Authentic Evaluation Research Articles

9303 Evaluation of The Consistency of Thyroid Indicators Tests in Minimally Invasive Peripheral Blood and Venous Blood

Abstract Disclosure: Z. Zhu: None. Y. Huang: None. Z. Cao: None. L. Zhang: None. D. Wang: None. S. Wang: None. J. Zhang: None. Y. Gao: None. Y. Zhang: None. Background The detection of thyroid indicators is of high demand in clinical and epidemiological screenings. Compared with existing venous blood tests, peripheral fingertip blood tests are less invasive and have a lower blood collection volume, which is the basis for point-of-care tests of thyroid indicators. Objective To explore the feasibility of minimally invasive and micro blood collection tests for thyroid disease (TD) patients by evaluating the consistency of thyroid indicators and TD diagnostic efficiency between fingertip blood tests and venous blood tests. Method 63 subjects with or without thyroid dysfunction were consecutively recruited. All subjects underwent serum, plasma and fingertip blood (same day collection) measurements for TSH and TT4 detection via the chemiluminescence method and for TPOAb detection via the electrochemiluminescence immunoassay method. The fingertip blood was centrifuged and diluted after EDTA anticoagulation. Bland–Altman plot, Passing–Bablok regression, and weighted kappa test were used for consistency test; AUC of ROC curve, sensitivity and specificity were used for authenticity evaluation among the three collection and testing methods. Results 43 subjects with euthyroidism and 20 subjects with thyroid dysfunction were included; including 29 (46.03%) females, the average age was 50.98±14.76 years. Bland-Altman plots showed more than 90% of the subjects had TSH and TT4 differences within the 95% limits of agreement between peripheral blood (PB) and venous blood (including serum and plasma). Passing–Bablok regression analyses revealed strong correlations between TSH levels in PB and serum (r=0.888) and plasma (r=0.894) (p<0.05); for TT4, there was a strong correlation between PB and serum (r=0.746), and there was also a moderate correlation between PB and plasma (r=0.664) (p<0.05 for both). Weighted kappa tests were performed for low, normal and high TSH values, indicating strong consistency between PB and serum and between PB and plasma, with coefficients of 0.901 and 0.881, respectively (P<0.001); for TT4, the coefficients between PB and serum, PB and plasma were 0.541 and 0.585 (P<0.001), indicating moderate consistency. Regardless of TPOAb positivity or negativity, the consistency among three blood sample sources was 100%. For euthyroidism (n=43), hyperthyroidism (n=6), subclinical hyperthyroidism (n=9), hypothyroidism (n=1), and subclinical hypothyroidism (n=4), the diagnostic sensitivities of PB were 97.06%, 83.33%, 87.50%, 100%, and 75.00%, respectively; the specificities were 94.74%, 97.87%, 95.74%, 98.11%, and 100.00%, respectively. The AUC of PB ROC curve for determining thyroid dysfunction was 0.944 (95% CI 0.867-1.000). Conclusion PB tests of thyroid indicators has high consistency with venous blood tests, offers sufficient diagnostic efficiency for TD, and is a feasible minimally invasive detection method. Presentation: 6/1/2024

