Student Perspectives in Implementing the Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM) in Chemistry Subjects

Abstract

Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM) is the standard for assessing student competency through mastery of reading literacy and numeracy. AKM aims to measure the fundamental competencies needed by students to be able to develop their own capacity and participate positively in society and is one part of the government's target to prepare students to face the 21st century, namely students who have Critical thinking skills, Creativity, Communication skills, and Collaboratively. The aim of the research was to determine the perspective of class X students studying chemistry subjects at SMA Negeri x Kepahiang in implementing AKM on chemistry subjects. This research was conducted to improve the quality of learning and teacher assessment of students in chemistry learning. The method used is case study research with a qualitative descriptive approach. Students are asked to fill out a questionnaire, then continue with an interview. Interview with 10 students via Google meet. The interview results were analyzed separately for each question and content analysis was carried out to examine the data in more detail. AKM results provide space for teachers and students to carry out a more efficient teaching and learning process thereby increasing students' understanding of the chemical material provided.