have

limited Internet access. In this situation, teachers at the school should make which of the following instructional

goals their first priority?

1 point

incorporating opportunities for students to engage in collaboration as a regular part of instruction

using frequent formative assessment of student learning throughout the instructional cycle

ensuring that students have the background knowledge needed to benefit fully from instruction

using discovery methods as the primary means for introducing new instructional topics

21. What is referred to as a self-reflective statement of your beliefs about teaching and learning where it develops ideas with specific, concrete examples of what the teacher and learners will do to achieve the required goals?

1 point

Teaching pedagogy

Teaching phonics

Teaching philosophy

Teaching strategy

Clear selection

22. The collection of documents, prepared for the purpose of applying for academic jobs and documenting professional developing in teaching is considered as………………………...

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Teaching philosophy

Dossier

Teaching portfolio

Teaching records

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23. According to John Dewey, the teacher should guide students in acquiring knowledge as a ………………………. in the learning process.

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facilitator

guider

partner

philosopher

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24. The primary aim of educational psychology is to

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contribute to an understanding of sound educational practices

provide the academic background essential for effective training

provide a theoretical framework for educational research

provide the teacher with a greater appreciation of his role in the education of the child

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25. In the 21st Century, every household has great interest in Education. Wards are motivated, encouraged and prepared for formal education. What is the aim of education?

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All round development of the personality of a child.

Moral development of a child.

Ability to read, write and do arithmetic.

To gain knowledge

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26. Which of the following are the External Factors affecting the interest of students in classroom?

1 point

Emotions and Sentiments

Culture and Training

Attitudes of students

Goals and motives

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27. Which one of the following is the true statement corresponding to Cephalocaudal Principle of Child's Development?

1 point

Development is from head to foot

Development is from foot to head

Development is from middle to periphery

None of these

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28. An effective teacher is expected to

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encourage students to be initiatives

make students feel that education in their need

reduce the anxiety level of students to moderate level

all of the above

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29. Mrs. Mensah teaches Junior High School Two. When her students enter her class each day, they walk to their assigned desks and take their seats. Immediately, they take out their notebooks to write down and answer the question that is on the board that reviews the previous day’s lesson. While the students are quietly working, Mrs. Mensah takes attendance. Once everyone has answered the questions, Mrs. Mensah reviews it with her class before moving on to the day’s lesson. Which of the following terms accurately describes the situation above?

1 point

A disorganized classroom

A flexible classroom

A rigid classroom

A well-managed classroom

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30. Which of the following is not one of the core domains of the National Teachers’ Standards?

1 point

Professional ethics

Professional knowledge

Professional practice

Professional values and attitudes

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31. Teaching objectives should be all the following, except being

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Achievable

Realistic

Rigid

Time-bound

Clear selection

32. Which of these learner attributes is not a major aspect of school bonding? Attachment to

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friends

teachers

the non-teaching staff

the school

Clear selection

33. As ways of mitigating the graduate unemployment issue, the government has introduced the following interventions except

1 point

Nation Builders Corps

National Youth Employment Programme

Teachers And Nurses Allowances

Youth In Afforestation

Clear selection

34. All the following are minimum levels of Standards every beginner in Ghana must meet according to the components of the National Teachers’ Standards (NTS). Except professional

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Ethics

Knowledge

Practice

Values

Clear selection

35. A student’s ability to analyses issues and situations leading to the resolutions of problems is a demonstration of what kind of competence?

1 point

Communication and collaboration

Creativity and innovation

Cultural identity and global citizenship

Personal development and leadership competence

Clear selection

36. Which body within the Ghanaian education system has the overall responsibility for education sector policy formulation, planning, monitoring, and evaluation, budgeting and coordinating?

1 point

Ghana Education Service

Ministry of Education

National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

National Council fort Tertiary Education

Clear selection

37. Which of the following was part of the programmes and interventions implemented to facilitate the attainment of the Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) policy objectives?

I. Quality Improvement In Primary Schools (QUIPS)

II. Child School Community Progress In Education (child scope)

III. Performance Monitoring Test (PTM)

IV. District Teacher Support Teams (DTST)

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I, II and III only

I, II,III and IV

II and III only

III only

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38. Which one of the following is not one of the core competencies emphasized in the new standards based curriculum?

1 point

Clarity

Collaboration

Communication

Critical thinking

Clear selection

39. Which of the following methods, techniques and principles are teachers encouraged to use to promote effective teaching and learning?