7583 Evaluation of The Consistency of Thyroid Indicators Tests in Minimally Invasive Peripheral Blood and Venous Blood

Abstract Disclosure: Z. Zhu: None. Y. Huang: None. Z. Cao: None. L. Zhang: None. D. Wang: None. S. Wang: None. J. Zhang: None. Y. Gao: None. Y. Zhang: None. Background: The detection of thyroid indicators is of high demand in clinical and epidemiological screenings. Compared with existing venous blood tests, peripheral fingertip blood tests are less invasive and have a lower blood collection volume, which is the basis for point-of-care tests of thyroid indicators. Objective To explore the feasibility of minimally invasive and micro blood collection tests for thyroid disease (TD) patients by evaluating the consistency of thyroid indicators and TD diagnostic efficiency between fingertip blood tests and venous blood tests. Method 63 subjects with or without thyroid dysfunction were consecutively recruited. All subjects underwent serum, plasma and fingertip blood (same day collection) measurements for TSH and TT4 detection via the chemiluminescence method and for TPOAb detection via the electrochemiluminescence immunoassay method. The fingertip blood was centrifuged and diluted after EDTA anticoagulation. Bland–Altman plot, Passing–Bablok regression, and weighted kappa test were used for consistency test; AUC of ROC curve, sensitivity and specificity were used for authenticity evaluation among the three collection and testing methods. Results 43 subjects with euthyroidism and 20 subjects with thyroid dysfunction were included; including 29 (46.03%) females, the average age was 50.98±14.76 years. Bland-Altman plots showed more than 90% of the subjects had TSH and TT4 differences within the 95% limits of agreement between peripheral blood (PB) and venous blood (including serum and plasma). Passing–Bablok regression analyses revealed strong correlations between TSH levels in PB and serum (r=0.888) and plasma (r=0.894) (p<0.05); for TT4, there was a strong correlation between PB and serum (r=0.746), and there was also a moderate correlation between PB and plasma (r=0.664) (p<0.05 for both). Weighted kappa tests were performed for low, normal and high TSH values, indicating strong consistency between PB and serum and between PB and plasma, with coefficients of 0.901 and 0.881, respectively (P<0.001); for TT4, the coefficients between PB and serum, PB and plasma were 0.541 and 0.585 (P<0.001), indicating moderate consistency. Regardless of TPOAb positivity or negativity, the consistency among three blood sample sources was 100%. For euthyroidism (n=43), hyperthyroidism (n=6), subclinical hyperthyroidism (n=9), hypothyroidism (n=1), and subclinical hypothyroidism (n=4), the diagnostic sensitivities of PB were 97.06%, 83.33%, 87.50%, 100%, and 75.00%, respectively; the specificities were 94.74%, 97.87%, 95.74%, 98.11%, and 100.00%, respectively. The AUC of PB ROC curve for determining thyroid dysfunction was 0.944 (95% CI 0.867-1.000). Conclusion PB tests of thyroid indicators has high consistency with venous blood tests, offers sufficient diagnostic efficiency for TD, and is a feasible minimally invasive detection method. Presentation: 6/1/2024

Disclosure of medical errors to patients by medical professionals: a protocol for a qualitative systematic review

IntroductionAlthough the disclosure of medical errors is an integral component of medical ethics, it remains inconsistent in practice worldwide. Despite various explanations of why healthcare professionals reveal their mistakes to...

Pomological and Molecular Characterization of Apple Cultivars in the German Fruit Genebank.

Traditional varieties are a valuable tool in modern apple breeding. However, the use of synonyms and missing source documentation hinder an effective identification and conservation of relevant cultivars. During several projects, the authenticity and diversity of the apple cultivar collection of the German Fruit Genebank (GFG) was evaluated extensively. The trueness-to-type of 7890 apple trees was assessed on a pomological and molecular level. Pomological evaluations were performed by at least two experienced experts to identify the original cultivar names. On the molecular level, a set of 17 SSR markers was used to determine a unique genetic profile for each apple cultivar. The pomological and molecular characterization was expressed in terms of a comprehensive trueness-to-type criterion and the results were previously published as a well-curated dataset. In this study, the published dataset was analyzed to evaluate the quality and diversity of the apple collection of the GFG and highlight new findings based on phylogenetic and parentage analysis. The dataset contains 1404 unique genetic profiles corresponding to unambiguous cultivar names. Of these 1404 cultivars, 74% were assessed as true-to-type. The collection of diploid apple cultivars showed a high degree of expected heterozygosity (Hexp = 0.84). Genetic diversity in terms of year and location of origin was investigated with a STRUCTURE analysis. It was hypothesized that genetic diversity might decline overtime due to restrictive breeding programs. The results showed a shift dynamic between older and newer cultivars in one specific cluster, but no significant decrease in genetic diversity was observed in this study. Lastly, a parentage analysis was performed to check parental relationships based on historical research. Out of 128 parent-child trios, 110 trios resulted in significant relationships and reconfirmed the information from the literature. In some cases, the information from the literature was disproven. This analysis also allowed for readjusting the trueness-to-type criteria for previously undetermined cultivars. Overall, the importance of authenticity evaluations for gene bank cultivars was highlighted. Furthermore, the direct use of the dataset was shown by relevant investigations on the genetic diversity and structure of the apple cultivar collections of the GFG.

