JAKARTA - Starting November 2025, the education evaluation system in Indonesia will experience significant changes with the introduction of the Academic Ability Test (TKA) as a substitute for the National Examination (UN). This step was taken by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) to create a more objective and comprehensive assessment method for students' academic abilities.
TKA is an assessment designed to measure student academic abilities as a whole, covering various aspects, such as understanding concepts, critical thinking skills, and applying knowledge in a real context. Unlike UN which emphasizes more about material memorization, foreign workers focus on high-level thinking skills or Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS).
The implementation of foreign workers will be carried out in stages
- November 2025: Starting for the SMA/SMK level
- Year 2026: Implemented for elementary and junior high school levels With this schedule, schools and students have time to prepare themselves for a new assessment system.
Aspects
National Examination
(UN)
Academic Ability Test (TKA)
Destination
Assessing the mastery of matter through memorization
Measuring critical and analytic thinking skills
Assessment Method
Focus on memorizing theory
Focus on HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)
Result Usage
As a graduation standard
As a selection indicator to the next level of education
Type Of Problem
Regarding multiple choice based memorization
On the basis of understanding concepts and applications
Foreign workers will cover various subjects that are adapted to student education. Although the official list of subjects has not been announced, it is expected to cover
- Indonesian: Measuring the ability to understand and analyze text
- Math: Measuring problem solving and numerical logic capabilities
- Natural Sciences (IPA): Measuring the understanding of scientific concepts and their application
- Social Sciences (IPS): Measuring understanding of social and historical dynamics.
Facing foreign workers requires a different learning strategy compared to UN. Here are some tips to prepare yourself
1. Focus on Concept Understanding: Transfer the focus from memorization to deep understanding of matter
2. Training on HOTS: Do problems that challenge critical and analytic thinking skills
3. Use Interactive Learning Sources: Take advantage of online learning platforms that provide interactive materials and HOTS-based training
4. Time Management: Train the ability to manage time when working on a problem to increase efficiency
5. Group Discussion: Discussing with friends can help deepen understanding and see various points of view
The change from UN to TKA marks a step forward in the Indonesian education system, focusing on developing students' critical and analytic thinking skills. With proper preparation and effective learning strategies, students can face foreign workers with confidence and success.
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