Episode 15 | TKA 2026: The Essential Guide for Students, Parents, and Teachers (Academic Competency Test)

The discussion begins with Handaru Catu Bagus (Pak Daru), Head of the Development and Facilitation Division for Assessment Implementation at Pusmendik, Kemendikdasmen, explaining the purpose of TKA. Following the elimination of the National Exam (UN) in 2020, educational assessments shifted to focus on the overall system rather than individual student competency. This led to school grades becoming highly varied and sometimes inflated, making it difficult for universities to differentiate between students' true competencies.

The TKA was introduced, therefore, not to replace the report card (raport), which remains the primary criteria for SNBP, but to serve as a complementary validator. Students should not worry about "changing the rules" since the material tested is from the current curriculum, covering material from Class 10, Class 11, and the pre-midterm portion of Class 12.

Priority Subjects and Effective Study The test is conducted over two days: core subjects (Mathematics, Indonesian, and English) on the first day, followed by two elective subjects chosen from 19 options on the second day. Students aiming for SNBP must choose elective subjects that are supporting subjects for their chosen university program (e.g., Biology and Chemistry for medical school).

Psychologist Neliana Puspitasari (Mbak Pipit) offers guidance on managing study time, stressing techniques like Active Recall (answering practice questions), Spaced Repetition (reviewing material over spaced intervals), and the Pomodoro Technique (25 minutes study, 5 minutes rest). She warns that all-nighters are counterproductive as the brain stores information during sleep.

TKA's Broader Portfolio Value and Parental Role The TKA result is a score (0 to 100), without negative scoring for incorrect answers, and is accompanied by categories: Kurang (Lacking), Memadai (Adequate), Baik (Good), and Istimewa (Exceptional). It is hoped that the TKA results will eventually be recognized as the national academic standard for:

• Official Institutions: Police (Kepolisian), Military (TNI), and State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN).

• International Universities: To provide a standard metric for institutions in countries like the Netherlands and Germany, which was missing after the UN was abolished.

Mbak Pipit emphasizes that parents must become the child's support team, ensuring their expectations do not become "toxic" by forcing their own desires onto the child. Parents should prioritize non-verbal support (a comfortable study environment, snacks) and open communication, asking about their child's feelings, not just their studies ("How do you feel?" instead of "Have you studied?").

If a student receives a low score, Pak Daru stresses that TKA is merely a "self-portrait" or "medical check-up"; it does not define the student or determine graduation, but rather provides a reflection for both the student and the school to make improvements.

Hal-hal yang kita bahas:

• Mengapa TKA menjadi syarat wajib SNBP 2026?

• Fungsi TKA sebagai "validator" nilai rapor, bukan pengganti Ujian Nasional.

• Materi yang dites dari Kelas 10, Kelas 11, dan setengah Semester 5 Kelas 12.

• Mata pelajaran yang diuji di TKA (Wajib & Pilihan).

• Tips belajar efektif (Pomodoro, Active Recall, Spaced Repetition).

• Peran guru dan kerangka asesmen baru (bukan kisi-kisi UN).

• Output hasil TKA: Nilai 0-100 dan Kategori (Kurang s/d Istimewa).

• Logistik pelaksanaan TKA (3 Sesi, Pengawasan Zoom, Opsi Online/Semi Online).

• Potensi TKA sebagai portofolio untuk sekolah kedinasan & kampus luar negeri.

• Cara orang tua menjadi support system yang tepat dan menghindari toxic parenting.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:21 - Intro & Perkenalan Narasumber

0:02:05 - Apa itu TKA & Mengapa TKA wajib untuk SNBP 2026?

0:05:27 - Kekhawatiran siswa & orang tua: apakah sistemnya diganti?

0:08:11 - Materi TKA yang harus jadi prioritas & tips belajar efektif

0:11:07 - Mata pelajaran yang diuji di TKA (Wajib & Pilihan)

0:13:42 - Kritik terhadap bimbel/buku TKA yang tidak sesuai kerangka asesmen

0:16:19 - Teknik belajar Pomodoro & Spaced Repetition

0:20:34 - Teknis pelaksanaan TKA: Durasi, sesi, dan pengawasan (Zoom)

0:24:40 - Peran guru & dampak TKA untuk evaluasi sekolah ("Sedekah Nilai")

0:29:17 - Output hasil TKA: Nilai 0-100 dan Kategori (Kurang s/d Istimewa)

0:32:00 - Kesiapan infrastruktur dan opsi moda tes (Online/Semi Online)

0:35:36 - Potensi TKA sebagai portofolio untuk sekolah kedinasan & kampus luar negeri

0:37:18 - Peran orang tua sebagai support system & menghindari toxic parenting

0:41:16 - Refleksi: TKA adalah "potret diri" akademik, bukan penentu kegagalan

0:47:53 - Tiga tips spesifik untuk siswa menghadapi TKA

0:53:53 - Penutup & Final Shoutout