The Evaluation of a Digital Media-Based Practice Test for Fifth-Grade Primary School AKM Preparation

Asesmen Kompetensi Minimum (AKM) is an important tool to test students’ literacy and numeracy skills as a basis for 21st-century competencies. In preparation for AKM, digital media can be a supporting tool to provide interactive assessment and direct feedback. This study aims to evaluate the quality and implementation of the digital media-based AKM preparation test for fifth-grade primary school students. Using an exploratory sequential mixed-methods design, 40 students from public elementary schools in East Jakarta were selected based on the availability of school facilities that support digital media. The instrument consisted of 30 multiple-choice items used for AKM preparation. The results indicated that the average student score was 54.57, with 28 out of 40 students (70.7%) scoring below this average. Interview results revealed gaps caused by curriculum inconsistencies and technical constraints during testing. Empirical analysis showed that 9 of the 30 items met validity requirements, while qualitative findings attributed the low validity to system fluctuations (lags and "force closes") that resulted in high cognitive demands. Furthermore, 50% of the items were categorized as "difficult." Based on student performance data and interview results, the study concluded that while digital media usage can increase student engagement and support administrative efficiency, the platform still requires item format optimization and interface stability. This study was limited by its small sample size (N=40). Future research is recommended to involve larger samples with more diverse characteristics to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of digital media use.