Development Of Test Instrument Research Articles

Development of test instruments to measure problem-solving and science literacy of grade XI students on ion equilibrium material in salt hydrolysis

Low science literacy in students will have an impact on students' ability to solve problems. To improve it, it is necessary to develop an assessment instrument in the form of a science literacy instrument. This study aims to develop valid, reliable problem solving and science literacy assessment instruments for students. The material chosen is ion equilibrium in salt solution. The research was conducted in high, medium and low ability schools namely SMA Negeri 1 Pekanbaru, SMA Negeri 12 Pekanbaru and SMA Negeri 15 Pekanbaru. There are 16 questions out of 20 questions that are constructively valid with a correlation value> 0.36. The questions developed have met the reliability requirements with a Cronbach alpha coefficient value greater than 0.6, reaching a value of 0.874. The level of difficulty of questions between 0.3 -0.7 is in the good enough category and differentiating power ≥ 0.3. Based on two trials, namely one-on-one trials and limited trials, the same results were obtained that the assessment instruments developed for students had very good readability aspects (85%), good adequacy aspects (64%) and assessment instruments developed for teachers had very good feasibility aspects (91%). There is a significant difference in the ability of students in high schools with medium and low ability schools.

Training and Mentoring in the Development of Test Instruments for Measuring Learning Outcomes of Muhammadiyah School

This community service learning program is collaboration between the Curriculum and Educational Technology Department of the Faculty of Education Sciences. A key issue facing most SMA and SMK Muhammadiyah school teachers is their lack of knowledge and understanding on how to develop valid and reliable test instruments. This research aims to enhance the knowledge of SMA and SMK Muhammadiyah teachers in developing learning assessment instruments. The Blended Learning method was applied for 32 hours of lessons that involved lectures, Q&A discussions, assignments, practical work, and tests. A total of 12 teachers from SMA and SMK Muhammadiyah schools took part in the program. The research method used was the One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design, which is a type of pre-experimental research design. Data drawn from the pretest and posttest results were analyzed using the t-test. Following the smooth implementation of training and mentoring, a key conclusion is that the community service learning program has successfully met its expected outcome of enhancing the teachers’ ability to develop test instruments. This is evidenced by a significant increase in posttest scores compared to pretest results at Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.001 < 0.05.

Development of Test Instruments Based on Cognitive Processes and Knowledge Dimensions on Environmental Chemistry

This research aims to develop an instrument that can measure the achievement of student learning outcomes in chemistry education in Environmental Chemistry courses, which refers to Bloom's Taxonomy, which has been revised along with the dimensions of knowledge from Anderson & Krathwohl. The research method used in this research is research and development with 4 (four) stages of research 1) define; 2) design; 3) develop; and 4) dissemination. The validation of this instrument was carried out by two experts in the field of chemistry and tested on 20 students. The instrument used is in the form of a description that takes the cognitive domains C1 to C3. In addition, in the instrument there are also 4 (four) dimensions of knowledge tested, namely factual, conceptual, procedural, and metacognitive. Based on the results of expert validation, it was found that in content there were no problems only in the use of verbs in the instrument requiring more operational verbs and based on the test results it was found that all the questions given showed that 30.15% of the questions were categorized as easy, 44, 80% were categorized as moderate and 25.05% were categorized as difficult. This study shows that the knowledge dimension in Bloom's taxonomy needs to be applied by considering the knowledge dimension to develop thinking skills in students.

Pengembangan Instrumen Tes Tipe Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Pokok Bahasan Bangun Ruang Sisi Datar

This study aims to determine the process and analyze the quality of the HOTS-type test instrument development on flat side space and measure students' higher-order thinking skills. This type of research is research and development with the Formative Research (Tessmeer) model. The test subjects in this study were class XI.3 students at SMP Negeri 30 Makassar, totaling 30 students. Based on the research results, it is known that 1) the development process using the Formative Research (Tessmeer) model through 4 stages, namely the preliminary stage, the self-evaluation stage, the prototyping stage, and the field test stage. 2) the quality of test development is declared valid with a CVR (Content Validity Index) value, the average total score is 1 with a very appropriate category or is in the interval 0.68-1.00, practically based on the results of the questionnaire analysis of student responses 89.07% with the response category "Very Positive”, reliable with an average of 0.752 and 0.866 in the high category (reliable), the average difficulty level of the total score is 0.69 and 0.49 in the medium category, and the different power of the average total score is 0.42 and 0.49 in the good category. 3) students' critical thinking ability averaged 67.61, which was in the good category. Thus, this HOTS-type test instrument can be used to measure students' high-order thinking skills.

