Journal of Language Testing and Assessment
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Language Testing and Assessment (JLTA)

An Analysis on The Quality of Reading Materials Using Textbook at The Ninth Grade Of Junior High School

A. Mudrikatul Adawiyah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Indonesia)
Hasnawati Latief (Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Indonesia)
Sitti Maryam Hamid (Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Textbooks play a pivotal role in supporting English language learning; therefore, evaluating their quality is essential to ensure alignment with current curriculum standards. This study examines the ninth-grade English textbook Think Globally, Act Locally, published by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, to assess its content and language quality based on the National Education Standards Agency (BSNP) criteria. Employing a qualitative descriptive design with document analysis, the study identifies the textbook's strengths, including its contextualized learning materials, extensive reading activities, and engaging visual presentation. The findings reveal that the textbook achieves a content suitability score of 78.12% and a language feasibility score of 75%, indicating that it generally meets BSNP standards. This study contributes empirical evidence on the quality of government-issued English textbooks and provides valuable insights for teachers, curriculum developers, and policymakers in selecting and improving instructional materials.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jlta

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

JLTA publishes academic articles that recognize successful engaged learning depends on effective partnerships between students, faculty, community agencies, administrators, disciplines, and more. The journal invites submission of 1) Research that emanates from or informs campus-community ...