Authentic Assessment in Medical Microbiology: A Scientific Poster Based Approach

Introduction: Carrying out an authentic evaluation in the field of basic medical sciences is a challenge when it comes to choosing the appropriate instrument, even more so in the subject of medical microbiology, which belongs to the basic clinical sciences. Objective: Propose the scientific poster as a suitable instrument for the authentic evaluation of this subject, raising it to the level of the Objectively Structured Clinical Examination, or evaluation using simulators. Methods: A study was proposed with a qualitative approach based on a research question, which led to a bibliographic review in databases, referring to authentic evaluation, the inherent characteristics of the scientific poster and their interrelation. Results: From this it was possible to establish the main advantages and limitations of the scientific poster as an authentic evaluation instrument, and based on its characteristics and the type of studies that can be represented in it, a scientific poster design suitable for the subject of medical microbiology.Conclusions: Also determining that, although authentic evaluation is still a utopia in medical training, the integration of research in the basic sciences of medicine will allow the student to: deepen the levels of assimilation of the knowledge of the base subject, scale in the pyramid of competencies by integrating other knowledge, being prepared for a significant performance in medicine after graduation and responding appropriately to their curriculum, demonstrating the relevance of their knowledge and skills.

Good Measures: Developing a Process for Authentic Assessment Creation in Food Education.

This paper presents the process taken by a nonprofit educational organization to create authentic evaluation tools for Food Education in K-12 schools. Development was a collaborative effort between organization staff and teachers during an Evaluation Summit. The program background, development of the Summit, and plans for post-Summit work continuation are described. The Summit included 14 teacher participants (3-4 per grade band in preK-1, 2-5, 6-8, 9-12). The process of tool development was captured via direct observations and analysis of artifacts (eg, participants' brainstorming chart paper, online development documents) to identify themes in successful approaches and challenges. Additional post-Summit activities were also captured via surveys and artifacts. Outcomes of this work are outlined, including the challenges in carrying out the creation of authentic assessments that accurately reflect the classroom teaching experience, and the value of in-person community building in the Food Education space. Key findings relate to the importance of in-person collaboration amongst teachers, centering students in evaluation, and equity and accessibility in tool development. Although outlining challenges and outcomes was not an a priori goal of this work, it provides important information for others working in the education nonprofit space-especially as it pertains to new approaches to classroom evaluation.

The Alfalfa-inpatient-CAT assessment model: a thrombotic risk assessment model for inpatient cancer patients

PurposeTo construct a venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk assessment model specifically for inpatients with cancer.MethodPatients were included according to the inclusion criteria. Univariate and multivariate analyses of all variables were included to develop a VTE risk assessment model applicable to the derivation cohort. Hosmer–Lemeshow test and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve were used to test the fit degree and identification validity of the model. The patient data from separate validation cohorts verified the external population.ResultA total of 944 cancer patients were included in this study. Alfalfa-inpatient-CAT model, a risk assessment model for VTE in hospitalized cancer patients, was established, which mainly includes hypertension, surgical history (nearly one month), history of VTE, peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC), chemotherapy, PT < 12.85 s, D-dimer ≥ 1.805 μg/mL, hemoglobin ≤ 114.5 g/L, CRP ≥ 7.575 mg/L. Hosmer–Lemeshow test results showed P = 0.353 > 0.05, (χ2 = 8.872, Df = 8). The area under ROC curve was 0.906 [95%CI (0.881–0.930), P < 0.001]. The authenticity evaluation in the model database showed that the risk of thrombosis in the high-risk group (score ≥ 3) was 72.63%, significantly higher than that in the low-risk group (score 0–2) (27.37%) [χ2 = 144.00, Df = 1, P < 0.001].ConclusionThis study developed a new VTE risk assessment model – Alfalfa-inpatient-CAT model – for hospitalized cancer patients at high risk of thrombosis. This model has a good fitting degree and discriminant validity. It is expected to provide some reference for the clinical treatment of inpatients with cancer through continuous optimization.

