Abstract
The aim of this research is to explore the washback effect of a high-stakes test on teachers’ attitude and teaching methods used. High-stakes tests refer to tests results of which impact the future of the test takers. In this paper, the high-stakes test is the Entrance Exam of Universities (EEU) in the Indonesia context, namely Seleksi Bersama Masuk Perguruan Tinggi Negeri (SBMPTN). The test determines whether students are qualified to be accepted as university students or not. Therefore, SBMPTN is extremely strict and competitive because students all over Indonesia are eager to pass it. The current study explores washback effect of SBMPTN. In order to gain the data of this survey study, an adopted questionnaire was conducted to a number of 30 senior high school teachers. The data analysis using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was then explained into descriptive statistic encompassing mean score and percentages. The findings revealed that SBMPTN, as a high-stakes test, has a positive washback on Senior High School English teachers’ attitudes and their teaching methods.
Highlights
Test and language teaching-learning process are inseparable since the test is the most widely used procedure to evaluate the teaching and learning process
The findings revealed that Seleksi Bersama Masuk Perguruan Tinggi Negeri (SBMPTN), as a high-stakes test, has a positive washback on Senior High School English teachers’ attitudes and their teaching methods
This study investigated teachers’ views related to the washback effect of SBMPTN on the learning and teaching process in the classroom
Summary
Test and language teaching-learning process are inseparable since the test is the most widely used procedure to evaluate the teaching and learning process. Tests are divided into some types based on their use or characteristics, namely standardized and non-standardized test. The non-standardized test includes teacher-made test the purpose of which is to measure learning outcomes of particular teaching material in the classroom. This type of test generally aims to gauge students’ learning progress which leads to their learning improvement. On the other hand, standardized tests require particular standard objectives which are conducted through many forms tests (Brown, 2003). Ujian Nasional (National Exam, in translation, UN) and Seleksi Bersama Masuk Pergururan Tinggi Negeri (University Entrance Exam, in translation, SBMPTN) are examples of standardized tests in Indonesia. The importance of UN and SBMPTN is high because their results determine whether students are eligible to move to higher levels of education
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