THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT IN ENGLISH INSTRUCTION BASED ON CURRICULUM 2013 (A Case Study at the Tenth Grade ofSMA Tunas Bangsa, Aceh Barat Daya in the Academic Year of2014/2015).

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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT
IN ENGLISH INSTRUCTION BASED ON CURRICULUM 2013
(A Case Study at the Tenth Grade of SMA Tunas Bangsa, Aceh Barat Daya
in the Academic Year of 2014/2015)

THESIS

Submitted to Fulfill One of the Requirements for the Completion
of the English Education Department of Graduate Program of
Teacher Training and Education Faculty

FITRIANI
S891308016

ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
GRADUATE PROGRAM
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY
SURAKARTA
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APPROVAL

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT
IN ENGLISH INSTRUCTION BASED ON CURRICULUM 2013
(A Case Study at the Tenth Grade of SMATunas Bangsa, Aceh Barat Daya
in the Academic Year of 2014/2015)

By:
FITRIANI

S891308016

This Thesis has been approved by the Board of Consultants of English Department
of Graduate Program of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of
Sebelas Maret University on 18 March 2015

Consultant I

Consultant II

Prof. Dr. Sri Samiati Tarjana
NIP.19440602 1965112001

Dr. Hersulastuti, M. Hum
NIP.196504211987032002

Approved by
Head of English Department of Graduate Program of
Teacher Training and Education Faculty
Sebelas Maret University


Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd
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LEGITIMATION

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT
IN ENGLISH INSTRUCTION BASED ON CURRICULUM 2013
(A Case Study at the Tenth Grade of SMA Tunas Bangsa, Aceh Barat Daya
in the Academic Year of 2014/2015)

FITRIANI
S891308016


This Thesis has been examined by the board of the thesis examiners of
English Department of Graduate Program of Teacher Training and
Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University on 1 April 2015

Board of Examiners:

Signature

Chairman :

Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd

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Secretary :

Dra. Dewi Rochsantiningsing, M.Ed, Ph. D ________________

Members :


1. Prof. Dr. Sri SamiatiTarjana

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2. Dr. Hersulastuti, M. Hum

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Dean of Teacher Training and
Education Faculty of
Sebelas Maret University

Head of English Education
Department of Graduate Program of
Sebelas Maret University

Prof.Dr. M. Furqan Hidayatullah, M.Pd
Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd
NIP. 19600727 198702 1 001

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PRONOUNCEMENT

This is to certify that I myself write this thesis entitled “The Implementation
of Authentic Assessment in English Instruction based on Curriculum 2013 (A Case
Study at Tenth Grade of SMATunas Bangsa, Aceh Barat Daya in the Academic Year
of 2014/2015). It is not plagiarism or made by others. Anything related to other’s
work is written in quotation, the source of which is listed in the bibliography.
If then this pronouncement proves wrong, I am ready to accept any academic
punishment, including the withdrawal or cancellation of my academic degree.


Surakarta, March 2015

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ABSTRACT

Fitriani. 2015. S891308016. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTHENTIC
ASSESSMENT IN ENGLISH INSTRUCTION BASED ON CURRICULUM 2013.
A case study at the tenth grade of SMA Tunas Bangsa Aceh Barat Daya in the
academic year of 2014/2015. Thesis. Surakarta. English Education Department of
Graduate Program of Sebelas Maret University. Thesis Consultant I: Prof. Dr. Sri
Samiati Tarjana; Thesis Consultant II: Dr. Hersulastuti, M. Hum

This study aims at: (1) describing the implementation of authentic assessment
in English instruction based on curriculum 2013, (2) figuring out the difficulties in
implementing authentic assessment in English instruction based on curriculum 2013
and (3) yielding the solution used by the teacher to overcome the difficulties in
implementing authentic assessment in English instruction based on curriculum 2013.
This study applies a case study method which had been carried out at the
tenth grade of SMA Tunas Bangsa, Aceh Barat Daya in the academic year
2014/2015.The data were collected through interview, observation and
documentation and validated by using triangulation and member checking method.
The data were then analyzed by using the interactive model of Miles and
Hubberman.
The result of the study revealed that SMA Tunas Bangsa Aceh Barat Daya
utilized Permendikbud 81a Tahun 2013 as the primary guideline in implementing
authentic assessment in curriculum 2013. Particularly, the English teacher
administered oral monolog test as the performance assessment, descriptive written
test as the portfolio assessment, and assigned students to produce a tourism brochure
as the project assessment. However, the complex assessment procedure, managing
the classroom assessment activities and scoring the students’ tasks were the main
difficulties in enacting this assessments. To overcome the problems, the teacher
maintained annual communication with students concerning the assessment system,

organized the tasks orderly and adjusted the scoring instruments to the level of
students’ English proficiency and the school condition.
SMA Tunas Bangsa Aceh Barat Daya has been implementing the authentic
assessment as directed in curriculum 2013. However, the English teacher still
experienced some constraints during instructional activities so that the assessment
process did not run effectively. Therefore, the English teacher is expected to extend
her insight, creativity and dedication to improve the quality of the assessment. The
curriculum coordinator is recommended to increase the coordination between
teachers to create more effective assessment management.
Keywords: implementation, authentic assessment, curriculum 2013

