Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Nusantara Mathematics Teacher Organisation\n(OPustaka Pendidikan Guru Matematika Nusantara - OPGMN) has stated that\nthe results of the High School Academic Ability Test (TKA) provide a\nclearer picture of the need for improvements in classroom learning\nmethods to move beyond mere rote memorisation of material.<\/p>\n
The General Chair of OPGMN, Moch. Fatkoer Rohman, in a written\nstatement in Jakarta on Monday, emphasised that the TKA results should\nbe understood as a reflection of current educational standards. \u201cThe low\nachievement levels, particularly in mathematics, indicate that learning\nmethods need urgent improvement,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to him, the TKA data now provides schools with a mirror to\nview student abilities more objectively. \u201cFrom this, schools can\nidentify which subjects are strong and which are lagging, while\nsimultaneously evaluating whether current learning methods truly help\nstudents understand concepts or merely chase memorisation,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n
Fatkoer assessed that low mathematics achievement suggests that\nlearning patterns in many schools have yet to engage students\u2019\nhigher-order thinking skills. \u201cMuch of the teaching still consists only\nof formulas and repetitive practice problems. Consequently, children\nbecome accustomed to memorising shortcuts without truly grasping the\nunderlying concepts,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
He further stated that the TKA results allow for a more serious\nidentification of subjects requiring attention, assisting teachers in\nconducting objective, data-driven evaluations.<\/p>\n
At SMAN 1 Surabaya, he continued, TKA results are not treated merely\nas numerical reports but serve as the basis for developing improvement\nmeasures. These include establishing learning clinics for students\nrequiring additional support, evaluating teaching methods, and providing\nteacher training to strengthen interactive learning approaches.<\/p>\n
He also noted that collaboration among teachers is being strengthened\nto ensure that evaluations are not conducted in isolation within each\nclassroom, but rather become a collective movement for improvement at\nthe school level. Additionally, he added that TKA results are shared\nwith parents to provide a clearer view of their children\u2019s academic\nprogress, which in turn increases parental involvement in supporting the\nstudent learning process.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/opgmn-high-school-academic-ability-test-results-signal-learning-must-move-beyond-rote-memorisation-1780908190", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }