Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE)

Sample Teaching & Education practice questions

Try these 12 questions from different topics. Open "Show answer" to check yourself and read the explanation.

1. Question 1 · Professional Knowledge & Practice

   A teacher checks understanding during a lesson and changes the next activity based on the responses. What type of assessment is this?

   1. A.Summative certification only
   2. B.Formative assessment
   3. C.Norming without feedback
   4. D.An unrelated administrative audit
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   Answer: B. Formative assessment

   Formative assessment produces evidence during learning so teaching and learner action can be adjusted.

2. Question 2 · Inclusive Pedagogy & Learning Environment

   Learners in one class differ in prior knowledge and language proficiency. What is the most appropriate planning response?

   1. A.Teach only the highest-performing group
   2. B.Assume every learner needs identical support
   3. C.Use differentiated supports while maintaining clear learning goals for all learners
   4. D.Exclude learners who need additional scaffolding
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   Answer: C. Use differentiated supports while maintaining clear learning goals for all learners

   Inclusive pedagogy responds to learner diversity through suitable tasks, resources and support.

3. Question 3 · Literacy & Numeracy

   A school bought 80 books and 25% were science books. How many science books were bought?

   1. A.15
   2. B.25
   3. C.32
   4. D.20
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   Answer: D. 20

   Twenty-five percent is one quarter; one quarter of 80 is 20.

4. Question 4 · Numeracy: Number & Operations

   Simplify 3/4 + 2/3.

   1. A.1 5/12
   2. B.5/7
   3. C.1 1/12
   4. D.5/12
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   Answer: A. 1 5/12

   9/12 + 8/12 = 17/12 = 1 5/12.

5. Question 5 · Numeracy: Percentages, Ratio & Money

   The price of a bag of rice rose from GH₵80 by 15%. What is the new price?

   1. A.GH₵92
   2. B.GH₵95
   3. C.GH₵82
   4. D.GH₵120
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   Answer: A. GH₵92

   15% of 80 = 12; 80 + 12 = 92.

6. Question 6 · Numeracy: Measurement & Geometry

   Find the area of a rectangular plot 12 m long and 7.5 m wide.

   1. A.90 m²
   2. B.39 m²
   3. C.19.5 m²
   4. D.84 m²
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   Answer: A. 90 m²

   Area = length × width.

7. Question 7 · Numeracy: Algebra, Data & Probability

   Solve 3x − 7 = 11.

   1. A.x = 4/3
   2. B.x = 6
   3. C.x = 18
   4. D.x = 3
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   Answer: B. x = 6

   3x = 18, so x = 6.

8. Question 8 · Literacy: Grammar & Usage

   Choose the correct option: Neither the teacher nor the pupils ___ present.

   1. A.was
   2. B.is
   3. C.were
   4. D.has been
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   Answer: C. were

   With "neither…nor", the verb agrees with the nearer subject ("pupils").

9. Question 9 · Literacy: Vocabulary & Figures of Speech

   Choose the word nearest in meaning to "diligent".

   1. A.Lazy
   2. B.Clever
   3. C.Talkative
   4. D.Hardworking
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   Answer: D. Hardworking

   A diligent learner works carefully and steadily.

10. Question 10 · Literacy: Sentence Structure, Punctuation & Writing

    In the sentence "She sang beautifully", the word "beautifully" is:

    1. A.An adjective
    2. B.A noun
    3. C.An adverb
    4. D.A preposition
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    Answer: C. An adverb

    It describes how she sang.

11. Question 11 · Ghana Education Policy & Legal Framework

    Under the Education Act, 2008 (Act 778), basic education in Ghana comprises:

    1. A.Six years of primary school only
    2. B.Primary and senior high school
    3. C.JHS and SHS only
    4. D.2 yrs KG, 6 yrs primary, 3 yrs JHS
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    Answer: D. 2 yrs KG, 6 yrs primary, 3 yrs JHS

    Basic education is free and compulsory.

12. Question 12 · Teacher Professionalism & Standards

    The three domains of Ghana's National Teachers' Standards are:

    1. A.Values and attitudes, knowledge and practice
    2. B.Lesson planning, classroom teaching and marking of exercises
    3. C.Discipline, punctuality and dressing
    4. D.Literacy, numeracy and ICT
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    Answer: A. Values and attitudes, knowledge and practice

    The standards describe what a qualified teacher should know and do.