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Bantuan Insentif Guru dan Pendidik Non-PNS Tahun 2023 Disalurkan Kemendikbud, Inilah Besaran Insentifnya

Bantuan Insentif Guru dan Pendidik Non-PNS Tahun 2023 Disalurkan Kemendikbud, Inilah Besaran Insentifnya

Guru dan pendidik non PNS berpeluang kembali memperoleh bantuan insentif tahun 2023 ini oleh Kemendikbud. Bantuan yang rencananya diberikan pada 67 ribu guru dan pendidik non PNS tersebut memiliki skema persyaratan yang berbeda dari Tunjangan Profesi Guru (TPG) dan Tunjangan Khusus Guru (TKG). Bantuan insentif Guru dan non PNS, diberikan kepada mereka yang belum memiliki sertifikat pendidik. 

Bantuan insentif tersebut diberikan kepada guru dan non PNS yang mengajar di semua jenjang pendidikan, mulai PAUD Nonformal (KB/ TPA) , guru Taman Kanak- Kanak, Guru Pendidikan Dasar, hingga guru pendidikan Menengah dan Pendidikan Khusus. 

Ilustrasi Guru non-PNS


Seperti dikutip dari laman Puslapdik Kemendikbudristek, (7/8/2023), melalui Subkoordinator Aneka Tunjangan PAUD dan Dikdas pada Pusat Layanan Pembiayaan Pendidikan (Puslapdik), Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek), bahwa penerima bantuan insentif adalah bagi para pendidik non aparatur sipil negara dan belum memiliki sertifikat pendidik serta tidak berstatus sebagai kepala sekolah. 

Cara memperoleh Bantuan 
Untuk menerima bantuan insentif, guru harus senantiasa secara berkala melakukan pembaruan pada aplikasi Dapodik seingga Puslapdik dapat melakukan sinkronisasi data untuk penetapan calon penerima bantuan insentif. 

Guru di pendidikan formal yang mengajar TK, Pendidikan Dasar, Menengah dan khusus, maka dapat mengusulkan bantuan melalui dinas melalui SIM-ANTUN kepada Puslapdik. Selanjutnya Puslapdik akan melakukan verifikasi dan validasi sebelum penetapan SK. 

Sementara itu untuk guru di pendidikan nonformal, seperti KB dan TPA, usulan bantun insentif diambil dari Dapodik yang tersinkronisasi, kemudian Puslapdik akan mengirimkan data calon penerima ke dinas pendidikan untuk diverifikasi dan divalidasi. Hasil etrsebut kemudian akan diteruskan untuk usulan kepada Puslapdik. 

Waktu usulan 
Usulan guru sebagai calon penerima bantuan insentif dilakukan paling lambat akhir November 2023. Sedangkan SK penetapan diterbitkan mulai Oktober hingga Desember 2023. Pembayaran bantuan dilaksanakan setelah SK terbit dari bulan Oktober sampai Desember. Bantuan insentif sendiri dilakukan seklaigus selama setahun atau 12 bulan dan terhitung mulai Januari 2023. 

Penyaluran dan Besaran Bantuan 
Penyaluran bantuan insentif tahun 2023 merujuk pada Peraturan Sekretaris Jenderal Kementrian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek) Nomor 11 tahun 2023 tentang Petunjuk Teknis Penyaluran Bantuan Insentif bagi Pendidik Non ASN pada PAUD, Dikdas, dan Dikmen Tahun Anggaran 2023.

Besaran bantuan insentif bagi pendidik KB/ TPA sebesar Rp. 200 ribu per bulan sementara untuk guru TK, Dikdas, Dikmen, dan Diksus sebesar Rp. 300 ribu per bulan. Sebagai contoh, bagi pendidik KB dan PAUD akan menerima 2,4 juta dengan hitungan Rp. 200 ribu kali 12 bulan. Sedangkan untuk guru Dikdas, Dikmen, dan Diksus akan menerima 3,6 juta dengan asumsi Rp. 300 ribu kali 12 bulan.

Itulah tentang bantuan insentif guru dan pendidikan non-PNS yang akan segera disalurkan. Semoga bermanfaat informasinya...

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ARKAS Terbaru Versi 4.0 telah Dirilis, Inilah Kelebihannya

ARKAS Terbaru Versi 4.0 telah Dirilis, Inilah Kelebihannya

Kementrian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek) kembali memperbarui platform Aplikasi Rencana Kegiatan Anggaran Sekolah (ARKAS) untuk mewujudkan tata kelola satuan pendidikan yang berkualitas. 

Peluncuran Aplikasi Rencana Kegiatan Anggaran Sekolah (ARKAS) versi 4 secara nasional dirilis langsung oleh Menteri Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset dan Teknologi (Mendikbudristek) Nadiem Anwar Makarim. 

Gambar oleh fancycrave1 dari Pixabay

Iwan Syahril, Direktur Jenderal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, Pendidikan Dasar, dan Pendidikan Menengah (Dirjen PDM), menyampaikan bahwa Kemendikbudristek melakukan berbagai inisiatif dalam mendukung transformasi digital untuk tata kelola anggaran dana BOS yang lebih transparan melalui ARKAS. 

