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Quality of Scholastic Tests in the New Student Admission Selection (SPMB) at Universitas Negeri Surabaya in the 2023 Academic Year Rijanto, Tri; Sulistyo, Edy; Joko; Rusimamto, Puput Wanarti
Journal of Scientific Research, Education, and Technology (JSRET) Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Vol. 5 No. 2 2026
Publisher : Kirana Publisher (KNPub)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58526/jsret.v5i2.984

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Scholastic tests play a critical role in university admission systems, serving as gatekeeping mechanisms that influence both institutional quality and educational equity. Despite their widespread use, empirical evaluations of institutional admission test quality remain limited, particularly in developing country contexts. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the psychometric quality of the Scholastic Potential and Basic Ability Test (SPMB) administered at Universitas Negeri Surabaya during the 2023 academic year, examining reliability, item difficulty, discrimination indices, and distractor effectiveness. A quantitative descriptive research design using ex-post facto analysis was employed. The study analyzed test response data from 270 candidates who completed the 45-item SPMB, consisting of three subtests: Verbal Ability (15 items), Numerical and Reasoning Ability (15 items), and Figural Comprehension Ability (15 items). Data analysis utilized Classical Test Theory frameworks, calculating Kuder-Richardson Formula 20 (KR-20) reliability coefficients, item difficulty indices (p-values), point-biserial discrimination coefficients (rpbis), upper-lower 27% discrimination indices (D), and distractor effectiveness metrics using SPSS 26.0 and ITEMAN 4.3 software. The total test demonstrated good internal consistency reliability (KR-20 = 0.84) with a mean score of 25.84 (SD = 6.78, 57.42% of maximum). Approximately 62% of items exhibited optimal moderate difficulty (0.40 ≤ p < 0.80), and 73% demonstrated good-to-excellent discrimination (rpbis ≥ 0.30). However, three items showed poor discrimination (rpbis < 0.20), 22 distractors were non-functional (16.30%), and six distractors exhibited problematic positive discrimination (4.44%). Subtest reliabilities ranged from 0.70 to 0.75, classified as acceptable. The SPMB demonstrated generally satisfactory psychometric quality but requires targeted improvements through systematic item revision, enhanced item writer training, and continuous quality monitoring. Findings provide actionable guidance for evidence-based test refinement and contribute empirical evidence to admission testing literature in Southeast Asian higher education contexts.
Pengaruh Kemampuan Inisiatif, Kemampuan Berwirausaha, Dan Manajemen Diri Terhadap Kesiapan Kerja Siswa TKR SMK Haryanto, Haryanto; Warju, Warju; Soeryanto, Soeryanto; Agung, Achmad Imam; Rusimamto, Puput Wanarti
Educatio Vol 21 No 1 (2026): Educatio: Jurnal Ilmu Kependidikan
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/edc.v21i1.34357

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This study was conducted to analyze the effects of initiative ability, entrepreneurial ability, and self-management on the work readiness of twelfth-grade TKR vocational high school students in Lamongan Regency. The study employed a quantitative approach with a causal-comparative design. The sample consisted of 152 students, while 34 students were involved in the instrument pilot-testing stage. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire and subsequently analyzed using multiple linear regression in SPSS 31. The results showed that all three variables had a positive and significant effect on work readiness, both partially and simultaneously, indicating that vocational learning needs to systematically strengthen students’ personal competencies.
Co-Authors Achmad Imam Agung Achmad, Fendi Agil Saputro, Muammad Rekhan Agus Budi Santosa Agus Wiyono Al-wahid, Nur Moh. Alif alif wibowo ANWAR IBRAHIM, ANWAR Ardiansah, Fiki Arin, Rossa Marita Putri Arjuna Hening Arya Wicaksana Arrifai, Muhamad Yusuf Ashari, Saskiyah Firda Asto, I Gusti Putu Buditjahjanto, I Gusto Putu Asto Cahya, Firmandika Dwi Candratasari, Dian Fitri Damayanti, Erlina Dewangkara, Putra Priangga Djanuarfianti, Fadila Amelia Dwilaksono, Syihan Endryansyah . . Fairuz, Rafi Fajar, Ramadhan Farid Baskoro Febiyanti, Nur Firdaus, Robby Falahudin Fitriasari, Febi Fransisca, Yulia Goenawan, Christian Ardi Candra Haq, Ahmad Amarudin Hardiyanto, Resqi Harsono, Fariz Putra Haryanto Haryanto Hidayad, Arrori Ashar I Gusti Putu Asto B. I Gusti Putu Asto Buditjahjanto Jarweni, Berliana Nadiya Jasmin, Euvannisa Joko Joko Joko Kusumo, Angger Setyo Lestari, Dinda Wahyu Lilik Anifah Maarif, Muhammad Rizky Mahani, Sollia Maniar, Tiara MARIA BINTANG Maryanti, Alfia Rizkina Maulana, Rizky Septian Meini Sondang Sumbawati Muchlas Samani Muhammad Nurul Huda Muhammad Syariffuddien Zuhrie, Muhammad Syariffuddien Munoto Munoto Nafisah, Dzurrotun Ningrum, L Endah Cahya Ningrum, Pristika Nugraha, Rendi Saputra Nugroho, Johan Wahyu Nur Fadhilah, Annisa Ayu Nur Kholis Nurhayati Nurhayati Nursofi, Rofif Parama Diptya Widayaka Permata Dewata, Aqsal Renaldi Pramudito, Aditya Pratama, David Pratama Priyoga, Fransisca Cicik Priyono, Eka Aditya Putri, Alda Apriliani Eka Putri, Widia Faradila Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rahmansyah, Mochammad Albar Ramadlani, M. Iqbal Ratna Suhartini Resmi, Putri Prayogi Cita Rina Harimurti Rohmad, Muhammad Azmi Hanif RR. Ella Evrita Hestiandari Rusjayana, Ryan Fauzano Safitri, Rahardian Daniar Sahertian, Mochammad Hendra Sapiro, Amanda Elena Sari Edi Cahyaningrum Sari, Ratih Eka Widya Setyono, Mohammad Iyo Agus SOERYANTO Soeryanto Soeryanto Subuh Isnur Haryudo SULISTIYO, EDY Sulistyo, Edy Syah, Rico Firman Tri Rijanto Tsaqib, Ahmad Faishal Unit Three Kartini WAHONO, AGUNG Wardana, Fito Arya WARJU WARJU Widiyarto, Yoga Perdana Wiwik Handayani WRAHATNOLO, TRI Yusuf, M. Yusuf Isbakhtiar Zuhrie, M. Syariffudien Zuhrie, Muhamad Syariffuddien Zuhrie, Muhammad Syarieffuddien Zulfah, Nely Lailatuz