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        "id": 1592315,
        "msgid": "update-on-the-grade-6-tka-simulation-march-2026-98-of-schools-ready-for-online-delivery-1772776805",
        "date": "2026-03-06 11:47:00",
        "title": "Update on the Grade 6 TKA Simulation March 2026: 98% of Schools Ready for Online Delivery",
        "author": "indrastuti",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Grade 6 TKA simulation for March 2026 is underway, with 98.26% of 172,274 schools opting to run the test online. The exercise aims to acclimate pupils to the new assessment format ahead of the SMP admissions cycle, and its results will be a key factor in merit-based selections. The move underscores rapid digitalisation of schooling, boosting confidence in internet connectivity and access to devices nationwide.",
        "content": "<p>The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) is\nconducting the Grade 6 TKA (Tes Kemampuan Akademik) 2026 simulation,\nscheduled to run from 2 to 8 March 2026. This phase is crucial for Year\n6 students to adapt to the new assessment format that will be used in\nlater education-level transitions.<\/p>\n<p>As of Friday 6 March 2026, data from the Education Assessment Centre\nshow that the majority of schools across Indonesia are ready to\nadminister the TKA independently. Of 172,274 educational units, 169,279\nschools or about 98.26 percent have chosen online delivery.<\/p>\n<p>This step marks a significant advancement in the digitalisation of\neducation, with regional schools now more confident in internet\nconnection stability and the availability of computers for pupils.<\/p>\n<p>For parents and school authorities, here is the official timeline for\nthe 2026 Grade 6 TKA series:<\/p>\n<p>Although the government has stressed that the TKA is not the sole\ndeterminant of graduation, the results of this test carry high strategic\nvalue. Based on the Circular on the New Student Admission System (SPMB)\n2026\/2027, the TKA score will be one of the primary bases in the\nacademic-merit pathway for entry into junior high school (SMP).<\/p>\n<p>The material to be tested in this simulation includes:<\/p>\n<p>With thorough preparation during this simulation period, it is hoped\nthat technical difficulties can be minimised so that students can focus\nfully on mastering the material for the main examination in April.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/update-on-the-grade-6-tka-simulation-march-2026-98-of-schools-ready-for-online-delivery-1772776805",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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