"Pada tahun 2022 ARKAS memiliki pencapaian yang sangat baik, dengan mencatatkan lebih dari 217 ribu sekolah telah memanfaatkan platform ARKAS. 99,8% sekolah sudah melaporkan dana BOS secara tepat waktu selama 2022, dengan total lebih dari Rp50.7 triliun dana BOS yang tercatat secara transparan. Apresiasi bagi bendahara dan operator yang telah mengemban tanggung jawab penting ini dengan amanah,” tandas Iwan. 

Iwan Syahril mengatakan bahwa ARKAS telah menjadi satu-satunya aplikasi pengelolaan dana BOS dan akan diintegrasikan dengan aplikasi Sistem Informasi Pemerintah Daerah (SIPD) Kementerian Dalam Negeri berdasarkan Surat Edaran Bersama Menteri Dalam Negeri nomor 907-6479-SJ dan Mendikbudristek No 7 2021.

ARKAS versi 4 menyempurnakan versi sebelumnya yaitu ARKAS versi 3.4 dengan tiga pilar kemudahan, lebih praktis, lebih nyaman dan lebih aman. Alur penggunaan dan desain ARKAS versi terbaru ini lebih intuitif dan aman, pasalnya sesuai dengan Petunjuk Teknis. 

Selain itu, platform juga dinilai lebih praktis karena sudah terhubung dengan pajak otomatis SIPLah. Pemutakhiran ARKAS 4 ini turut mendukung proses penganggaran dan pelaporan dana BOS agar lebih efektif dan akurat serta dapat menjamin transparansi dan akuntabilitas dalam penggunaan dana BOS. 

Melalui platform ini, baik kepala sekolah, maupun dinas pendidikan dapat merancang, menganggarkan, dan melaporkan penggunaan dana BOS agar lebih efektif, efisien, dan terintegrasi dalam satu aplikasi, yaitu ARKAS 4. 

Pengambilan nilai sisa dana anggaran yang otomatis didukung dalam platform terbaru ini. Dan apabila terdapat kesalahan dalam pengisian data, maka akan muncul notifikasi error sehingga memudahkan pengguna dalam mengisikan data. 

Sebelum dirilis, platform ARKAS 4 telah melalui proses pengujian pada bulan Februari 2023 yang lalu di tiga kota, kemudian dilanjutkan dengan rilis terbatas ARKAS 4 pada 10.000 satuan pendidikan . 

Adapun rilis secara nasional ARKAS versi 4, diikuti oleh lebih dari 200 ribu satuan pendidikan di 34 provinsi/ kabupaten/ kota dari jenjang pendidikan SD hingga SMA/SMK, Pendidikan Kesetaraan negeri atau swasta.

ARKAS versi 4.0, dapat mengunjungi laman ARKAS DISINI 

Semoga Bermanfaat. 

Sudah Tahukah? Jadwal ANBK Tahun 2023, Pelaksanaan SMA/ MA/ SMK yang Paling Awal

Sudah Tahukah? Jadwal ANBK Tahun 2023, Pelaksanaan SMA/ MA/ SMK yang Paling Awal

Asesmen Nasional Berbasis Komputer (ANBK) untuk jenjang SD, SMP, SMA/ SMK atau yang sederajat akan kembali digelar dalam waktu dekat ini. Untuk jenjang SMA/ SMK atau yang sederajat akan lebih awal dalam melaksanakan perhelatan ini yaitu di akhir Agustus 2023. 

Asesmen Nasional Berbasis Komputer (ANBK) sendiri merupakan salah satu program Kemedikbudristek yang sudah dilaksanakan sejak 2021 yang lalu. Program ini berfokus pada evaluasi dan pemetaan sistem pendidikan berupa input, proses maupun output. Program ini berbeda halnya dengan pelaksanaan Ujian Nasional (UN) yang mengevaluasi capaian peserta didik secara individu. 

Dalam Asesmen Nasional Berbasis Komputer (ANBK), ada tiga bagian yang diujikan yaitu Asesmen Kompetensi Minimum (AKM), Survei Karakter, dan Survei LIngkungan Belajar yang mencakup seluruh sekolah, madrasah, dan program pendidikan kesetaraan jenjang sekolah dasar dan menengah.
 
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Buat teman- teman yang belum mengetahui tentang jadwal Asesmen Nasional Berbasis Komputer (ANBK) secara lengkap jenjang SD hingga SMA/ MA/ SMK, berikut ini jadwal ANBK disitat dari Pusat Asesmen Pendidikan (Pusmendik) Kemendikbudristek,

Jadwal ANBK 2023 di SMA/MA/SMK 
  • Sinkronisasi simulasi ANBK SMA/SMK dan SMP sederajat :28-30 Juli 2023
  • Simulasi ANBK SMA/SMK dan SMP sederajat : 31 Juli- 3 Agustus 2023
  • Sinkronisasi gladi bersih ANBK SMA/SMK sederajat: 18-20 Agustus 2023
  • Gladi bersih ANBK SMA/SMK sederajat : 21-24 Agustus 2023
  • Sinkronisasi pelaksanaan ANBK SMA/SMK sederajat : 25-27 Agustus 2023
  • Pelaksanaan ANBK SMA/SMK sederajat : 28-31 Agustus 2023
  • Pelaksanaan ANBK Paket C : 2-3 September 2023

