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School Literacy Culture Cultivates Reading Interest in Primary Students: Budaya Literasi Sekolah Menumbuhkan Minat Membaca pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar Rizka Marela Nasir; Ahmad Nurefendi Fradana
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.12069

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General Background: Low reading engagement among primary school learners remains a persistent educational concern, as reading underpins academic success and lifelong learning. Specific Background: Literacy culture in schools extends beyond basic reading and writing to include accessing, interpreting, and producing information, supported by structured activities such as classroom reading corners and routine reading sessions. Knowledge Gap: Despite widespread literacy initiatives, there is limited phenomenological evidence describing how school-based literacy culture is experienced by stakeholders and how it relates to students’ reading interest. Aims: This study aimed to describe the implementation of literacy culture in fostering reading interest among primary school students. Results: Using a qualitative phenomenological approach involving principals, teachers, and third-grade students, findings indicate that literacy culture manifests through three stages—habituation, development, and learning—supported by daily shared reading activities lasting approximately 10–15 minutes and the provision of attractive reading corners and relevant books. These practices were associated with observable enthusiasm, routine reading behavior, and increased participation in literacy activities. Novelty: The study offers an experiential account of literacy culture implementation within a classroom context, highlighting the integration of environmental design, habitual practice, and instructional support. Implications: Establishing consistent literacy routines and accessible reading environments may support sustained student engagement with texts and contribute to broader educational quality improvement in primary schools. Highlights: Structured stages of literacy practice shape sustained student reading habits. Daily shared reading sessions generate observable enthusiasm toward texts. Accessible classroom book spaces encourage voluntary engagement with printed materials. Keywords: Literacy Culture; Reading Interest; Primary Education; Reading Corner; Phenomenological Study
Multiple Choice Item Analysis in Indonesian Language Under Merdeka Curriculum: Analisis Soal Pilihan Ganda dalam Bahasa Indonesia Berdasarkan Kurikulum Merdeka Nafiatuz Zukhruffah; Ahmad Nurefendi Fradana
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.12130

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General Background: Rapid developments in science and technology require continuous innovation in Indonesia’s education system, including the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum, which emphasizes flexible learning and competency-based assessment. Specific Background: In elementary education, multiple-choice tests in Indonesian language subjects play a crucial role in evaluating students’ comprehension, communication skills, and language structure mastery. Knowledge Gap: However, the quality of test items often varies, and systematic qualitative analysis of item characteristics aligned with the Merdeka Curriculum remains limited. Aims: This study aims to analyze the characteristics and quality of Indonesian language multiple-choice items for fifth-grade elementary students within the Merdeka Curriculum framework. Results: Using a qualitative phenomenological approach through questionnaires and teacher interviews, the findings indicate that most items generally function adequately but require minor revisions to improve validity, reliability, difficulty balance, discrimination power, and distractor performance, while clearer language and alignment with learning objectives are essential. Novelty: The study provides a comprehensive qualitative examination integrating cognitive level analysis, construction, language clarity, and alignment with the Pancasila Student Profile within a real school context. Implications: The results suggest that careful item construction and systematic analysis can produce more representative assessment instruments that measure students’ competencies holistically and support curriculum goals. Highlights: Most questions were acceptable but needed refinement to meet measurement standards. Language clarity and alignment with learning objectives were critical issues identified. Cognitive level distribution indicated the need for more higher-order thinking tasks. Keywords:Merdeka Curriculum; Multiple Choice Test; Item Analysis; Indonesian Language Education; Elementary Assessment