Development Of Test Instruments to Improve Students' Multirepresentational Ability

The aim of this research is to determine the feasibility of a physics test instrument to measure high school students' multiple representation abilities in rectilinear motion material and to determine the characteristics of respondents' multirepresentation abilities in rectilinear motion material. The development of this instrument was carried out using a modified development method of the Wilson, Oriondo, and Antonio. Students' multiple representation abilities were analyzed with the help of Quest which was then analyzed further using descriptive statistics. The results of this research are in the form of a test instrument to measure high school students' multi-representation abilities in rectilinear motion material consisting of 20 two-tier multiple choice questions. The items in the questions are valid, fit the PCM 1 PL model, have very good reliability with a score of 0.84, and have a good level of difficulty. The results of item analysis and analysis of students' abilities show that the instrument developed is effective in measuring high school students' multi-representational abilities in rectilinear motion material.

Development of Test Instruments Based on Problem Solving at The High School Level

Development of Test Instruments Based on Problem Solving at The High School Level

Development of Test Instruments to Test Students' Understanding of Macroscopic, Sub-Microscopic and Symbolic Levels in Acid-Base Titration Material Using the Rasch Model

This study created a test instrument that can test students' understanding of the macroscopic, sub-microscopic and symbolic levels in acid-base titration material that has been tested for validity, reliability, difficulty index and differential power of the questions . This development research uses the Rasch model. The subjects of this study were four lecturers, two high school chemistry teachers and 35 students of SMA N 2 Padang. The object is the quality of the test instrument that meets the criteria of validity, reliability, difficulty index and discriminatory power . Data analysis used the MiniFac and Ministep programs. This study has 10 stages, namely: (1) Defining the construct, (2) Identifying the construct, (3) Designing the items, (4) Testing the product, (5) Analyzing the data, (6) Reviewing the results of the analysis, (7) Reviewing the map wright, (8) Repeat steps 4-7, (9) Claim product quality, (10) Develop documentation. The results showed that the suitability of validation by experts using the MiniFac program was the exact agreement and expected agreement values were very close, namely 95.8% and 95.4%, this indicated that the results of this analysis fit the model and its estimation. Likewise testing of students using the Ministep program. Each item can be said to be valid because it meets the criteria of the MNSQ, ZSTD and PtMean Corr. The instrument is also claimed to be reliable because it has a value of 0.92 . The difficulty index and discriminating power of the items also varied from the easiest to the most difficult.

Development of Test Instrument to Assess Students' Understanding on Macroscopic, Sub-Microscopic, and Symbolic Levels of Acid-Base Topics Using Rasch Model

Students' conceptual understanding on acid-base topic has not been assessed comprehensively in multiple representation. The test instrument is needed to determine levels of students' understanding on acid-base topic comprehensively. This research developed an instrument to asses students' understanding on acid-base concept based on macroscopic, sub-microscopic and symbolic levels that is claimed valid, reliable, had good difficulty index and discriminatory item. This research is Research and Development (R&D) using Rasch model. The research procedure adopted ten stages by Wei, et al in 2012. The research instrument is questionnaire sheet given to subjects from chemistry lecturers and chemistry teacher. The data were analyzed using Rasch model assisted by minifacet and ministep software. The exact agreement value is 89,2% which have small range from the expect agreement with a percentage of 89,5%. It’s mean that, there is a fit between the results of expert's agreement and the results of estimated model. The pilot test results showed that all items have reached valid criteria based on the MNSQ, ZSTD, and Pt-Mean Corr. The reliability value is 0,80 in the good category. Difficulty index has variations of easy, medium, and difficult items. The discriminatory item is able to distinguish three levels of student ability.

Validity and Reliability of Higher Order Thinking Test Instrument Development Skills: systematic literature reviews

Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) is the ability to think that does not simply recall, restate, or refer without reciting. HOTS questions in the context of assessment measure the ability to transfer one concept to another, process and apply information, find links from various information, use the information to solve problems, and critically examine ideas and information. In this study, 17 articles were used, which included 14 national articles and 3 international articles. The seventeen articles discussed the development of the Higher Order Thinking Skill Test Instrument Development instrument. The test instrument developed contains Higher Order Thinking Skills. Based on the results of the meta-analysis research, it can be concluded that the validity value of the seventeen journals is 1.85 with a high category. The reliability value is 0.615 to 0.94 with a high category. Development based on the level of study is still piled up at the junior and senior high school levels

Development of Test Instruments in Substance Pressure to Measure Student's Numerical Literacy Ability

