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Indonesia 2026 Academic Ability Test implementation

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The Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) announced the schedule and protocols for the 2026 Academic Ability Test (TKA) for high school and vocational students. The assessment was designed to use an Item Response Theory (IRT) scoring scale of 200–800 to more accurately measure academic competence. To ensure safety, the ministry established flexibility and makeup sessions for students in disaster-affected areas, such as those facing forest and land fires. ~~Following the announcement, the~~ The TKA was launched nationwide, with over 1.4 million vocational students ~~participating. The assessment follows a model similar to~~ participating in the ~~OECD’s Programme~~ first wave. During the second wave, which began in early November, approximately 1.33 million students participated in the Indonesian language subject assessment. Deputy Minister Atip Latipulhayat emphasized the need for ~~International Student Assessment (PISA), focusing on higher-order thinking skills rather than rote memorization.~~ rapid coordination between central and local governments to address technical issues and maintain integrity, particularly in island regions like the Riau Islands where connectivity challenges exist. Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu’ti stated the exam is intended to reflect educational quality and provide feedback to schools to improve teaching methods, rather than to create student pressure. Following the launch, the ministry began investigating several individuals suspected of violating regulations during the testing period. Inspector General Faisal Syahrul stated that the ministry has identified several names linked to public reports of misconduct, though no final determinations of guilt have been made. To maintain integrity, the ministry implemented strict rules prohibiting the use of mobile phones, the recording or photographing of exam materials, and live streaming on social media to prevent the unauthorized distribution of content. As the first wave of the TKA concluded with approximately 1.6 million students, the ministry intensified its investigation into cheating allegations. regulations. Inspector General Faisal Syahrul confirmed that in-depth examinations are underway ~~to verify evidence~~ regarding ~~suspected individuals. Reports~~ reports of ~~misconduct include~~ misconduct, including the alleged use of artificial intelligence (AI) and live streaming on platforms such as ~~YouTube~~ YouTube. Legislator Ledia Hanifa Amaliah of Commission X has also called for a thorough evaluation of these alleged cheating incidents to ~~share exam content.~~ ensure the TKA serves its purpose of reflecting teaching quality rather than becoming a target for manipulation.

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