Jadwal ANBK 2023 SMP dan Sederajat
  • Sinkronisasi Simulasi ANBK : 28–30 Juli 2023
  • Simulasi ANBK : 31 Juli–3 Agustus 2023
  • Sinkronisasi Gladi Bersih ANBK SMP sederajat : 8–10 September 2023
  • Gladi Bersih ANBK SMP sederajat : 11–14 September 2023
  • Sinkronisasi Pelaksanaan ANBK SMP sederajat : 15–17 September 2023
  • Pelaksanaan ANBK SMP sederajat : 18–21 September 2023
  • Pelaksanaan ANBK Paket B : 23–24 September 2023


Jadwal ANBK 2023 SD dan Sederajat
  • Sinkronisasi simulasi ANBK SD : 4-6 Agustus 2023
  • Simulasi ANBK SD  sederajat : 7-10 Agustus 2023
  • Sinkronisasi gladi bersih ANBK SD sederajat Tahap I :  6-8 Oktober 2023
  • Gladi bersih ANBK SD sederajat Tahap I : 9-12 Oktober 2023
  • Sinkronisasi ANBK gladi bersih SD sederajat Tahap II : 13-15 Oktober 2023
  • Gladi bersih ANBK SD sederajat Tahap II : 16-19 Oktober 2023
  • Sinkronisasi pelaksanaan ANBK SD sederajat Tahap I : 20-22 Oktober 2023
  • Pelaksanaan ANBK SD sederajat Tahap I :  23-26 Oktober 2023
  • Pelaksanaan ANBK Paket A Tahap I :  28-29 Oktober 2023
  • Sinkronisasi pelaksanaan ANBK SD sederajat Tahap II : 27-29 Oktober 2023
  • Pelaksanaan ANBK SD sederajat Tahap II : 30 Oktober-2 November 2023
  • Pelaksanaan ANBK Paket A Tahap II : 4-5 November 2023

Demikian 
Kembali Dibuka! Pendaftaran Profesi Guru (PPG) Prajabatan Gelombang 2 Tahun 2023, Yuk Catat Syarat, Biaya, Seleksi dan Jadwalnya

Kembali Dibuka! Pendaftaran Profesi Guru (PPG) Prajabatan Gelombang 2 Tahun 2023, Yuk Catat Syarat, Biaya, Seleksi dan Jadwalnya

Direktorat Jenderal Guru dan Tenaga Kependidikan (Ditjen GTK), Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi  kembali menggelar seleksi calon Mahasiswa Program Pendidikan Profesi Guru (PPG) Prajabatan Gelombang 2 Tahun 2023. 

Tangkapan Layar PPG Prajabatan Kemdikbud

Melalui Pengumuman dengan Nomor : 4692/B/GT.00.05/2023, disebutkan persyaratan calon peserta mahasiswa PPG Prajabatan Tahun 2023, Bidang studi yang dibuka, masa perkuliahan dan biaya pendidikan, tahapan pendaftaran, tahapan seleksi, serta jadwal pendaftaran. Berikut rinciannya
Persyaratan Calon Mahasiswa PPG Prajabatan Tahun 2023
1. Calon Mahasiswa PPG Prajabatan tahun 2023 merupakan Warga Negara Indonesia (WNI) yang tidak terdaftar sebagai Guru/Kepala Sekolah pada Data Pokok Pendidikan (Dapodik) dan Simpatika

2. Calon mahasiswa PPG Prajabatan memiliki usia maksimal 32 (tiga puluh dua) tahun pada 31 Desember tahun pendaftaran serta memiliki kualifikasi akademik sarjana (S-1) atau diploma empat (D-IV) yang terdaftar pada Pangkalan Data Pendidikan Tinggi (PD-Dikti) atau terdata pada basis unit data unit Penyetaraan Ijazah Luar Negeri bagi lulusan perguruan tinggi di luar negeri dengan indeks prestasi kumulatif (IPK) paling rendah 3,00 (tiga koma nol nol).

3. Calon mahasiswa PPG Prajabatan tahun 2023 juga memiliki surat keterangan sehat jasmani dan rohani (diserahkan pada saat lapor diri) dan memiliki surat keterangan berkelakuan baik (diserahkan pada saat lapor diri).

4. Calon mahasiswa PPG Prajabatan harus memiliki surat keterangan bebas narkotika, psikotropika, dan zat adiktif lainnya (NAPZA) (diserahkan pada saat lapor diri)

5. Calon mahasiswa PPG Prajabatan tahun 2023 menandatangani pakta integritas

6. Calon mahasiswa PPG Prajabatan tahun 2023 mengikuti tahapan seleksi yaitu seleksi administrasi, tes substantif, dan tes wawancara.