The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument test to measure student's numeracy literacy skills on substance pressure and its application. The research was conducted using the Research and Development (RD) development method trough the ADDIE research design (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) through several stages, namely curriculum analysis, content analysis, context analysis, and determining instrument framework, instrument development, pilot testing instrument and item analysis of the instrument. The trial was conducted on a sample determined by a random sampling technique. The item analysis of the instrument includes item validity test, item reliability test, item difficulty level, and item discriminatory power. The results of this study were the test instrument of numeracy literacy in the form of multiple-choice questions with 18 reliable questions with a reliability coefficient of 0.903. Based on the validity test, there are 5 questions with moderate validity category, 10 questions with high validity category, and 3 questions with very high validity category. Based on the results of the discriminatory power test and the level of difficulty of the questions, it was obtained that all questions had distinguishing power in the good category with the difficulty level of the questions in the easy, medium, and difficult category are 1, 13, and 4 questions, respectively. Therefore, it can be concluded that the numerical literacy test instrument on the substance pressure material and its application can be used as a test instrument to measure student's numeracy literacy skills.

Web-Based Design of BIPA Placement Test Instrument for Foreign Speakers

This study aimed to develop a web-based Indonesian-language placement test instrument for foreign speakers, commonly called BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing). The research method involved design-based research (DBR) with test instrument development procedures developed by the Association of Language Testers in Europe. The results show that 89% of respondents strongly agreed that the development of a BIPA placement test instrument was very much needed in BIPA learning. To triangulate the data from the interviews and questionnaire, a bibliometric analysis was performed. From the results of the bibliometric analysis, 117 studies were found on foreign-language placement tests in the 2012–2022 range and there was no research on the development of BIPA placement test instruments. The BIPA placement test is designed to measure the level of Indonesian-language skills of foreign speakers, which include listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. This test can be used by teachers/institutions to determine the level of Indonesian-language skills of foreign speakers, starting from levels A 1, A-2, and B-1. This test is also useful for authorized institutions to provide Indonesian-language certification to foreign speakers who need it. Further research can be done with the development of BIPA test instruments for intermediate and advanced levels.

Create multiple-choice tests based on experimental activities to assess students' 21st century skills in the heat and heat transfer topic

Currently, we are facing the rapid development of information and communication technology (ICT) that characterizes the 21st century. Challenges, problems, life, and careers in the 21st century can be successfully faced if we master 21st-century skills. However, nowadays it is still very rare to develop a 21st century skill measurement model, so it is necessary to develop test instruments to measure 21st century skills. The development of test instruments to measure 21st-century skills in Indonesia is still very open, with attention being paid to the clarity of the instrument in describing real phenomena and complete data as material for problem solving. Based on the description above, the researchers developed a multiple-choice test based on experimental activities to measure students’ 21st century skills, which are creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication (4Cs) in heat and heat transfer using research and development (RD) methods with the analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate (ADDIE) stage. Development begins with conducting literature and field studies, designing and making videos of experiment activities, compiling open-ended questions, distributing them to 12th graders of science, analyzing answers based on references, developing answer options, developing multiple-choice tests, conducting validation by experts, and testing limited to students. The product of this research is expected to be used by educators and students for independent learning activities or as an example to develop multiple choice tests based on experimental activities to measure 21st century skills in other physics materials and other subjects.

How is The Implementation of Diagnostic Tests in Biology Learning in South Sumatra?

Diagnostic tests have a very important role to provide information about the strengths and weaknesses of students related to a concept to be studied. This study aims to obtain an overview of the implementation of diagnostic tests carried out by Biology teachers in South Sumatra Province using the survey method. This study involved 86 Biology teachers in South Sumatra Province. Samples were taken using the convenience sampling method. Data collection by using e-questionnaire distributed through Google Form. The e-questionnaire consists of 25 questions developed from standard indicators of assessment, including planning, method selection, test instrument development, test implementation, test result management, test results reporting and the implications of these test results in the biology learning process in schools. The results of this study indicate that Biology teachers in South Sumatra have carried out routine diagnostic tests. The development of this diagnostic test instrument has also referred to the learning objectives and the results of the diagnostic test have been used to determine the methods, strategies, and approaches used in the learning process. Although in general the implementation of diagnostic tests in Biology learning is good, but the implementation and management of diagnostic tests that are very close to the learning process is feared will not have a significant effect on the implementation of the learning process in schools.

