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Designing an Authentic Assessment-Based Non-Test Evaluation Model for Assessing Cognitive and Social Growth of Children with Special Needs Muhammad Takwin Machmud; Nurhudayah Manjani; Anugrah Setiawan; Nurul Mukhlisa; Zulfitrah Zulfitrah; Omthajit Pansri; Fadjaryah Afifah; Jenneri Arbinto Toraja Sitepu
PAEDAGOGIA Vol 29, No 1 (2026): PAEDAGOGIA Jilid 29 No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/paedagogia.v29i1.109764

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Children with special needs face unique challenges in learning and assessment, and traditional test-based methods often fail to capture their full cognitive and social abilities. This research aims to design and validate a non-test evaluation model based on authentic assessment principles to measure the cognitive and social development of children with special needs. Using a Research and Development (R&D) approach guided by Richey and Klein’s model, the study proceeded through three phases: model development, expert validation, and implementation. Data were collected through expert validation sheets and perception questionnaires involving teachers, therapists, and parents, analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The validation results showed that the developed model achieved a “very valid” category across all indicators, demonstrating strong theoretical grounding, practical relevance, and contextual suitability. Respondent perceptions were predominantly positive, with 80% agreeing on the model’s clarity, usefulness, and applicability in inclusive educational settings. The model effectively integrates real-life contexts and interdisciplinary collaboration, providing a holistic framework for assessing both cognitive and social growth. In conclusion, this authentic, non-test-based model offers a practical and inclusive alternative for evaluating children with special needs, bridging the gap between assessment theory and classroom practice.
Making Mathematics Assessment Joyful: Primary School Teachers’ Practices and Perceptions Nurhudayah Manjani; Muhammad Takwin Machmud; Syahrial Syahrial
PUSAKA: Journal of Educational Review Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Intelligent Technologies and Innovative Approaches in Contemporary Education
Publisher : S&Co Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56773/pjer.v4i1.118

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Joyful learning has received increasing attention in mathematics education, yet its application to assessment remains less clearly understood, particularly in primary school classrooms. This study examined how primary school teachers conceptualize and enact joyful mathematics assessment and how assessment evidence is subsequently used to support learning. A qualitative multiple-case design was employed with eight primary school mathematics teachers in Medan and surrounding areas. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and assessment artefacts, and were analysed thematically. The findings revealed three interconnected patterns. First, teachers held varied conceptions of joyful assessment, ranging from students’ enjoyment and willingness to participate to meaningful mathematical activity. Second, these conceptions were enacted through diverse digital and non-digital assessment practices, with differences in the type of participation afforded to students. Third, teachers varied in their use of assessment evidence, from recording scores and providing correct answers to interpreting errors, facilitating discussion, and informing subsequent learning. The study suggests that joyful mathematics assessment should not be equated with entertaining activities alone; its pedagogical value depends on connecting positive participation with meaningful mathematical engagement and responsive use of assessment evidence.