Evaluasi Pembelajaran pada Keterampilan Menulis di Kelas Tinggi

Writing skills are one of the main competencies that must be mastered by students in the upper grades of elementary school. This article discusses the evaluation of writing skills learning in elementary school classes. The purpose of this research is to explore the role of formative and summative evaluations, as well as authentic evaluations in improving students' writing abilities. The literature study method was used to collect information related to writing learning evaluation. The subjects of this research were elementary school students, with research objects including aspects such as sentence structure, vocabulary, and organization of ideas in writing. The research results show that evaluation of writing learning has an important role in improving students' writing skills. Evaluation helps in measuring student progress, provides appropriate feedback, supports instructional planning, and encourages reflection for both teachers and students. The implication of this research is the importance of carrying out systematic evaluations by educators in order to create a quality learning environment, especially in terms of improving students' writing skills in the upper grades of elementary school. Thus, this article provides valuable insight for educational practitioners in improving writing learning evaluation methods that are effective and have a positive impact on student development.

Pomegranate molasses authentication using hyperspectral imaging system coupled with automatic clustering algorithm.

Pomegranate molasses is made from concentrated pomegranate juice with nothing added. Due to its nutritional value, limitation in production, and high production cost, this product may be adulterated by date syrup. This study was done to differentiate various types of pomegranate molasses and investigate the possibility of nonauthenticity detection in pomegranate molasses samples using the hyperspectral imaging (HSI) technique compared with physicochemical measurement analysis. The physicochemical properties (brix index, sucrose, acidity, ash content, pH, and formalin index) of 24 samples were measured as the reference analysis method, and it was found that the formalin index was a good factor for pomegranate molasses authenticity evaluation. Additionally, an HSI system (400-1000nm) was used as a nondestructive and rapid screening method to capture spectral data of the samples. The evolutionary wavelength selection algorithm was applied to select effective wavelengths in sample clustering based on the obtained Davies-Bouldin index. Next, principal component analysis was used to visually interpret the spectral data of the sample when using the selected wavelengths and the whole spectra of the samples. Finally, an automatic clustering algorithm by the artificial bee colony as an unsupervised method was developed for the clustering of the authentic and nonauthentic samples. The method did not need descriptively labeled samples and obtained agreed satisfactorily with the degree of nonauthenticity in the samples. This study showed that the developed HSI technique coupled with an automatic clustering algorithm could detect date syrup nonauthenticity in pomegranate samples from the level of 5% adulteration.

The Effect of Real-World Evaluation on Self-Controlled Learning, Independence, and Self-effectiveness Among EFL Learners with Some Psychological Implications

