Prototype Model Authentic Assessment for Indonesian Language Subject in Junior High School

Abstract

. This study aimsat producing a prototype authenticassessment model in the aspect of skills in grade VIII of Junior High School. This study is divided into 3 steps: 1) find out the assessment conditions at school; 2) knowing the teacher's need for authentic assessment models; and 3) Development of authentic prototype assessment models. This research method is through a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and document analysis. Data analysis was carried out through triangulation of research data. The data obtained are observations, interviews, and analysis of documents presented complementary. The results of the study show that the conditions of assessment in schools are not paying attention to the principles of assessment. Starting from injustice, lack of transparency, assessment instruments that are poorly understood by students, availability of application time, to complex application assessment systems. Various problems, the teacher stated that it was needed an authentic assessment model that was easier to understand, simple, provide concrete and clear examples. With hope, the authentic assessment model of development results can accommodate the expectations of the teachers.