The analysis of how physics teachers comprehend the authentic assessment at senior high schools

Abstract

Abstract This research aims to find out the level of physics teachers’ understanding of authentic assessment. The research method used was descriptive analysis with a quantitative approach. The population in this research were 56 physics teachers at the State Senior High Schools in Banda Aceh. Thirty (30) physics teachers were selected as the sample in which two teachers were representing each school. This study used the questionnaire as the research instrument in which the reliability was 0.9 and documentation. The research data were analyzed using descriptive statistics technique. The results of the research showed that the understanding level of physics teachers on authentic assessment was; planning 74% (understanding), implementation 79% (understanding), analysis and reporting 70% (understanding), attitude assessment techniques and instruments 71% (understanding), knowledge assessment techniques and instruments 78% (understanding), and skills assessment techniques and instruments 77% (understanding).