This collection of past questions from the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) examination will help candidates prepare effectively for upcoming recruitment tests. These questions cover various subject areas typically found in SUBEB examinations.
General Studies and Current Affairs
SUBEB Structure and Operations
What are the two main categories of funds that SUBEBs access from UBEC? A. Conditional Grant and Non Conditional Grant B. Funding Grant and Management Grant C. Academic Grant and Non Academic Grant D. Yearly Grant and Periodic Grant Answer: B
What is the full meaning of SBMC? A. School Based Management Committee B. School Based Monitoring Committee C. Scholarship Based Management Committee D. Scholarship Based Monitoring Committee Answer: A
What is the full meaning of UBEC? A. Universal Basic Education Council B. Universal Basic Education Commission C. United Basic Education Council D. United Basic Education Commission Answer: B
Who is responsible for managing basic education in Edo State? A. Ministry of Education B. Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) C. EdoBEST Committee D. State Education Commission Answer: B
What level of education does SUBEB manage in Edo State? A. Only primary education B. Only secondary education C. Primary and secondary education D. Tertiary education Answer: C
EdoBEST Program Knowledge
In what year was the EdoBEST initiative launched in Edo State? A. 2017 B. 2018 C. 2019 D. 2020 Answer: B
What does EdoBEST stand for? A. Edo Basic Education Standard Test B. Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation C. Edo Basic Education Students Training D. Edo Basic Education Strategic Teaching Answer: B
How many schools participated in the EdoBEST pilot program in 2018? A. 163 schools B. 263 schools C. 363 schools D. 463 schools Answer: B
Approximately how many pupils were enrolled in the EdoBEST pilot program? A. Over 21,500 pupils B. Over 31,500 pupils C. Over 41,500 pupils D. Over 51,500 pupils Answer: B
Which Nigerian state is known as the "Heartbeat of the Nation"? A. Lagos State B. Edo State C. Rivers State D. Abuja FCT Answer: B
Business and Office Practices
A written piece of paper which indicates that goods bought and services rendered have been paid for is called? A. An Invoice B. A receipt C. A wage bill D. A trade document Answer: B
The capital of Edo State is: A. Asaba B. Benin City C. Akure D. Warri Answer: B
English Language and Communication Skills
Vocabulary and Comprehension
After many years of struggle as a trader, he struck gold. A. Became quite rich B. Won a big contract C. He became a gold miner D. Became a goldsmith Answer: A
Choose the word nearest in meaning to "FRUGAL" A. Wasteful B. Economical C. Extravagant D. Generous Answer: B
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "To beat around the bush": A. To waste time B. To avoid the main topic C. To search in the wrong place D. To create confusion Answer: B
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to "TRANSPARENT" A. Clear B. Opaque C. Visible D. Obvious Answer: B
Grammar and Usage
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: "If I _____ known, I would have come earlier." A. have B. had C. would have D. was Answer: B
Which of the following is correctly punctuated? A. The teacher said "come to the class tomorrow." B. The teacher said, "come to the class tomorrow". C. The teacher said, "Come to the class tomorrow." D. The teacher said "Come to the class tomorrow". Answer: C
Select the correctly spelled word: A. Acommodation B. Accomodation C. Accommodation D. Acomodation Answer: C
Choose the correct part of speech for the underlined word in the sentence: "She speaks FLUENTLY in three languages." A. Noun B. Verb C. Adjective D. Adverb Answer: D
General Mathematics and Quantitative Analysis
Abacus numbers are counted in A. 1 B. 2 C. 4 D. 3 Answer: B
Simplify: 3(x+2) - 2(x-1) A. x + 8 B. x + 4 C. 5x + 4 D. 5x - 4 Answer: A
If a car travels at 60 km/h, how far will it travel in 2.5 hours? A. 120 km B. 150 km C. 180 km D. 200 km Answer: B
What is the area of a rectangle with length 12 cm and width 5 cm? A. 17 cm² B. 34 cm² C. 60 cm² D. 120 cm² Answer: C
Express 0.125 as a fraction in its simplest form. A. 1/4 B. 1/8 C. 1/16 D. 1/80 Answer: B
Professional Knowledge (Teaching)
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good lesson plan? A. Clear objectives B. Appropriate teaching methods C. Rigid timeframe without flexibility D. Evaluation strategies Answer: C
The primary purpose of formative assessment is to: A. Assign final grades to students B. Provide feedback during the learning process C. Rank students based on performance D. Determine promotion to the next class Answer: B
Which teaching method promotes active participation of all students in class? A. Lecture method B. Demonstration method C. Interactive method D. Dictation method Answer: C
The most appropriate way to handle a student who consistently disrupts the class is to: A. Punish the student physically B. Ignore the behavior completely C. Identify the cause and address it appropriately D. Always send the student out of the class Answer: C
Find the average of 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35. A. 20 B. 25 C. 30 D. 35 Answer: B
Conclusion
These 30 questions represent the typical format and content of the Edo SUBEB examination. According to available resources, the actual examination is computer-based and combines questions from English language, Mathematics, General Studies, Current Affairs, and subject-specific knowledge.
The EdoBEST program has shown significant positive impacts on education in Edo State, with students in the program demonstrating increased learning outcomes compared to those in schools not yet implementing the program.
To maximize your chances of success, it's advisable to thoroughly study these sample questions and obtain the complete updated past questions material from official sources. Candidates should also familiarize themselves with the EdoBEST program, as it represents a significant educational transformation initiative in Edo State.
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