Kuota Nasional dan Bidang Studi PPG Prajabatan Tahun 2023
Kuota nasional dan bidang studi PPG PRjabatan Tahun 2023 mencakup 59.019 mahasiswa dengan bidang studi PPG Prajabatan yang dibuka adalah sebagai berikut :

Bidang Studi Umum
1. Guru Kelas SD
2. Bahasa Indonesia
3. Matematika
4. Pendidikan Jasmani dan Kesehatan
5. Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial (IPS)
6. Pendidikan Pancasila dan Kewarganegaraan (PKn)
7. Sejarah
8. Seni Budaya
9. Bimbingan dan Konseling
10. Sosiologi

Bidang Studi Muatan Lokal
1. Bahasa Jawa
2. Bahasa Sunda
3. Bahasa Bali

Bidang Studi Vokasi
1. Pemasaran
2. Manajemen Perkantoran dan Layanan Bisnis
3. Teknik Ketenagalistrikan
4. Teknik Elektronika
5. Kuliner

Masa dan Biaya Pendidikan PPG Prajabatan Tahun 2023
Perkuliahan PPG Prajabatan dilaksanakan selama dua semester dan biaya Pendidikan untuk setiap semester sebesar Rp 8.500.000,00 (delapan juta lima ratus ribu rupiah). Calon mahasiswa yang dinyatakan lulus seleksi dan ditetapkan sebagai mahasiswa PPG Prajabatan Tahun 2023 akan memperoleh beasiswa dalam bentuk biaya pendidikan sebesar Rp 17.000.000,00 (tujuh belas juta rupiah) untuk mengikuti perkuliahan selama dua semester atau satu tahun

Tahapan Seleksi
Ada tiga tahapan seleksi yang akan dilaksanakan, yaitu:
1. Tahap I
Seleksi administrasi, yaitu untuk menyeleksi berkas dan persyaratan administrasi yang dilakukan secara daring/online melalui aplikasi Sistem Informasi Manajemen
Pengembangan Keprofesian Berkelanjutan (SIMPKB).

2. Tahap II
Tes substantif, meliputi Tes Penguasaan Bidang dan Tes Kemampuan Dasar Literasi dan Numerasi yang dilaksanakan secara luring/offline pada Tempat Uji Kompetensi (TUK) yang ditunjuk. Teknis pelaksanaan tes menggunakan aplikasi Computer Assisted Test Asesmen Nasional Berbasis Komputer (CAT ANBK).

3. Tahap III
Tes wawancara untuk menggali kompetensi professional dan personal calon mahasiswa, yang dilaksanakan secara daring/online melalui media/platform virtual  meeting. Tahapan seleksi bersifat sekuensial sehingga jika dinyatakan tidak lulus pada salah satu tahap, maka tidak dapat melanjutkan ke tahap berikutnya. Biaya pendaftaran seleksi tahap I dan II sebesar Rp 200.000,00 (dua ratus ribu rupiah) ditanggung oleh calon mahasiswa.


Tatacara Pendaftaran dan Seleksi
Sistem pendaftaran akan efektif dibuka pada tanggal 8 Agustus 2023 pukul 13.30 WIB dengan tatacara pendaftaran adalah sebagai berikut.

1. Pendaftar wajib memiliki alamat pos elektronik (email) yang aktif dan nomor seluler (handphone) aktif yang terkoneksi pada aplikasi whatsapp.

2. Pendaftar mengakses laman https://ppg.kemdikbud.go.id, lalu memilih menu “Daftar PPG Prajabatan”, kemudian pilih “Daftar sebagai Peserta”.

3. Pendaftar membuat akun pendaftaran aplikasi SIMPKB menggunakan email yang aktif. Kemudian pendaftar akan menerima email yang berisi tautan konfirmasi pendaftaran. Klik tautan untuk melanjutkan proses pendaftaran.

4. Pendaftar memasukkan Nomor Induk Kependudukan (NIK), Nama, Jenis Kelamin dan Tanggal Lahir. Pada tahap ini, NIK, Nama, Jenis Kelamin dan Tanggal Lahir akan diverifikasi secara otomatis. Akun berhasil terbentuk jika data calon mahasiswa dinyatakan valid dan memenuhi pada poin bagian A, angka 1 s.d. 3.

5. Pendaftaran lanjutan dengan cara login pada aplikasi SIMPKB dengan menggunakan username dan password yang telah dibuat diawal pendaftaran. Calon mahasiswa melengkapi isian:
a. Biodata diri;
b. Data kemahasiswaan;
c. Bidang studi PPG;
d. Data pendukung lainnya, seperti pengalaman mengikuti pelatihan, berorganisasi, menjadi sukarelawan, melatih/mengembangkan orang lain dan hobi;
e. Esai;
f. Mengunggah dokumen antara lain:
1) Foto terbaru berpakaian formal (kemeja putih, berdasi hitam, rambut rapi, bagi yang berhijab menggunakan jilbab warna hitam) dan berlatar belakang warna
biru. Ukuran file maksimal 1Mb.
2) Pakta integritas yang telah ditandatangani di atas materai Rp 10.000,00 (sepuluh ribu rupiah).
3) Bagi calon mahasiswa lulusan Luar Negeri mengunggah SK Penyetaraan Ijazah Luar Negeri dan transkrip asli dari Perguruan Tinggi asal.

