An Analysis of Question Elements Made by Indonesian Teachers of Leading Schools in Pidie District

Abstract

This study aims to elucidate the difficulty level of test items, the discriminative efficacy of these items, and the usefulness of distractors in assessments developed by Indonesian language educators at the Pidie District School of Movers. This study utilizes a quantitative methodology characterized by a descriptive research design. The study population comprises Sekolah Penggerak in Pidie Regency, namely SMP Negeri 1 Muara Tiga and SMP Sukma Bangsa Pidie, the Indonesian language exam items developed by the teachers of Sekolah Penggerak in Pidie Regency, and the students' response sheets. The referenced test items encompass all questions formulated by Indonesian language educators for grades VII, VIII, and IX for the 2023/2024 academic year, utilized in the End-of-Semester Assessment (PAS). The questions for each grade are identical, comprising 30 items and totaling 318 answer pages. The research sample comprises teacher-generated questions from SMP Negeri 1 Muara Tiga, amounting to 30 questions per grade level and 90 student response sheets. The sample was determined using a purposive sampling technique. Data acquisition through documentation methodologies. This study uses the Kuder Richardson-20 (KR-20) formula for data analysis by assessing difficulty level, and discriminative capacity, and evaluating the efficacy of distractors. The research findings reveal that among the seventh-grade questions, 21 items (70%) are classified as having moderate difficulty, 29 items (97%) have acceptable distractor effectiveness, although no items exhibit strong discrimination power. Among the eighth-grade questions, 18 items (60%) are classified as moderately difficult, 9 items (30%) exhibit strong discrimination power, and 26 items (88%) demonstrate acceptable distractor efficacy. Among the ninth-grade questions, 22 items (73%) are classified as moderately difficult, 9 things (30%) exhibit strong discrimination power, and 25 items (85%) have acceptable distractor efficacy. The questions for grade VII require revision or replacement. The questions for grades VIII and IX already satisfy the criteria for quality questions regarding difficulty level, discriminative ability, and the efficacy of distractors.