Fact Sheet on New Curriculum

Question 1

Students will submit their school-bassed transcript alongside their WASSCE certificates to universities for admission

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Which of the following values is included to promote adaptability and resourcefulness among learners?

Accepted Answer

Self-directed learning and self-confidence

Question 3

What is the primary goal of focusing on learners' environments in the new curriculum?

Accepted Answer

To make learning exciting and relatable

Question 4

What is a key feature of the new SHS, SHTS, and STEM curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Learner-centered approach

Question 5

How does the new curriculum aim to contribute to Ghanaian youth?

Accepted Answer

By educating a generation of youth who are proud of Ghana

Question 6

Which groups were represented in the Inter-Agency Curriculum Working Group?

Accepted Answer

Reps from Government and MoE, Agencies, Universities, Teacher Union, etc

Question 7

Which of the following values is NOT mentioned as part of the shared Ghanaian values integrated into the curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Global competitiveness

Question 8

Which plan informed the development of the National Pre-Tertiary Education Curriculum Framework?

Accepted Answer

Education Strategic Plan (ESP, 2018-2030)

Question 9

What is included in the foundational knowledge category related to digital skills?

Accepted Answer

Information Communication and Digital Literacy

Question 10

What is the purpose of integrating shared Ghanaian values into the curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Ensure young people become responsible Ghanaian citizen

Question 11

What is the primary goal of the new SHS, SHTS, and STEM curriculum developed by NaCCA?

Accepted Answer

To equip learners with 21st-century skills to achieve their potential

Question 12

Which association represents the Pre-Tertiary Teacher Unions that were engaged in the curriculum development process?

Accepted Answer

GNAT, NAGRAT, CCT

Question 13

With the new curriculum, internal assessment comprises of?

Accepted Answer

30%

Question 14

What does the new curriculum aim to prepare learners for?

Accepted Answer

A responsible adult life, further education, and entering the world of work

Question 15

How many Ghanaian professionals were selected to write the new curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Over 300

Question 16

What are examples of competencies integrated into the curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Question 17

All the following are components of the internal assessment except?

Accepted Answer

Final external examinations

Question 18

What is the purpose of the PLC Handbooks?

Accepted Answer

To support teachers development for an improved curriculum delivery

Question 19

Which stakeholders were involved in the extensive engagements during the curriculum development process?

Accepted Answer

Parliamentary Select Committee on Education and National House of Chiefs

Question 20

What role does the teacher play in the new curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Facilitator of learning

Question 21

Which educational levels are targeted by the new curriculum developed by NaCCA?

Accepted Answer

SHS, SHTS, and STEM

Question 22

How many schools are trialing all subjects of the new curriculum in the 2023/2024 academic year?

Accepted Answer

33

Question 23

What is unique about this new Senior High School curriculum in Ghana?

Accepted Answer

It is Ghana's first curriculum developed with a focus on national values.

Question 24

What does each subject in the new curriculum have to set out why it is being taught?

Accepted Answer

Its own philosophy and vision

Question 25

What was the feedback from the international review team regarding the draft curriculum?

Accepted Answer

It was ground-breaking and of high quality

Fact Sheet on New Curriculum

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