Through authentic evaluation, the current study attempted to foster self-controlled learning, independence, and self-effectiveness among some Saudi EFL students. Sixty EFL students were chosen for this research study and split equally into an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG). The respondents' self-controlled learning (SCL), independence (I), and self-effectiveness (SE) were then evaluated using three questionnaires before the treatment. The control group received the treatment using non-real-world evaluations, whereas the experimental group participants received instruction using real-world evaluations. Three post-tests were given to both groups after they had been taught 16 English passages to assess how the treatment had affected their capacity for self-controlled learning, independence, and self-effectiveness. The experimental group students were given an attitude survey to gauge their opinions on using real-world evaluations inside EFL classes. According to the ANCOVA results, significant differences existed between the control group and experimental group post-tests. The findings showed that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in the self-controlled learning, independence, and self-effectiveness post-treatment tests. The outcomes also demonstrated that the experimental group had a favorable attitude toward the use of real-world evaluation in EFL programs. The study concluded that integrating real-world evaluation into EFL instruction may benefit EFL students positively. The results of the study have some implications for EFL instructors and curriculum developers because if they take into consideration the effects of real-world evaluations, they can increase the students’ self-control, autonomy, and self-effectiveness.

Product promotion copywriting from multimodal data: New benchmark and model

In our latest project, we devise a comprehensive corpus for product promotion text generation, named Video-Enabled Product Promotion Corpus (VPPC), which integrates multimodal and multi-structural information of products such as visual spatial details and fine structural specifics. It is crucial to highlight that this is one of the largest datasets available in the field of video captioning. Notably, conventional multimodal text generation often focuses on regular descriptions of entities and events, which doesn not suffice the real-world requirements of product promotion copywriting, as it necessitates a more lively language style and a high degree of authenticity. Regrettably, there is an evident lack of reusable evaluation frameworks and sufficient datasets at the current stage. To address these challenges, we have proposed a unique baseline approach and authenticity evaluation metric, both tailored to meet the realistic demands of our dataset. The results are promising, as our method surpasses previous approaches across all evaluation metrics.

Developing a Model Proposal to Evaluate the Authenticity of Traditional Housing; Malatya Case Study

Anatolia has been used as a settlement area by many civilizations throughout history due to its geopolitical and geographical features. Traditional houses in Anatolia convey the thousands of years of culture and identity of the region where they are located, with their unique architectural style. In this respect, traditional houses appear as the most important cultural heritage values that convey information such as the social, cultural, economic and architectural style of the period. Historical textures have been in change and transformation in the Malatya region, as in every region of Anatolia. However, Malatya has largely lost its traditional houses and texture due to many reasons such as rapid urbanization, unconsciousness, rent, and the destructive effect of time. In this study, which was prepared by addressing this problem, Fuzzy Logic and AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) analysis system was used in order to evaluate the authenticity of civil architectural examples located in traditional tissue pieces in the urban area of Malatya and to protect these structures. Thus, it is aimed to develop an authenticity assessment method together with the experts of the subject (conservation experts, architectural historians, art historians). It is aimed to determine the authenticity of the buildings numerically and proportionally with the authenticity evaluation model developed with a systematic setup. Ahmet Kökçü House, located in Yakınca Neighborhood, was chosen as the study area due to reasons such as the fact that it largely preserved its traditional texture as a field study and faced extinction as a result of the rapid urbanization of Malatya's central city wall reaching the border of Yeşilyurt district. With the authenticity assessment model developed in this context, the authenticity of the building was determined by experts and suggestions were made for the preservation of the building.

An evaluation tool for the network of schools for sustainability in Catalonia from a constructivist perspective

The main aim of this research is to present an evaluation tool for the Network of Schools for Sustainability in Catalonia, which comprises 18 networks with more than 1400 schools. The secondary aim is to reflect on the construction process conducted. The tool was constructed following the tenets of constructivist evaluation by Guba and Lincoln, which is characterized by the engagement of multiple voices from a range of stakeholders, using a consecutive hermeneutic dialectical process, understood as a negotiation among participants. To ensure these processes, in the construction of the tool the fourth authenticity evaluation criteria were followed. The main outcome of the project is an evaluation tool composed of 25 criteria which are divided into 5 dimensions: Structure of the Network, Training Offering, Collaboration with External Stakeholders, Guidance of the Networks and Communication. Some transversal areas could be seen in the tool, such as the role of evaluation and the involvement of stakeholders from the school, which represent areas of special relevance for the participants in the process.

