1. What is the primary focus of the Rwandan Pre-Primary Curriculum?
a) Preparing for standardized tests
b) Holistic child development
c) Academic knowledge only
d) Memorization of facts
Answer: b) Holistic child development
2. Which of the following is NOT part of early childhood development domains?
a) Physical development
b) Cognitive development
c) Financial literacy
d) Social-emotional development
Answer: c) Financial literacy
3. What is the primary language of instruction in Rwandan pre-primary schools?
a) English
b) French
c) Kinyarwanda
d) Kiswahili
Answer: c) Kinyarwanda
4. Play-based learning is most suitable for:
a) Secondary students
b) Pre-primary students
c) University students
d) Adult learners
Answer: b) Pre-primary students
5. What is the age range for pre-primary education in Rwanda?
a) 3-6 years
b) 5-8 years
c) 2-4 years
d) 7-10 years
Answer: a) 3-6 years
6. Which of the following promotes fine motor skills in children?
a) Running and jumping
b) Coloring and cutting paper
c) Singing songs
d) Listening to stories
Answer: b) Coloring and cutting paper
7. What is the key purpose of storytelling in pre-primary education?
a) Entertainment only
b) Developing reading and listening skills
c) Memorization
d) Improving handwriting
Answer: b) Developing reading and listening skills
8. How should a teacher manage a disruptive child in class?
a) Punish the child immediately
b) Ignore the behavior
c) Understand the cause of the behavior and address it calmly
d) Send the child home
Answer: c) Understand the cause of the behavior and address it calmly
9. The best way to introduce a new topic to pre-primary children is through:
a) Lectures
b) Play and activities
c) Long discussions
d) Homework
Answer: b) Play and activities
10. Which of the following materials is most appropriate for teaching counting?
a) Beads and blocks
b) Printed textbooks
c) Digital devices
d) Paintbrushes
Answer: a) Beads and blocks
Practical and Pedagogical Knowledge
11. When a child makes a mistake while reading, the teacher should:
a) Correct the child immediately
b) Encourage the child to try again
c) Ignore the mistake
d) Criticize the child
Answer: b) Encourage the child to try again
12. A good pre-primary teacher should primarily:
a) Focus on academic outcomes
b) Build strong relationships with children
c) Ensure strict discipline
d) Assign homework daily
Answer: b) Build strong relationships with children
13. What is the importance of outdoor play?
a) Reducing classroom time
b) Promoting physical development and social skills
c) Preparing for exams
d) Avoiding classroom conflicts
Answer: b) Promoting physical development and social skills
14. How often should formative assessment occur in pre-primary education?
a) Daily
b) Weekly
c) Monthly
d) At the end of the term
Answer: a) Daily
15. What is the best approach to teaching children to share?
a) Using storytelling and role-playing
b) Scolding them when they don’t share
c) Giving rewards to those who share
d) Forcing them to share
Answer: a) Using storytelling and role-playing
Rwanda-Specific Knowledge
16. Which Rwandan value is emphasized in pre-primary education?
a) Individualism
b) Ubuntu (humanity towards others)
c) Competition
d) Material wealth
Answer: b) Ubuntu (humanity towards others)
17. Imigani migufi (proverbs) in pre-primary education are used to:
a) Entertain children
b) Teach values and morals
c) Improve mathematical skills
d) Encourage physical activity
Answer: b) Teach values and morals
18. The Rwandan Competence-Based Curriculum emphasizes:
a) Memorization
b) Skills development and application
c) Textbook learning only
d) Rigid classroom structure
Answer: b) Skills development and application
Classroom Scenarios
19. What should a teacher do if a child struggles with a task?
a) Do the task for the child
b) Give up and move to another activity
c) Offer guidance and encouragement
d) Punish the child for not understanding
Answer: c) Offer guidance and encouragement
20. If a child finishes an activity early, the teacher should:
a) Leave them idle
b) Provide additional, engaging tasks
c) Ask them to help other children
d) Send them home early
Answer: b) Provide additional, engaging tasks
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Here is the continuation of the multiple-choice questions to complete the set of 50 for recruiting a pre-primary teacher:
