Innovation of PISA Standard Reading Competency Assessment Instrument in Arabic Textbooks

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate PISA standardized instruments used to assess reading ability as well as to innovate Arabic textbooks for grade VIII published by the Ministry of Religious Affairs in 2020. The method used was literature research, with primary data sources from Arabic textbooks and secondary data sources from relevant books and journals. Data analysis was carried out through content analysis and descriptive analysis, with the process of data collection, filtering, and selection, as well as qualitative interpretation of data. The results showed that although the assessment instruments in the Arabic textbook for class VIII in 2020 covered aspects of PISA, most of the instruments were at low levels, such as three instruments at level 1b, two instruments at level 2, three instruments at level 3, and one instrument at level 4. Based on the results of the analysis, instrument innovation was carried out with PISA standards at levels 4-6, consisting of five level 4 instruments, five level 5 instruments, and one level 6 instrument. These innovations included analysis and interpretation, critical evaluation and reflection, and high-level analysis and synthesis. The innovation of this test instrument was briefly described to facilitate its comprehension and use in assessing Arabic reading competence.

Keywords

• arabic assessment