I. Building on past learning 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 teacher/learning process

V. Even distribution of evaluative questions

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I, II and III only

I, II, III, IV and V

I, II, III and IV only

II and III only

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40. Which policy leads to the conversion of the Colleges of Education into University Colleges and the rollout of a new Bachelor of Education teacher education curriculum to improve the quality of new teachers for the basic education sector?

1 point

Operationalization of Pre-Tertiary Teacher Professional and Management Development Framework Through NTC

Pre-Tertiary Curriculum Reform through NaCCA

Policy on Teacher Education Reform Led by NCTE Through T-Tel

Basic Education Decentralisation Reform

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41. There has been some ............ in the media

that the price of petroleum products is likely to

go up.

1 point

desires

speculations

theories

visions

42. The ............... of the waiter was that we eat

fried rice and chicken but since that was very

expensive, we were...............with the fried

plantain and beans stew.

1 point

interdiction.....happy

recommendation.....content

relish.....okay

suggestions.....hungry

43. The police had assured all the teaming fans

that they had put in place ................ measures

to check ............. at the Accra Sports Stadium.

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hooliganism......rioting

possible......alarming

spectators......disturbances

stringent......hooliganism

44. A baby alligator is usually only seven to nine

inches long at birth. An adult,................ , can grow to lengths from six to sixteen feet.

1 point

hence

however

therefore

45. The examiners promised that the examinations were going to be very easy................. ? *

1 point

Didn't they

Hadn't she

Isn't it

Wasn't they

46. At seven o'clock in the night, the boys agreed

that it was ............. dark for them to go out.

1 point

quite

too

very

47. Whenever a decision is taken it ..............to be carried out. *

1 point

has

had

must

should

48. The workers were so tired............... they decided to rest a little. *

1 point

because

that

then

when

49. I have observed that there isn't ................ in

the school on Saturdays

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anyone

no one

somebody

someone

50. Do you remember that ................. some pencils? *

1 point

I promised you

I will promise you

I promise to you

I promised them to you

51. John is a friend of ................ and visits them

very often.

1 point

him

theirs

them

52. It is certain that, that book is *

1 point

Josephine's

the Josephine's

Josephines

(d) of Josephine's

53. Since his ability was below average, he

couldn't fit ............... the next class.

1 point

into

with

over

54. The twin brothers have joined the Army; .................. of them are quite tall. *

1 point

both

either

none

neither

55. I live in a house ........... has no supply of water. *

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which

and which

whose

who

56. This is the lady ............... car got burned. *

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of whom

of whose

which

whose

57. The soup is not tasty; "Can you add ..............

salt, please?"

1 point

a little

little

few

a few

58. When I got the message, I communicated at once to both the Headmaster .............. the Assistant headmaster about the problem. *

1 point

and

also

with

59. This car is not mine but ..................... . *

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your's

your own

yours

yours'

60. Nobody thought that the thief would be............... as to wish to jump over that high wall. *

1 point

enough foolish

more foolish

much foolish

so foolish

61. The Agric students report that if it does not rain today all the crops ............. perish. *

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may have to

will

would

would have to

62. Agnes was anxious ............... the work but

she found that she was not strong enough.

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doing

to have done

to do

to be doing

63. Last year, for my hobby, I .............. lawn

tennis, but I now play basketball.

1 point

am used to playing

have been used to play

use to play

used to play

64. That story ................... be true - who

knows!

1 point

could

has to

ought to

should

65. They _________ take the examination after

seeing the Assistant Headmaster

1 point

can

must

ought to

would

66. The accents in the listening test ............be British or American. (Possibility) *

1 point

have to

might

ought to

should

67. The President ............. come to visit our offices tomorrow if the meeting finishes before 5pm.(Possibilty) *

1 point

may

might

must

should

68. Candidates ____________ write their names and index numbers on their answer booklets. (Obligation) *

1 point

can

could

may

must

69. You .......... take an umbrella. It's starting to rain. *

1 point

can

could

may

should

70. You ............ improve your grammar to get higher score in the literacy exam.(Requirement) *

1 point

can

could

must

may

71. The number of rooms at Sunset Hotel is 10 less

than twice the number of rooms at Hotel H. If

the total number of rooms at both Hotels is 425,

what is the number of rooms at Sunset Hotel ?

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140

180

240

280

72. Look at this Series; 14, 28, 20, 40, 32, 64, ....

What number should come next?

