Evaluation of the End-of-Semester Multiple-Choice Exam in the Subject of Islamic Religious Education at Al-Muayyad High School Surakarta

Abstract

Educational evaluation is a process carried out to assess the success of an educational program in terms of the objectives, methods and results achieved. The purpose of educational evaluation is to improve the quality of education and provide useful feedback for educational decision makers. This research aims to study the effectiveness of multiple choice final semester exams in Islamic religious education subjects at Al Muayyad High School Surakarta. Research methods include observation, interviews, and data analysis. Data collection was carried out through direct observation of exams, interviews with subject teachers, and analysis of exam results. Research shows that the final semester exam in the form of a multiple choice exam on the subject "Islamic Religious Education" at SMA Al Muayyad Surakarta has high reliability. Apart from that, this type of exam is considered effective in measuring student achievement because it includes various questions and measures of understanding concepts and the application of religious values. This research makes a positive contribution to understanding the effectiveness of multiple choice final semester exams in the context of Islamic religious education subjects. Recommendations are given to improve the quality of the question bank, utilize technology in question development, and involve teachers and students in the assessment process to increase the equity and quality of academic assessment.