Top 30 PS Teacher Promotion Questions and Answers for 2026

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Teacher Promotion: This article contains 30 questions for the Principal Superintendent (PS) and for the Staff of the Ghana Education Service (GES) teaching department.

 

MOCK PS QUESTIONS

(Educational Administration, Supervision, Policy, Teaching, Leadership, and Ethics)

Section A: Educational Administration and Leadership

  1. The most appropriate leadership style for managing change in schools is: A. Autocratic
    B. Laissez-faire
    C. Transformational
    D. Bureaucratic
    Answer: C

  2. In school administration, authority refers to: A. Power to punish staff
    B. Legitimate right to make decisions
    C. Control of finances only
    D. Seniority by age
    Answer: B

  3. Effective school leadership is best measured by: A. Number of rules enforced
    B. Student learning outcomes and staff effectiveness
    C. Size of the school
    D. Frequency of inspections
    Answer: B

  4. A PS who involves teachers in decision-making practices: A. Autocratic leadership
    B. Transactional leadership
    C. Participative leadership
    D. Bureaucratic leadership
    Answer: C

  5. Strategic planning in education mainly focuses on: A. Daily lesson delivery
    B. Long-term goals and sustainable improvement
    C. Teacher discipline
    D. Student punishment
    Answer: B

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Section B: Education Policy and Regulations (Ghana)

  1. The legal body responsible for pre-tertiary education administration in Ghana is: A. Ministry of Education
    B. National Teaching Council
    C. Ghana Education Service
    D. WAEC
    Answer: C

  2. The principle behind FCUBE is: A. Selective education
    B. Compulsory access to basic education
    C. Examination-driven learning
    D. Urban-focused education
    Answer: B

  3. Inclusive education promotes: A. Special schools only
    B. Equal learning opportunities for all learners
    C. Ability grouping
    D. Competitive selection
    Answer: B

  4. The Education Strategic Plan primarily serves as: A. A teacher appraisal document
    B. A national roadmap for education development
    C. A school timetable
    D. A student assessment guide
    Answer: B

  5. The National Teaching Council mainly regulates: A. School infrastructure
    B. Teacher professionalism and licensing
    C. Student discipline
    D. Curriculum content
    Answer: B

 

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Section C: Teaching and Learning

  1. Learner-centered instruction emphasises: A. Teacher dominance
    B. Student engagement and participation
    C. Rote learning
    D. Examination drilling
    Answer: B

  2. Formative assessment is best conducted: A. At the end of the term
    B. Continuously during instruction
    C. Only during national exams
    D. After promotion interviews
    Answer: B

  3. Differentiated instruction recognises that learners: A. Learn at the same pace
    B. Have different abilities and needs
    C. Prefer memorisation
    D. Must follow one method
    Answer: B

  4. Bloom’s Taxonomy supports teachers by: A. Ranking students
    B. Organising learning objectives
    C. Managing discipline
    D. Allocating resources
    Answer: B

  5. Inquiry-based learning encourages students to: A. Copy notes
    B. Ask questions and investigate problems
    C. Memorize textbooks
    D. Avoid discussion
    Answer: B

 

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Section D: School Supervision and Management

  1. The primary purpose of school supervision is to: A. Punish teachers
    B. Improve teaching and learning
    C. Enforce authority
    D. Reduce teacher autonomy
    Answer: B

  2. A PS conducting a classroom observation should focus mainly on: A. Teacher dressing
    B. Instructional methods and learner engagement
    C. Noise levels only
    D. Attendance register
    Answer: B

  3. Follow-up supervision is important because it: A. Replaces teaching
    B. Ensures improvement actions are implemented
    C. Increases workload
    D. Reduces accountability
    Answer: B

  4. Data-driven supervision relies on: A. Assumptions
    B. Evidence from observation and performance records
    C. Personal opinions
    D. Rumours
    Answer: B

  5. Effective supervision balances: A. Authority and punishment
    B. Control and professional support
    C. Inspection and fear
    D. Rules and sanctions
    Answer: B

 
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Section E: Leadership, Ethics, and Professional Practice

  1. Ethical leadership requires a PS to: A. Favor loyal staff
    B. Act with fairness and integrity
    C. Ignore complaints
    D. Avoid accountability
    Answer: B

  2. Emotional intelligence helps a PS to: A. Enforce rules strictly
    B. Manage relationships and resolve conflict
    C. Avoid supervision
    D. Focus only on policies
    Answer: B

  3. Professional development for teachers should be: A. Optional
    B. Continuous and needs-based
    C. Exam-focused
    D. Punitive
    Answer: B

  4. Reflective practice encourages teachers to: A. Avoid evaluation
    B. Assess and improve their teaching
    C. Depend on supervisors
    D. Follow routines blindly
    Answer: B

  5. Accountability in school leadership means: A. Delegating responsibility
    B. Taking responsibility for outcomes
    C. Avoiding mistakes
    D. Blaming subordinates
    Answer: B

 

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Section F: Scenario-Based Questions

  1. A SISO notices declining learner performance across several schools. The best first step is to: A. Punish headteachers
    B. Collect and analyze instructional data
    C. Transfer teachers
    D. Close schools
    Answer: B

  2. Teachers resist supervision visits. The SISO should: A. Stop visiting schools
    B. Sensitize teachers on supportive supervision
    C. Report them immediately
    D. Reduce supervision
    Answer: B

  3. A conflict between a headteacher and staff is best resolved through: A. Suspension
    B. Mediation and dialogue
    C. Ignoring the issue
    D. Public criticism
    Answer: B

  4. Limited teaching resources in a school require the SISO to: A. Ignore the problem
    B. Promote efficient use and community support
    C. Blame teachers
    D. Reduce lessons
    Answer: B

  5. Innovation in teaching is best promoted by: A. Strict adherence to routines
    B. Encouraging experimentation and reflection
    C. Exam pressure
    D. Punitive supervision
    Answer: B

 

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