6. Verifikasi data kemahasiswaan dan linieritas Program Studi S-1/D-IV dengan bidang studi PPG yang dipilih dilakukan secara sistem, dan jika dinyatakan valid/linier maka pendaftar dapat melanjutkan ke proses pembayaran biaya pendaftaran seleksi. Jika tidak valid/linier, maka proses pendaftaran tidak dapat dilanjutkan.

7. Pendaftar melakukan pembayaran biaya pendaftaran seleksi untuk mengikuti tes substantif (seleksi tahap II) setelah semua data administrasi dinyatakan memenuhi syarat.

Pada tahapan ini, pendaftar akan diminta untuk memilih lokasi tes substantif (lokasi TUK) sesuai dengan lokasi yang masih tersedia. Setelah memilih lokasi tes, segera lakukan pengajuan kode bayar untuk mengunci sementara slot lokasi tes. Mekanisme pembayaran dilakukan sesuai petunjuk yang tertera pada aplikasi SIMPKB. Pembayaran yang terverifikasi berhasil akan mengunci penuh slot lokasi tes subtantif.

8. Pendaftar mencetak kartu tes substantif melalui aplikasi SIM PKB pada masa cetak kartu tes dengan ketentuan wajib menyelesaikan seluruh esai. Pada kartu tes, akan tertera jadwal dan titik lokasi tes untuk mengikuti tes substantif secara luring.

9. Peserta seleksi mengikuti tes substantif

10. Pengumuman hasil tes substantif dapat dilihat pada aplikasi SIMPKB menggunakan akun pendaftaran masing-masing

11. Peserta seleksi yang dinyatakan lulus tes substantif akan memperoleh informasi jadwal tes wawancara pada aplikasi SIMPKB menggunakan akun pendaftaran masing-masing

12. Peserta seleksi mengikuti tes wawancara secara daring menggunakan ruang pertemuan virtual yang disediakan

13. Pengumuman hasil tes wawancara dapat dilihat pada aplikasi SIMPKB menggunakan akun pendaftaran masing-masing

14. Peserta seleksi yang dinyatakan lolos tes wawancara, akan diproses untuk penempatan ke Perguruan Tinggi sesuai dengan bidang studi PPG yang dipilih

15. Calon mahasiswa mengonfirmasi kesediaan mengikuti PPG Prajabatan di Perguruan Tinggi yang ditentukan pada aplikasi SIMPKB sesuai dengan jadwal masa konfirmasi

16. Direktorat Jenderal GTK akan menetapkan mahasiswa PPG Prajabatan Tahun 2023 sesuai kuota nasional yang dibuka

Jadwal Pelaksanaan Seleksi Calon Mahasiswa PPG Prajabatan Gelombang 2 Tahun 2023

1. Pendaftaran seleksi calon mahasiswa : 8 Agustus - 9 September 2023
2. Masa pembayaran biaya pendaftaran dan seleksi Tahap I dan II : 8 Agustus - 9 September 2023
3. Pengumuman Kelulusan Seleksi Administrasi : 18 September 2023
4. Cetak kartu peserta : 18 - 29 September 2023
5. Pelaksanaan Tes Substantif : 25 - 29 September 2023
6. Pengumuman Kelulusan Tes Substantif : 17 Oktober 2023
7. Pengumuman jadwal wawancara : 21 Oktober 2023
8. Pelaksanaan Tes Wawancara : 23 Oktober - 11 November 2023
9. Pengumuman hasil Tes Wawancara : 15 November 2023
10. Konfirmasi Kesediaan mengikuti PPG Prajabatan Gelombang 2 Tahun 2023 : 19 - 21 November 2023
11. Penetapan Mahasiswa PPG Prajabatan Gelombang 2 Tahun 2023 : 23 November 2023
12. Lapor diri Mahasiswa PPG Prajabatan di LPTK : 27 November - 1 Desember 2023
13. Orientasi Mahasiswa : 4 Desember 2023
14. Awal Perkuliahan PPG Prajabatan 2023 : 4 Desember 2023

Itulah informasi tentang Pendaftaran Profesi Guru (PPG) Prajabatan Gelombang 2 Tahun 2023 yang memuat Syarat, Biaya, Seleksi dan Jadwalnya. Semoga bermanfaat.

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Mengenal Nilai- Nilai untuk Diteladani dalam Perumusan Dasar Negara Pancasila, Materi PPKn Kelas 4 SD Kurikulum Merdeka

Mengenal Nilai- Nilai untuk Diteladani dalam Perumusan Dasar Negara Pancasila, Materi PPKn Kelas 4 SD Kurikulum Merdeka

Dalam perumusannya, dasar negara Pancasila terbentuk melalui proses yang panjang. Para pendiri bangsa (founding fathers) memberikan segenap tenaga, pikitran, jiwa dan raganya berjuang dalam merumuskan dasar negara sebagai pedoman hidup bangsa Indonesia. 

Teman- teman, nilai- nilai perjuangan para pendiri bangsa dapat ditarik dan diteladani oleh generasi penerus seperti kita, diantaranya nilai musyawarah dalam pengambilan keputusan, saling menghargai pendapat, mengutamakan kepentingan bersama di atas kepentingan pribadi maupun golongan. 

source : https://bpip.go.id/

Oleh karena itu, sebagai generasi penerus, ada beberapa nilai yang mesti kita teladani dari pejuang- pejuang kemerdekaan dalam mewujudkan kemerdekaan khususnya pada perumusan dasar negara Indonesia yaitu Pancasila. 

