Banda Aceh \u2014 Minister of Basic and Secondary Education Abdul Mu\u2019ti\nstated that the 2026 Academic Capability Test (TKA) for primary and\nsecondary school levels aims to measure students\u2019 literacy and numeracy\ncompetencies.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoth levels will be examined in Indonesian Language and Mathematics\nto assess literacy and numeracy levels,\u201d he said whilst reviewing\npreparations for the 2026 TKA at UPTD SMP Negeri 2 Peudada in Bireuen\nDistrict, Aceh Province, on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
He explained that the visit to UPTD SMPN 2 Peudada was to ensure TKA\npreparations proceed smoothly.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe certainly encourage students to undertake this TKA with honesty\nand enthusiasm,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He stated that TKA results will serve as one assessment criterion in\nthe 2026 New Student Admission System (SPMB) merit track.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope for full support from regional governments and all education\nstakeholders in Bireuen District to ensure the TKA implementation runs\nsmoothly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Mathematics teacher at UPTD SMPN 2 Peudada Dewi Nofita\nsaid that the use of Digital Interactive Boards (PID) has greatly\nassisted her and students in preparing for the TKA.<\/p>\n
According to her, this media encourages teachers to create questions\nwith creative visuals and prevents students from becoming bored when\nworking on questions or deepening their understanding of material.<\/p>\n
For TKA preparation, students have been engaging in material review\nsince the beginning of the second semester.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe provide 10 hours of study time per week for each of these two\nsubjects in rotation. Preparations are going very well and we hope our\nstudents achieve the best results,\u201d said Dewi.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/academic-capability-test-2026-to-measure-literacy-and-numeracy-skills-1773150817", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }