Perception and Need Analysis of Development Literation Reasoning Based on Minimum Competence Assesmen Zahra Alwi- Zulkardi- Ratuilma Indraputri- and Linda Puspita
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education
University Sriwijaya
Abstract
The new policy regarding the abolition of the National Examination which was replaced by the Minimum Competency Assessment (MCA), caused confusion among practitioners. For this reason, it is necessary to know, how are the perceptions of respondens about MCA and how the needs analyze for developing literacy problems based on MCA. This paper is an excerpt from a professional grant research, which uses research and development methods. Data collection was carried out using interview, questionnaires, and FGD techniques. The research samples were teachers, students, and the parents. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively and quantitatively. The results showed: 1) from the results of the interview and literature studies, it was concluded that teachers, students, and parents did not understand the Minister of Education and Culture^s policy of replacing the National Examination with MCA, they were still confused about the MCA issue, but they supported the policy. 2) from the results of the questionnaire, the dominant sample answers 75% strongly agree, agree (20%), disagree (4.5%), and disagree (0.5%). In accordance with the results of the questionnaire and after the FGD was conducted, it is urgently needed questions of literacy reasoning based on MCA, in accordance with the higher order thinking skills and the program for international student assessment- its formulation and the examples- which can be used by teachers and students that will greatly help teachers in the field.
Keywords: literacy reasoning questions, minimum competency assesmen, national exams, perception, need analysis