Lingkungan Rumah 
Kita dapat meneladani sikap para pahlawan dengan cara sebagai berikut :
  • Beribadah dengan rajin
  • Menyelesaikan masalah dengan cara musyawarah antaranggota keluarga 
  • Menghargai hak anggota keluarga lain
  • Menerima pendapat anggota keluarga yang lebih tua
  • Bersedia menerima masukan dari anggota keluarga lainnya

Lingkungan Sekolah
Sikap yang mencerminkan nilai kepahlawanan para pendiri bangsa di lingkungan sekolah dapat dilakukan dengan cara :
  • Menghargai hasil karya orang lain
  • Tidak memaksakan kehendak kepada teman lain 
  • Tidak membeda- bedakan dalam berteman 
  • Terbiasa menyelesaikan masalah dengan diskusi yang baik

Lingkungan Masyarakat 
Penerapan nilai juang para pendiri bangsa dapat diterapkan dalam lingkungan masyarakat, diantaranya adalah sebagai berikut :
  • Suka membantu orang lain yang terkena musibah 
  • Mengutamakan musyawarah dalam menyelesaikan masalah 
  • Ikut aktif dalam kegiatan masyarakat seperti gotong royong 
  • Menerima pendapat dan masukan dari orang lain 

Lingkungan Berbangsa dan Bernegara
Dalam lingkungan berbangsa dan bernegara, nilai- nilai juang para pahlawan dapat diterapkan dalam hal :
  • Mencintai produk- produk dalam negeri 
  • Melakukan kegiatan yang dapat mengharumkan nama bangsa 
  • Mematuihi aturan perundang- undangan yang berlaku 
  • Ikut serta membela tanah air apabila ada ancaman
Itulah Nilai- Nilai untuk Diteladani dalam Perumusan Dasar Negara Pancasila. Semoga kita dapat menerapkannya dalam kehidupan sehari- hari untuk meneruskan cita- cita pahlawan dan mewujudkan persatuan dan kesatuan di Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia. 

Semoga Bermanfaat. 

Latihan Soal Asesmen Formative Bahasa Inggris Kelas 7 SMP Semester 1 Kurikulum Merdeka dalam Topik Greet People and Say Goodbye, Introduce Oneself and Other

Latihan Soal Asesmen Formative Bahasa Inggris Kelas 7 SMP Semester 1 Kurikulum Merdeka dalam Topik Greet People and Say Goodbye, Introduce Oneself and Other

Pembelajaran awal di kelas 7 SMP dimulai dengan materi greet people and say goodbye, introduce oneself and other. Ada beberapa ungkapan yang dapat dipergunakan dalam percakapan yang memuat kondisi greeting, say goodbye, introduce oneself and other. Teman- teman dapat memperhatikan tabel berikut untuk lebih memahami ungkapan yang digunakan. 

Gambar oleh Hermann Traub dari Pixabay


 Greeting for meeting    Responses
 Good morning  Selamat pagi  Good morning!
 Good afternoon  Selamat sore  Good afternoon!
 Good day  Selamat siang  Good day!
 Good evening  Selamat malam  Good evening!
 How do you do?  Bagaimana kabarnya?  How do you do?
 How are you?  Bagaimana kabarnya?  I am fine, and you?
 Pleased to meet you  Senang bertemu denganmu  Pleased to meet you, too
 Nice to meet you  Senang bertemu  Nice to meet you, too
 
 Partings     
 Goodbye  Selamat tinggal  Goodbye, too
 Bye  Selamat tinggal, selamat jalan  Bye
 See you!  Sampai jumpa  See you!
 See you later!  Sampai jumpa lagi!  See you too!
 See you soon  Sampai jumpa  See you
 See you tomorrow  sampai jumpa besok  See you tomorrow!
 
 Special greeting  
 Have a nice holiday!  Selamat berlibur  Have a nice holiday for you, too
 Happy New Year  Selamat tahun Baru  Happy New Year
 Happy Iedul Fitri  Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri  Happy Ied to you, too
 Happy Birthday  Selamat Ulang Tahun  Thank you so much
 

Introduction
a. memperkenalkan diri sendiri
  • Hello, I am Sita ( Halo, saya Sita)
  • Good morning, class! My name is Sita (Selamat pagi, nama saya Sita)
  • May I introduce myself? My name is Sita (Bolehkah saya memperkenalkan diri, nama saya Sita)
  • How do you do? My name is Sita

b. memperkenalkan orang lain
  • Hi, Fira this is Anna
  • Anna, This is Fira, my friend
  • This is a friend of mine, Anna
  • Let me introduce you to Mrs. Dian. 

1. Look at the picture.
The correct greeting based on the picture is . . . .
a. good afternoon
b. good morning
c. good evening
d. good night


2. Fitri : It’s 9 o’clock. It’s time to go to bed.
Mum : Good night, Sweetheart.
Fitri : . . . Mum.

a. I love you, too,
b. Good evening,
c. I’m very well,
d. Good night,


3. Iyant : Hi, Lisa, How are you?
Umi : … And you?
Iyant : I’m OK.

a. How do you do?
b. Fine, thanks.
c. Goodbye.
d. Yes, I am.


