Arabic Listening Skill Test of 'Al-Arabiya Baina Yadaik Volume 1 and 2 Through Bloom's Taxonomy

Abstract

This research aims to explore and explain the evaluation of Arabic language listening skills tests based on Bloom's Taxonomy, primarily focusing on utilizing the 'al-Arabiya Baina Yadaik' books in the first two volumes. This study utilizes a qualitative approach, specifically a descriptive analytical method, when the data is derived from literary sources. The primary focus of the data is 'Al-Arabiya Baina Yadaik Volumes 1 and 2, the books that serve as the focal point of analysis to understand content related to listening skills in Arabic. The data was obtained through an in-depth study of the content of 'Al-Arabiya Baina Yadaik books. The data collection method involves a comprehensive analysis of the text to identify question structures and difficulty levels according to Bloom's taxonomy. The analysis results indicate that listening skills tests based on Bloom's taxonomy, 'al-Arabiya Baina Yadaik' Volumes 1 and 2, suit beginner learners. In Volume 1, the remembering level (C1) has five types of test questions (33%), while the understanding level (C2) has 11 types (67%). In Volume 2, Remembering (C1) has one question (10%), Understanding (C2) has five questions (50%), Analysis (C4) has two questions (20%), and Evaluation (C6) has two questions (20%). This research contributes significantly to developing Arabic language listening skills tests and offers valuable guidance for educators in selecting appropriate teaching materials.