Evaluation and analysis of a secure voting-based aggregated signatures authentication and revocation protocol for 5 G-V2X communication

Security concerns in 5 G-V2X communication, including message authenticity, entity identification, and efficient malicious entity detection, necessitate innovative solutions. This paper introduces a novel protocol aimed at addressing security challenges in 5 G-V2X communication, focusing on authentication and misbehaving entity revocation. The protocol employs short bilinear pairing digital signatures for message authentication and pseudo-identity for entity verification. Key generation utilizes a Secret Splitting-based approach, distributing partial keys to vehicles within the same group, ensuring secure future communication. In terms of performance, our protocol excels in communication efficiency, costing only 280 bytes per message, the lowest among evaluated protocols. It also demonstrates competitive computation efficiency, with a signing time of 0.614 ms per message and a verification time of 5.035 ms per signature. Our innovative revocation method ensures timely detection and reporting of misbehaving entities, with an average detection time of 2.3 s and an average revocation time of 1.8 s. Our protocol enhances security in 5 G-V2X communication while maintaining superior communication and computation efficiency.

Characteristic Components and Authenticity Evaluation of Chinese Honeys from Three Different Botanical Sources.

We aimed to identify the characteristic phytochemicals of safflower, Chinese sumac, and bauhinia honeys to assess their authenticity. We discovered syringaldehyde, riboflavin, lumiflavin, lumichrome, rhusin [(1E,4E)-1,5-diphenylpenta-1,4-dien-3-one-O-cinnamoyl oxime], bitterin {4-hydroxy-4-[3-(1-hydroxyethyl) oxiran-2-yl]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one}, and unedone as characteristic phytochemicals of these three types of honeys. The average contents of syringaldehyde, riboflavin, lumiflavin, or lumichrome in safflower honey were 41.20, 5.24, 24.72, and 36.72 mg/kg; lumiflavin, lumichrome, and rhusin in Chinese sumac honey were 39.66, 40.55, and 2.65 mg/kg; bitterin, unedone, and lumichrome in bauhinia honey were 8.42, 26.33, and 8.68 mg/kg, respectively. To our knowledge, the simultaneous presence of riboflavin, lumichrome, and lumiflavin in honey is a novel finding responsible for the bright-yellow color of honey. Also, it is the first time that lumiflavin, rhusin, and bitterin have been reported in honey. We effectively distinguish pure honeys from adulterations, based on characteristic components and high-performance liquid chromatography fingerprints; thus, we seem to provide intrinsic markers and reliable assessment criteria to assess honey authenticity.

Penilaian Otentik dalam Pengajaran Membaca pada Tingkat Madrasah Tsanawiyyah

This study aims to determine the application of authentic assessment in learning reading at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 4, the obstacles teachers face in implementing an authentic evaluation system and their solutions, and student responses to authentic assessments. To analyze this problem, the researcher used the descriptive analysis method. The method that the researchers uses to take the sample is the purposive sampling method. The data were collected from the results of questionnaires and interviews. Therefore, the data was analyzed, and then the results were in descriptive form by looking at the value data table and the student response table. It was found that students had good authentic assessments of reading skills supported by methods and media provided by the teacher. The researchers concluded that many students had accomplished minimum criterion. The obstacles are the lack of lessons time and online learning.

The One2One Structured Oral Examination is a Valuable and Positively Rated Science Education Tool that Drives Academic Success.