4. Alex : What’s your . . . ?
Rehan : My name’s Rehan.

a. Job
b. Name
c. School
d. Address


Complete the following dialogue.

Farah : Hi, Arsyad.
Arsyad : Hi, Farah.
Farah : (5) . . . . ?
Arsyad : I’m not feeling well.
Farah : (6) . . . ?
Arsyad : I have a sore throat. It’s painful.
Farah : I’m sorry to hear that. (7) . . . , Arsyad.
Arsyad : Thanks.

5. 
a. How do you do
b. how are you
c. what is like
d. how is he


6. 
a. you have sore throat
b. what’s the matter
c. how do you feel
d. you look painful


7.
a. you never brush your teeth
b. you smell bad
c. go home now
d. get well soon


Read the following text to answer the question number 8 and 9

To : Fadli

Sorry for leaving so soon. My flight will depart at 7 pm. I hope to see you again someday
Bye!

Afsa

8. Afsa writes the text for ….
a. Meeting again someday
b. Departing at 7 pm
c. Leaving the flight
d. Saying goodbye


9. Why is Afsa in a hurry?
a. He is saying goodbye.
b. He is leaving so soon.
c. He hopes to see Tom soon.
d. The flight will depart at 7 pm.



10. Arrange the following utterances into a good dialogue.
1. Very well, ma’am. What about you?
2. Good morning, ma’am.
3. Morning, Azhar. How’s everything?
4. I’m fine. Thanks.

a. 2 – 3 – 4 – 1 
b. 2 – 3 – 1 – 4 
c. 2 – 1 – 4 – 3 
d. 2 – 4 – 3 – 1


Belajar Materi TOEFL Praktis : Mengenal Bentuk Appositive Phrase dalam Soal TOEFL

Belajar Materi TOEFL Praktis : Mengenal Bentuk Appositive Phrase dalam Soal TOEFL

Dalam soal TOEFL khususnya soal structure, bentuk appositive seringkali membigungkan, pasalnya seringkali bentuk tersebut mengecoh sebagai sebuah subjek dalam kalimat. 

Sebagai gambaran dari bentuk appositive, berikut ini contoh soal appositive yang dapat teman- teman analisis untuk memulai mempelajari bentuk Appositive. 

Mirza, the best student in the class, won a debate competition. 

Pada contoh di atas, Mirza merupakan subjek dari kalimat dan the best student in the class adalah bentuk appositive phrase yang merujuk pada keterangan dari subjek yaitu Mirza. Sehingga Mirza dan the best student  in the class adalah orang yang sama. Dan apabila kalimat the best student in the class dihilangkan, maka kalimat tersebut masih dapat bermakna,yaitu Mirza won a debate competition

Gambar oleh Gerd Altmann dari Pixabay

Apa itu Appositive Phrase
Appositive Phrase merupakan sekelompok kata yang berfungsi memberikan keterangan tambahan kepada subject dan object. Appositive Phrase dapat berupa noun, adjective, adverb, atau prepositional phrase, berikut contohnya.

1. Sebagai Noun
=== Mrs. Risma had asked Jasmin Hutabarat, a prominent lawyer, to represent her in court.
2. Sebagai adjective
=== The professor, unaware that many of his students were asleep, went right on lecturing.
3. Sebagai adverb
=== The gentlemen over there by door is our accountant.
4. Prepositional phrase
=== Mr Pramono, in a hurry to get to the airport, took a taxi from his home.

Susunan kalimat dengan Appositive Phrases.
1. Perubahan adjective Clause menjadi Appositive Phrases.
Adjective clause dengan bentuk BE dapat disingkat menjadi bentuk appositive phrase dengan menyisakan pelengkap (complement) sesudah bentuk BE, contoh :

Contoh 1
=== Rama, who is a really good technician, is fixing the machine.
menjadi 
=== Rama, a really good technician, is fixing the machine.

Contoh 2
=== The driver who is responsible for the accident will have o pay for it.
=== The driver responsible for the accident will have to pay for it.

2. Letak appositive Phrase dalam kalimat
Appositive phrase biasanya terletak sesudah noun yang dijelaskan dan diletakkan diantara dua tanda koma.
Contoh :
  • Farah, eager to get a scholarship, studied hard day and night.
  • The high-powered computer machine, the most powerful of its type, was finally readied for use.
  • The new tile pattern, yellow flowers on a white background, really brightens up the room.


Appositive phrase juga bisa diletakkan pada awal atau akhir kalimat, asalkan mengacu pada subject main verb-nya.
Contoh :
  • His uncle refuse all help that was offered him, a proud and unbending man.
  • Anna worked hard day and night, eager to get ahead in her career.

Pada kalimat His uncle refuse all help that was offered him, a proud and unbending man, bisa diperhatikan bahwa a proud and unbending man mengacu pada kata "his uncle" atau subject main verb-nya.

