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Integrating Bloom's Taxonomy into the Design of Final English Tests for Eighth Graders Ratnasari, Luky Dwi; Syafi'ul Anam; Ali Mustofa
E-Link Journal Vol 12 No 01 (2025): E-Link Journal
Publisher : Universitas Islam Lamongan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30736/ej.v12i01.1216

Abstract

Testing is essential in education because it helps teachers measure how much students have learned. Teachers typically use multiple-choice and essay questions for this purpose. This research examined what types of thinking skills English teachers focus on when creating final exams for eighth-grade students, using Bloom's educational framework as a guide. The study also looked at the difficulties teachers encounter while developing these tests. The researchers used interviews and systematic observation methods to gather information. They analyzed a 50-question test that included 45 multiple-choice items and 5 essay questions. The results revealed that the test mainly assessed three types of thinking: memorizing information, comprehending concepts, and analyzing material, with comprehension questions being the most common. Teachers identified two main challenges: limited time for test development and difficulty categorizing questions according to Bloom’s taxonomy. To address these issues, they suggested scheduling test creation during holidays and offering clearer institutional guidelines. They also recommended enhancing teachers’ understanding of Bloom’s taxonomy to improve test design. This study contributes to English language assessment by revealing a strong focus on lower-order thinking skills. It highlights the need for professional development and institutional support to help teachers design more balanced assessments that include higher-order thinking skills. Such improvements can lead to more effective language assessment practices aligned with broader educational goals.
Co-Authors - Suryani Achmad Fergiawan Listanto Aditya firmansyah Agita Nurul Arofah Agus Wiranto Ahmad Munir Aisyah, Miranda Ajeng Septianti Alya Mufti Tanfirotun Khusna Amaliya, Ilma Andreas Zulfikar Annisa Audila Rahmawati Anthonio Moza Arifah Nur Isnaini Arifal Paslah Arini Aula Aimatun Nisa Arini Haqiqota Hayati Arum Sukma Sari Azizah, Nurul Latifatul Balya Jayanda Daniel Bima Anggara Putra Cucu Rokayah Devi Novitasari Dewi Ayu Purnamasari Elisa Novitasari Endah Purnomowati Eqtada Binnabil Mustofa Fajar Nuriman Haris Nur Prasetyo Hilda Fatah Asih Amrillah Him’mawan Adi Nugroho Iqbal Hilal Ivan Rizky Pratama Jalu Wintang Widodo Jayanti, Lukitaning Nur Kahfie Nazaruddin Karomani Karomani Khoirul Mukti Leny Gustina Yunregiarsih LIDIYA RACHMAWATI Linda Desi Yana Lukman Mahdi Maghfiro, Afifatul Mamluatul Muarifah Misbahul Baihaqi Mohamad Rafiqul Amin Muchammad Nizar Muhammad Abdurrazaq Muhammad Alif Humam Muhammad Saefullah Mulyanto Widodo Munaris . Na'imata, Shobihatul Munawaroh Nafal Ramadhan Ni Nyoman Wetty Suliani Nisa' Fiamanillah Nurlaksana Eko Rusminto Patar Albert Marpaung Pratiwi Retnaningdyah Putra Ardiyansyah Koeswara Rachmat Panca Putera Ratnasari, Luky Dwi Reni Adha Ningrum Ria Anggraeni Rizki Ramadhan Roeslan Djulatov Rose Agustina Shofa Taufiqika Siti Fitriana Siti Samhati SLAMET SETIAWAN Sulaiman Sulaiman Syafi'ul Anam Syafi’ul Anam Taufiqur Rochman Wini Tarmini Wiwiet Eva Savitri Yesi Wariesta Yesie Lia Dirwanti Yesri Imawati Saefatu Yolanda Priyandani Yuli Supriani Yuspa Fitri Meza Zahrotul Muzdalifah Zainul Aminin