Development of Test Instruments to Measure Middle School Students' Creative Thinking Ability

The development of creative thinking skills really needs to be done because this ability is one of the abilities that the world of work wants. Mathematics learning needs to be designed so that it has the potential to develop students' creative thinking. The observation results show that teachers still pay little attention to students' creative thinking skills. Creative thinking ability tests have been compiled and validated by the validator. Based on the identification and definition of the problem that has been simplified, the formulation of the problem in this study can be formulated, namely how is the test instrument for measuring the creative thinking abilities of junior high school students. The purpose of this study was to develop a test instrument that measures the creative thinking abilities of junior high school students. Based on the data obtained, the average validation result by experts is 3.36. and 84%. So, it can be concluded that the development of a test instrument to measure creative thinking skills is feasible to use

Cognitive Analysis Using Rasch Modeling As an Assessment for Physical Fitness Knowledge for College Students

Having good physical fitness is the foundation for carrying out daily activities. Maintaining physical fitness requires knowledge and understanding for performing meaningful physical activities. This study aimed to analyze the physical fitness knowledge test instrument for college students using the Rasch modelling data analysis technique. The design, development, and research method employed the product model and research tool that consisted of four stages, including analysis, design, development, and evaluation. The samples involved in the instrument trial were 67 students from one university in Indonesia. The analysis used was the content validity ratio for testing content validity and the item response theory/Rasch model test employing Winstep software to determine the validity and reliability of the test instrument. The results of the data analysis showed a match between the students and the test instruments with very good quality items. It concludes that the test instrument development using the Rasch model can detect student misconceptions on physical fitness knowledge material.

The Analysis of Test Instrument Needs for Indonesian Language Lesson

This research describes the learners' needs toward HOTS test instrument development for the seventh-grade learners of a Public Junior High School Palembang. Test instrument has important roles in finding out the learners' skills in understanding the materials. The stage of this research is part of research and development by Gall Borg. It is a stage of collecting data or information to determine the needs of a developed product. The findings showed the students’ needs for the HOTS-based developed instrument from the discussion of the questionnaire and interview. On the other hand, the teacher realized that HOTS-based questions and learning for students had not answered their needs. Therefore, the teacher had to revise. It could be done by adjusting the materials needed by learners with those considered relevant to HOTS.

Development of a learning disabilities test: a case study at elementary school

Development of a learning disabilities test: a case study at elementary school

Measurement of Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO2Max) as a Cardiorespiratory Physiological Fitness Parameter Using Sensor Technology-Based Device Development

Background: This study aims to measure the maximal oxygen uptake (VO2Max) as a cardiorespiratory physiological fitness parameter using the development of a sensor technology-based tool.Methods: This study uses a research and development design (Research And Development). Validation is carried out by competent experts. In this study, the researchers asked for validation from three experts, namely IT (electronics) experts, test and measurement experts and Sports Physiology experts (maximum oxygen volume). A total of 19 male and 11 female adults participated in this study. The usage trial was carried out using the expert validity method with an assessment using a questionnaire, test and retest. The data analysis technique used is r-correlationResult: Based on expert validation tests, the reliability, practicality, and effectiveness of the development of test instruments based on sensor technology can be used to measure VO2Max and provide accurate and effective results.Conclusion:The development of a test instrument based on sensor technology can provide accurate and effective results for measuring maximal oxygen uptake (VO2Max) as a cardiorespiratory physiological fitness parameter. This tool provides advances for monitoring VO2Max routinely in daily life, especially for carrying out training programs for athletes without the need for trained personnel and special equipment and expensive costs.

Development of Test Instrument Two Tier Based on Higher Order Thingking Skills (HOTS) on Volta Cell Material for SMA/MA Students

HOTS is a thinking ability that can lead students to transfer and connect between concepts, process information, solve problems based on the information obtained and examine creative, innovative and critical ideas. With this HOTS, it can improve students' thinking and creativity skills and prepare their abilities to face the industrial revolution 4.0 in the 21st century. The type of research used is research and development (R&D) with the Plomp development model. Based on the results of the content validity research consisting of questions, stimulus questions, answers to questions (first tier) and reasoning questions (second tier) the CVI value was obtained. 0.95, 0.96, 0.95 and 1. The instrument was tested on class XII students of SMAN 3 Payakumbu and 19 items of first tier and second tier questions were empirically valid. Instrument reliability for first tier and second tier respectively namely 0.97 and 0.91. The practicality of the test instrument by the teacher was obtained by a score of 83.33, the practicality of the student obtained a score of 75.11. Based on the data obtained, the developed test instrument is valid, has very high reliability and is practical. Keywords : test instrument, HOTS, two tier, voltaic cell, Plomp.

Development of a learning disabilities test a case study at elementary school

This study aims to determine the procedure and to assess the quality of the development of test instruments in measuring the learning disabilities of elementary school students. Learning disabilities are formulated as disorders that occur in learning activities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia. The type of the research is research and development by using Martini Jamaris’s Model. The subjects were 90 students of elementary school in Jakarta. The number of items was 75 items consisting of 19 items (dyslexia), 29 items (dysgraphia), and 27 items (dyscalculia). The results obtained in the validity test were declared valid were only 54 of the 75 items. Reliability of the test was stated to be reliable with very high interpretation in all dimensions. The results of the analysis of learning disabilities using a learning disabilities test that have been developed were obtained 90% of students experience learning disabilities.