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MOTTO


Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we
now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all
there ever will be to know and understand.
(Albert Einstein)

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DEDICATION

This thesis is dedicated to my husband, Mujiyono and my dearest son, Grahal
Ageng Ibrahim. I give my deepest expression of love and appreciation for the
encouragement that you gave and the sacrifices you made during my study at this
graduate program. Thank you for the support and company during the hardest days

and late nights of typing. The deepest gratitude also to my parents Kusnu and
Saminem and my parents in law Ginarto and Rubini for the pray, love and the
support that without them I would not be able to finish my thesis. Special thank to
my best friends (Iin, Puput, Dian) and all of my friends that I cannot mention one by
one.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The most gratitude belongs to Allah SWT, the King of the human being and
the Owner of my soul, for the hearing of my prayers, for the blessing and the
gracefull gift in my life. In conducting this research, I got many contributions,
assistances, suggestion and comments from many parties. Therefore, my sincere
gratitude is dedicated to:
1. The Director of Graduate School of Sebelas Maret University.
2. The Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret
University.
3. The Head of Graduate Program of English Education Department of Teacher
Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University.
4. Prof. Dr. Sri Samiati Tarjana, my first consultant
5. Dr. Hersulastuti, M.Hum, my second consultant for the time, patience, advise,
assisstance and motivation.
6.

The Headmaster, the Curriculum Coordinator, and the English teacher of SMA
Tunas Bangsa Aceh Barat Daya who have permitted me to conduct my study.
In the hope to improve this thesis, all supporting suggestion and criticism are

openly welcome to my email at fitriemje@gmail.com. Finally, I do hope that this
thesis will be able to contribute useful ideas to improve the English teaching learning
process.
Surakarta, March 2015
The writer

Fitriani
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER ................................................................................................................

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APPROVAL ........................................................................................................

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LEGITIMATION ...............................................................................................

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PRONOUNCEMENT .........................................................................................

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ABSTRACT .........................................................................................................

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MOTTO ...............................................................................................................

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DEDICATION.....................................................................................................

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT ....................................................................................

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................

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LIST OF TABLES ..............................................................................................

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LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................

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LIST OF APPENDICES ....................................................................................

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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION .......................................................................

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A. Background of the Study ...........................................................................

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B. Problems of the Study ...............................................................................

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C. Objectives of the Study .............................................................................

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D. Limitation of the Study .............................................................................

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E. Significance of the Study ..........................................................................

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1. For the English Teachers.....................................................................

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2. For the Curricullum Coordinator ........................................................

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3. For Further Researchers ......................................................................

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CHAPTER II THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK ..........................................

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A. Curriculum 2013 .......................................................................................

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B. The Concept of Assessment in Curriculum 2013 .....................................

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1. Mechanism of Assessment .................................................................

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2. Procedure of Assessment ..................................................................

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3. Score Processing ...............................................................................
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b. Knowledge Assessment .................................................................

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c. Skill Assessment............................................................................

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C. Authentic Assessment ..............................................................................

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1. The Meaning of Authentic Assessment ............................................

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2. Types of Authentic Assessment ........................................................

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a. Performance Assessment ...............................................................

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b. Portfolio Assessment .....................................................................

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c. Project Assessment ........................................................................

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D. Designing Authentic Assessment for English Language Instruction ........

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E. The Technique of Scoring Authentic Assessment ...................................

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1. Rubrics ...............................................................................................

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2. Rating Scales .....................................................................................

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3. Checklist.............................................................................................

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E. The Benefits of Using Authentic Assessment ...........................................

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1. Authentic Assessments are Direct Measures .....................................

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2. Authentic Assessments Capture Constructive Nature of Learning ....

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3. Authentic Assessments Integrate Teaching, Learning and Assessment 33
4. Authentic Assessments Provide Multiple Paths to Demonstration ....

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F. The Difficulties in Implementing Authentic Assessment .........................

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1. Purpose ...............................................................................................

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2. Fairness ..............................................................................................

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3. Grading...............................................................................................

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G. Assessing Speaking and Writing by Using Authentic Assessment ..........

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1. Authentic Assessment of Speaking ...................................................

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2. Authentic Assesment of Writing ........................................................

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H. Review of Related Research .....................................................................

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CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD…………………….........................

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A. Research Setting ........................................................................................

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1. SMA Tunas Bangsa ............................................................................

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2. Time Setting of the Study ...................................................................

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B. Case Study .................................................................................................
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1. Event ...................................................................................................

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2. Informants ...........................................................................................

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3. Document ...........................................................................................

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D. Technique of Collecting Data ..................................................................

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1. Interview .............................................................................................

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2. Classroom observation ........................................................................

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3. Documentation ...................................................................................

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E. Trustworthiness .........................................................................................

