Validity and Reliability of Semester Tests Made by Teachers: An Evaluation Study of English Learning

Abstract

This research was conducted to analyze and evaluate the quality of semester tests made by grade VIII teachers of junior high school (SMP) at Kec. Tambang for English subject. Thus, it was classified into evaluation studies. The findings revealed that the tests were categorized as valid and had the highest reliability index (0.71). Among the four tests, the semester test used at SMPN 4 got the best quality compared to tests used at other schools. In conclusion, the quality of the semester tests designed by English teachers in class VIII at SMP Negeri Kec. Tambang varied in terms of validity and reliability.