21. Which of the following activities helps develop children’s social skills?
a) Individual reading sessions
b) Group play activities
c) Silent writing tasks
d) Watching videos alone
Answer: b) Group play activities
22. How can a teacher incorporate Rwandan culture into the classroom?
a) Using local songs and dances
b) Avoiding cultural references to focus on modern content
c) Teaching only in English
d) Following international teaching methods without adaptation
Answer: a) Using local songs and dances
23. Which teaching method is most suitable for pre-primary education?
a) Direct lecturing
b) Play-based and interactive learning
c) Assigning long reading tasks
d) Rote memorization
Answer: b) Play-based and interactive learning
24. What is the role of circle time in a pre-primary class?
a) To lecture children
b) To provide structured time for discussion, songs, and interaction
c) To give homework
d) To assess children’s reading
Answer: b) To provide structured time for discussion, songs, and interaction
25. How should a teacher address different learning paces among children?
a) Focus only on fast learners
b) Provide differentiated instruction based on individual needs
c) Punish slower learners
d) Maintain the same pace for all children
Answer: b) Provide differentiated instruction based on individual needs
Health, Safety, and Well-being
26. What is the first step if a child is injured in class?
a) Call the parents immediately
b) Remain calm and administer first aid
c) Ignore the injury
d) Wait for another teacher to assist
Answer: b) Remain calm and administer first aid
27. How can a teacher promote hygiene among pre-primary students?
a) Encouraging handwashing before meals
b) Providing hygiene lessons once a year
c) Punishing children who don’t maintain hygiene
d) Only teaching hygiene through songs
Answer: a) Encouraging handwashing before meals
28. What is the recommended snack for pre-primary children?
a) Sugary candies
b) Fruits and milk
c) Fried snacks
d) Carbonated drinks
Answer: b) Fruits and milk
29. Why is a safe classroom environment important?
a) To prevent accidents and ensure effective learning
b) To maintain discipline
c) To reduce teacher workload
d) To avoid parent complaints
Answer: a) To prevent accidents and ensure effective learning
30. How should a teacher handle bullying in class?
a) Ignore it as children’s behavior
b) Address the issue immediately and educate about kindness
c) Punish both the bully and the victim
d) Inform the parents without addressing the class
Answer: b) Address the issue immediately and educate about kindness
Creativity and Critical Thinking
31. What is the purpose of art activities in pre-primary education?
a) To make the class colorful
b) To develop creativity and fine motor skills
c) To keep children busy
d) To assess academic knowledge
Answer: b) To develop creativity and fine motor skills
32. Which activity promotes problem-solving skills?
a) Solving puzzles
b) Memorizing songs
c) Copying text from the board
d) Running in a straight line
Answer: a) Solving puzzles
33. How can a teacher encourage curiosity in pre-primary children?
a) By answering all questions for them
b) By using open-ended questions and exploration activities
c) By focusing only on textbook content
d) By limiting classroom discussions
Answer: b) By using open-ended questions and exploration activities
Classroom Management
34. What is a positive reinforcement strategy?
a) Rewarding good behavior to encourage it
b) Punishing bad behavior
c) Ignoring disruptive children
d) Giving the same reward to everyone regardless of performance
Answer: a) Rewarding good behavior to encourage it
35. How can a teacher handle a noisy classroom?
a) Shout louder than the children
b) Introduce a calming activity or transition
c) Ignore the noise
d) Punish the entire class
Answer: b) Introduce a calming activity or transition
36. What is the best way to organize a pre-primary classroom?
a) Arrange desks in rigid rows
b) Create learning centers with different activities
c) Keep all materials out of children’s reach
d) Use only teacher-led activities
Answer: b) Create learning centers with different activities
Rwanda-Specific Curriculum Competencies
37. Imigani migufi (proverbs) are best used to teach:
a) Reading comprehension
b) Values, wisdom, and culture
c) Mathematical patterns
d) Physical coordination
Answer: b) Values, wisdom, and culture
38. Which of the following supports sustainable development education in pre-primary?
a) Teaching recycling through play
b) Using only imported materials
c) Ignoring environmental topics
d) Avoiding outdoor activities
Answer: a) Teaching recycling through play
39. Which local resources can enhance learning?
a) Plastic toys
b) Locally available materials like clay and leaves
c) Imported textbooks only
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Locally available materials like clay and leaves
Miscellaneous
40. Which approach helps pre-primary children learn better?
a) Active engagement through play
b) Strict memorization
c) Passive listening
d) Independent learning without guidance
Answer: a) Active engagement through play
41. A daily routine in pre-primary schools should include:
a) Continuous instruction without breaks
b) Structured activities and free play
c) Homework and exams
d) Random, unplanned activities
Answer: b) Structured activities and free play
42. Which of these promotes emotional development in children?
a) Ignoring their feelings
b) Encouraging them to express emotions through art and stories
c) Focusing only on academic skills
d) Avoiding discussions about emotions
Answer: b) Encouraging them to express emotions through art and stories
Recruitment-Specific Scenarios
43. During an interview with a parent, the teacher should:
a) Use professional language and active listening
b) Share personal details
c) Avoid discussing the child’s progress
d) Criticize the child openly
Answer: a) Use professional language and active listening
44. The teacher’s primary responsibility is to:
a) Impose strict discipline
b) Support children’s holistic growth
c) Focus only on grades
d) Avoid communicating with parents
Answer: b) Support children’s holistic growth
45. How should a teacher plan lessons?
a) Follow the curriculum while including creative activities
b) Copy lessons from the internet
c) Avoid planning and rely on spontaneity
d) Repeat the same lessons daily
Answer: a) Follow the curriculum while including creative activities
Final Questions
46. What is the role of music in pre-primary education?
a) It distracts children
b) It supports language and social development
c) It is used only for entertainment
d) It is not necessary
Answer: b) It supports language and social development
47. Which skill does storytelling enhance?
a) Mathematical reasoning
b) Language and listening skills
c) Physical coordination
d) Memorization only
Answer: b) Language and listening skills
48. Which of these should be avoided in a pre-primary classroom?
a) Engaging and diverse activities
b) Harsh punishment
c) Positive reinforcement
d) Play-based learning
Answer: b) Harsh punishment
49. What is the key quality of a good pre-primary teacher?
a) Patience and creativity
b) Strictness
c) Focus on academic results only
d) Avoiding parental communication
Answer: a) Patience and creativity
50. Why is observation important in pre-primary education?
a) To identify and support individual needs
b) To assess only academic skills
c) To maintain strict discipline
d) To focus on group outcomes
Answer: a) To identify and support individual needs
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