1 point

128

73. Look at this Series: 31, 29, 24, 22, 17, .... What number should come next? *

1 point

74. In an election between 2 candidates, one got

55% of the total valid votes, 20% votes were

invalid. If the total number of votes was 7500,

what was the number of valid votes that the

other candidate got?

1 point

2800

2700

3300

2500

75. Four (4) adults consumed food costing GH¢
60 for 3 days. For the same food cost, what would be the cost of food consumed by 7 adults for 5 days? *

1 point

GH¢300

GH¢175

GH¢105

GH¢100

76. Look at this Series; 22, 21, 23, 22, 24, 23, ...

What number should come next?

1 point

77. For this Series of alphanumeric fractions: A/2,

B/4, C/6, D/8. ?, ?, What should be the next

fraction?

1 point

E/8, F/10

E/12, F/14

E/10, F/12

D/10, E/1

78. Look at this Series: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12, ..... What

number should come next?

1 point

79. 36 men can complete a piece of work in 18

days. In how many days will 27 men complete

the same work

1 point

80. 4 mat-weavers can weave 4 mats in 4 days.

At the same rate, how many mats would be

woven by 8 mat-weavers in 8 days?

1 point

81. A cubical block of metal weighs 6 pounds.

How much will another cube of the same metal

weigh if its sides are twice as long?

1 point

82. A P.E. teacher orders 30 new jersey for the

school football team. If each of the jersey cost

GH 3.99, what is the total cost of these jerseys.

1 point

GH 119.70

GH 219.70

GH 130.67

GH 230.67

83. A store pays GH 82.95 for a microwave and

marks the price up by 20%. What is the new

price?

1 point

GH 17.99

GH 82.95

GH 99.54

GH 100.94

84. Of the following fractions, which of them is

greater than 1/2?

1 point

2/1

4/7

4/9

5/11

85. In a class of 78 students. 41 are taking

Journalism, 22 are taking Public Relations.

Of the students taking Journalism or Public

Relations, 9 are taking both courses. How many

students are not students are not enrolled in

either course?

1 point

86. In a class of 24 pupils, 4 need additional

support. What fraction of the class in lowest

term needs additional support?

1 point

1/2

1/4

1/6

1/8

87. There are 3 apples and you take away 2.

How many do you have?

1 point

88. What is the average (arithmetic mean) of all

the multiples of ten from 10 to 190 inclusive?

1 point

100

105

89. If an object travels at five feet per second,

how many feet does it travel in one hour

1 point

300

1800

18000

90. Look at this Series; D-4, F-6, H-8, J10, ?, ?.

What pair of letters/numbers should come next?

1 point

K-12, M-13

L-12, M-14

L-12, N-14

K-12, M-14

91. Yaw, Kofi and Ama shared the profit they earned in a month from a joint business in the ratio 2:4:3 respectively. If Ama and Kofi together got a total of GH 42.00. Find the profit earned in the month. *

1 point

GH 50.40

GH 54.00

GH 62.00

GH 68.00

92. A woman bought 210 oranges for 65 Ghanaian Cedis. She sold all of them at 3 for 2 cedis. How much profit did she make? *

1 point

35 cedis

45 cedis

65 cedis

75 cedis

93. Mark is 30 years old. Yaw is half as old as Mark. Paul is 10 years older than Yaw. How old is Paul? *

1 point

30 years

25 years

20 years

15 years

94. If the ages of ten pregnant women in a

maternity clinic are 26,23,24,27,26,21,22,25,23,23. Find the mean

1 point

14 years

23 years

24 years

34 years

95. A man has 6p sheep and 5q goats. He sells 3p

sheep and 2q goats. How many animals are left

after the sales?

1 point

3p - 3q

3p + 3q

9p - 5q

9p + 9q

96. Express 3m and 24cm in kilometers. *

1 point

3.24 km

0.00324 km

0.324 km

32.4 km

97. A Tank Holds 240 Litres Of Water. How Much Water Is In The Tank When It Is 4/5 Full? *

1 point

240 litres

192 litres

132 litres

60 litres

98. The least number in a set of real numbers is

greater than 24 and the highest is less than 30.

Which of the following is the best interpretation

of this statement?

1 point

24 > x > 30

24 < x = 30

24 > x < 30

24 < x < 30

99. The sum of the ages of Kweku and Kojo is 30

years. Kweku is 4 years older than Kojo. How old

is Kojo?

1 point

19 years

17 years

13 years

11 years

100. Simplify - 27 + 18 - (10 - 14) - (-2). *

1 point

- 3

- 7

- 11

- 35n 1

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