Analysis of the Quality of Akidah Akhlak Exam Questions at TPQ/TQA

Abstract

This study aims to provide an overview of the analysis of the quality of the Akidah-Akhlak subject exam questions for the odd semester of Grade IV TPQ/TQA in Padang City for the 2023/2024 academic year, viewed from the aspects of item validity, reliability, discriminating power, and difficulty level. The research is descriptive in nature with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 31 students from two TPQs in Padang City, namely TPQ Baiturrahmah and TPQ Ikhwanusshafa. The type of data used was secondary data, including documents, previous research results, and online sources. The collected data were processed using Microsoft Excel. The results of the study show that, based on item validity, 30 questions (60%) were declared valid, while 20 questions (40%) were declared invalid. In terms of reliability, the 50 multiple-choice questions of the odd-semester Akidah-Akhlak exam for Grade IV TPQ/TQA in Padang City for the 2023/2024 academic year had a very high reliability coefficient of 0.863. Regarding discriminating power, four questions (8%) had negative or very poor discriminating power, 24 questions (48%) were classified as poor, 14 questions (28%) were classified as fair, eight questions (16%) were classified as good, and no questions were classified as very good. In terms of difficulty level, 31 questions (62%) were categorized as easy, 19 questions (38%) as moderate, and none were categorized as difficult. This study also highlights the need for institutional strengthening programs by formulating madrasah policies that are appropriate to the specific context and conditions of each madrasah, while remaining aligned with the institution’s primary mission.