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1. Triangulation ......................................................................................

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2. Member checking ...............................................................................

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F. Technique of Data Analysis .....................................................................

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1. Data reduction .....................................................................................

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2. Data display ........................................................................................

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3. Drawing conclussion and verification ................................................

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CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION .......................

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A. Research Findings .....................................................................................

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1. The Implementation of Authentic Assessment Based on Curriculum
2013…. ................................................................................................

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a. The Documents of Authentic Assessment in Curriculum 2013 ....

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1. Permendikbud No 81a Tahun 2013 .........................................

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2. Syllabus ...................................................................................

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3. Lesson Plan..............................................................................

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4. Scoring Instruments .................................................................

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b. The Strategy in Designing the Authentic Assessments .................

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c. The Activities of Implementing Authentic Assessments in
Curriculum 2013 .........................................................................

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1. Performance Assessment .........................................................

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2. Portfolio Assessment ...............................................................

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3. Project Assessment ..................................................................

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2. The Teacher’s Difficulties in Implementing Authentic Assessment .

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a. The Difficulties in Applying Performance Assessment ................
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b. The Difficulties in Applying Portfolio Assessment ......................

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c. The difficulties in Applying Project Assessment ..........................

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3. Techniques to Overcome the Problems in Implementing
Authentic Assessments ......................................................................

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B. Discussion .................................................................................................

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1. The Implementation of Authentic Assessment in Curriculum 2013

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a. The Documents of Authentic Assessment in Curriculum 2013 ..

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b. The Strategy in Designing the Authentic Assessments ..............

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c. The Activities of Implementing Authentic Assessments in
Curriculum 2013 .........................................................................

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2. The Teacher’s Difficulties in Implementing Authentic Assessment

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3. Techniques to Overcome Problems in Implementing Authentic
Asessments ........................................................................................

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CHAPTER V CONCLUSSION, IMPLICATION AND SUGGESTION ......

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A. Conclussion ...............................................................................................

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B. Implication ...............................................................................................

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C. Suggestions ..............................................................................................

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1. For the Curriculum Coordinator .........................................................

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2. For the English Teacher .....................................................................

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3. For Further Researchers .....................................................................

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BIBLIOGRAPHY ...............................................................................................

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APPENDICES .....................................................................................................

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 2.1 Example of Writing Scoring Rubric ...................................................... 28
Table 2.2 Example of Writing Checklist ................................................................ 31
Table 3.1 Time Setting of The Study ..................................................................... 46
Table 3.2 Research Procedure ................................................................................ 48
Table 4.1 Issues Arrising From Research Problem ................................................ 55
Table 4.2 The Concept of Skill Competence Assessment In English Syllabus ..... 58
Table 4.3 Lesson Plan Identification ...................................................................... 60
Table 4.4 Scoring Rubric of Portfolio Assessment ................................................ 61
Table 4.5 Scoring Rubric of Performance Assessment .......................................... 62
Table 4.6 Scoring Rubric of Project Assessment ................................................... 62
Table 4.7 The Score Form of Skill Competence .................................................... 62

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 2.1 The Steps in Designing Rubrics ....................................................

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Figure 3.1 Miles and Huberman Interactive Model of Analysis ....................

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

APP

Appendix

CO

Classroom Observation

INT

Interview

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1

Class Activities Observation Check-List .................................

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Appendix 2

Authentic Assessments Activities Observation Check-List ....

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Appendix 3

Curriculum Coordinator Interview Guideline ..........................

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Appendix 4

Teacher Interview Guideline....................................................

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Appendix 5

Documentation Check-List ......................................................

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Appendix 6

Curriculum Coordinator Interview Transcription ....................

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Appendix 7

English Teacher Interview Transcription................................

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Appendix 8

Authentic Assessment Activities Observation Note 1 .............

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Appendix 9

Authentic Assessment Activities Observation Note 2 .............

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Appendix 10 Authentic Assessment Activities Observation Note 3 .............

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Appendix 11 English Syllabus of SMA Semester 1 KD 4.8, 4.9, 4.10 .........

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Appendix 12 Lesson Plan 1 ...........................................................................

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Appendix 13 Lesson Plan 2 ...........................................................................

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Appendix 14 Lesson Plan 3 ...........................................................................

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Appendix 15 Scoring Guidance of SMA Tunas Bangsa ...............................

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Appendix 16 Scoring Rubric of Performance Assessment ............................

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Appendix 17 Scoring Rubric of Portfolio Assessment ..................................

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Appendix 18 Scoring Rubric of Project Assessment .....................................

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Appendix 19 Students’ Score of Skill Competence ......................................

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Appendix 20 Student’s Project Task .............................................................

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Appendix 21 Student’s Portfolio Task ..........................................................

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Appendix 22 Student’s Performance Task ....................................................

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Appendix 23 Students’ Portfolio Binders ......................................................

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Appendix 24 Letter of Research Permission .................................................

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Appendix 25 Letter of Research Notification ................................................

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