Evaluation of Portfolio-Based Assessment of Students' Cognitive Abilities in Indonesian Language Subjects for Class VI MIS Tarlawi
Abstract
This study aims to evaluate the implementation of portfolio-based assessment and its contribution to students' cognitive abilities in the Indonesian language subject for grade VI at MIS Tarlawi. The background of this study is based on the importance of implementing authentic assessment in learning that is not only oriented to the final results, but also pays attention to the students' learning process continuously. This study uses an evaluative approach with a qualitative research type. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis uses qualitative descriptive techniques through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study; 1) portfolio-based assessment in grade VI MIS Tarlawi has been running well and in accordance with the objectives of Indonesian language learning and has a positive impact on students' cognitive abilities. 2) Assessment is carried out continuously through the collection of various student assignments, such as writing stories, making summaries, and answering questions. 3) Portfolio assessment helps teachers monitor students' learning progress, students also become more active, responsible, and motivated in doing assignments because each work result is checked and given feedback by the teacher as a form of assessment.
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