Structured oral examinations (SOEs) result in higher test scores than traditional written assessments, but there lacks reproducible quantitative evidence supporting knowledge acquisition and retention. A modified SOE—called the One2One—whereby students present prepared answers to an instructor was evaluated for effectiveness in large classes despite its resource-intensive nature. This study used a post-assessment survey (Efficacy Assessment Survey, EAS) to measure the effect of the One2One on knowledge acquisition and retention, as well as student perceptions of its usefulness and perceived value. The One2One helped students learn and retain content better than by didactic lecture alone as demonstrated by significantly higher scores on One2One content as compared to control content (p&lt;0.05) on the EAS (t-test) and this knowledge was retained until the end of the semester as measured by regression analysis. A previously identified drawback of SOEs is student-reported anxiety, however students’ perception of the SOEs’ usefulness and value are understudied. Here, thematic analysis of student feedback identified the One2One as being useful, a driver of learning, and of high professional value, albeit stressful. Though more resource intensive than traditional assessment methods, the One2One is a positively rated, authentic evaluation tool that motivates student learning.

Education Transformation: Curriculum Management to Improve Learning Quality in RA Rahmatullah

This research aims to determine the management of the curriculum at RA Rahmatullah to improve the quality of learning. Curriculum management is related to managing learning experiences that require strategies and that can produce learning productivity for children. The type of research used in this research is qualitative research, namely research carried out by collecting data using interview methods and documentation studies at RA Rahmatullah which is carried out to provide study material for both students and the school. Education management at RA Rahmatullah has been arranged systematically, each teacher has their own task to manage the educational component. Curriculum management is managed well under the auspices of the Tasikmalaya Ministry of Religion. Core Competencies (KI) in the 2013 Early Childhood Education Curriculum is the level of ability to achieve STTPA that PAUD students must have at the age of 6, which includes spiritual attitudes, social attitudes, knowledge and skills. Thus, there are many learning plans for the 2013 curriculum at RA Rahmatullah, namely: 1) annual program (prota), 2) semester program (premes), 3) weekly learning implementation plan (RPPM), 4) daily program plan (RPPH), 5 ) evaluation carried out at RA Rahmatullah uses authentic evaluation.

Training on Authentic Assessment Preparation to Improve Teacher Professional on Junior High School Science in Bengkulu City

The background to this Community Service is the difficulty of teachers in designing and implementing assessments, Authentic Assessments and carrying out learning evaluations well. Therefore, a form of socialization and workshops regarding the development of authentic evaluation and assessment is needed to provide skills to teachers in creating science learning tools that are effective in developing authentic assessments in accordance with the 2013 curriculum. The service method is carried out through pre-surveys, literature review, outreach, and workshops. The strategic target audience for this authentic assessment preparation training is science teachers at Public Junior High School No. 11 Bengkulu City (SMP Negeri 11 Bengkulu City). The location for the socialization and workshop is the Laboratory of SMP Negeri 11 Bengkulu City. The results of community service in the form of training and preparation of authentic assessments in accordance with the 2013 curriculum for science teachers at Public SMP No 11 Bengkulu City which have been implemented (1) can improve teachers' abilities to design authentic assessments in accordance with the 2013 curriculum so that teachers can improve their teaching abilities professionally. (2) Teachers can create effective science learning tools and are able to develop authentic assessments that must be in accordance with what has been outlined in Minister of Education and Culture Regulation No. 23 of 2016 so that teachers can implement the tools in the classroom efficiently.

Implementasi Metode Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Pada Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab di Madrasah Tsanawiyah

Arabic is a language that has unique difficulties in learning it. Therefore, learning Arabic requires the right strategy so that students can achieve the predetermined competencies. This article describes the implementation of Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) learning strategies in learning Arabic at Madrasah Tsanawiyah. This research is a naturalistic qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Primary data was obtained from an Arabic teacher and secondary data was obtained from five students. Collecting data using in-depth interviews and observation techniques. Data analysis through three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. This research resulted that learning Arabic in MTs with the CTL strategy went through three main stages, namely planning by taking into account the competencies to be achieved, the condition of students' abilities, and students' learning styles. The implementation of classroom learning applies the Contextual Teaching and Learning strategy by connecting material with students' experiences in the real world, using several learning media available in madrasas. The last stage of the learning process is to evaluate learning by implementing an authentic evaluation system that pays attention to all aspects and domains and includes process assessment in the final grade decision.