Pada kalimat Anna worked hard day and night, eager to get ahead in her career, dapat dicermati bahwa frase appositive eager to get ahead in her career mengacu pada subject main verb yaitu Anna

Untuk lebih mengenal bentuk appositive verb, berikut ini latihan soal yang dapat dikerjakan seacara online. Latihan soal bersumber dari buku Longman Complete Course for the TOEFL Test.
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Berikut latihan yang dapat dikerjakan terkait materi di atas

Exercise

Soal 1:

Last semester, a friend, graduated cumlaude from university

True
False

Soal 2:

Valentine's day, February 14, is a special day for sweethearts

True
False

Soal 3:

Tonight's supper, leftovers from last night, did not taste any better tonight than last night.

True
False

Soal 4:

The only entrance to the closet, the door was kept locked at all times.

True
False

Soal 5:

The high-powered computer the most powerful machine of its type, was finally readied for use.

True
False

Soal 6:

A longtime friend and confidant, the psychologist was often invited over for Sunday dinner.

True
False

Soal 7:

The new tile pattern, yellow flowers on white background, really brightens up the room.

True
False

Soal 8:

In the cold of winter, a wall heating unit, would not turn on.

True
False

Soal 9:

At long last, the chief excecutive officer, has decided to step down.

True
False

Soal 10:

The son of previous owner, the new owner is undertaking some fairly broad changes in management policy.

True
False


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Itulah pembelajaran kita untuk materi TOEFL dalam soal berbentuk appositive phrase. Semoga materi ini membantu teman- teman yang sedang belajar materi TOEFL atau tes bahasa Inggris lainnya. Apabila ada materi yang kurang jelas, jangan sungkan isikan pada kolom komentar yaa. dan tuliskan juga skor pencapaiannya. 

Salam. Semoga Bermanfaat. 
Latihan Soal Asesmen Sumatif Bahasa Inggris Kelas 8 SMP Semester 1 Kurikulum Merdeka Chapter 1 English For Nusantara

Latihan Soal Asesmen Sumatif Bahasa Inggris Kelas 8 SMP Semester 1 Kurikulum Merdeka Chapter 1 English For Nusantara

Asesmen sumatif biasanya dilaksanakan pada akhir proses pembelajaran atau gabungan dua atau lebih tujuan pembelajaran. Asesmen sumatif juga dapat digelar pada akhir semester, akhir tahun ajaran, dan/atau akhir jenjang. 

Berkaitan dengan asesmen sumatif, pada kesempatan kali ini, kita akan belajar melalui soal untuk menghadapi asesmen sumatif bahasa Inggris kelas 8 SMP Semester 1 Kurikulum Merdeka khususnya Chapter 1 English for Nusantara. 

Latihan soal terdiri atas 50 soal lengkap dengan kunci jawabannya. Untuk memudahkan dalam belajar, kunci jawaban dibuat dalam bentuk spoiler agar lebih interaktif.

Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash

Baik, langsung saja yaa, berikut latihan soalnya, Selamat berlatih dan selamat belajar...


Tandem race

I've always been a competitive person, so when I heard about the Bakiak race, I was immediately intrigued. Bakiak is a traditional Indonesian race where two people run together, one on each leg of a long bamboo pole. The race is known for its challenges, but I was confident that I could overcome them.

I trained for months with my partner, and on the day of the race, we were both feeling confident. The race was long and difficult, but we kept going. We had to coordinate our movements perfectly, and we had to stay balanced on the bamboo pole. But we worked together as a team, and we never gave up.

In the end, we crossed the finish line in first place! It was an amazing feeling to have won the race, but it was even more amazing to have shared the experience with my partner. We had worked together as a team, and we had achieved something great together.

1. What is the name of the traditional Indonesian race where two people run together, one on each leg of a long bamboo pole?
a. Bakiak race
b. Bamboo race
c. Traditional race
d. Long race


2. What is the most challenging part of the Bakiak race?
a. Coordinating your movements with your partner
b. Staying balanced on the bamboo pole
c. Running a long distance
d. All of the above


3. What did the author do to prepare for the Bakiak race?
a. He trained for months with his partner.
b. He watched videos of other Bakiak races.
c. He read books about Bakiak racing.
d. All of the above


4. What was the most rewarding part of the Bakiak race for the author?
a. Winning the race
b. Sharing the experience with his partner
c. Achieving something great together
d. All of the above



"Sack Race of Independence Day":

The sun was shining brightly as I woke up on the morning of Indonesia's Independence Day. I was excited to celebrate the day with my family and friends, and I was especially looking forward to the sack race.

I met up with my friends at the local park, and we all put on our sacks. The race was about to start, and I was feeling nervous but excited.

The whistle blew, and we all started hopping. It was hard to keep my balance, and I was falling behind. But I kept hopping, and I slowly started to catch up. As I got closer to the finish line, I could see that my friend, Budi, was in the lead. I knew that I had to give it my all if I wanted to win. I hopped as fast as I could, and I finally crossed the finish line just a few steps behind Budi. I was so happy that I had won!

I celebrated my victory with my friends, and we all had a lot of fun. It was a great way to celebrate Indonesia's Independence Day. I learned a lot from the sack race. I learned that it's important to never give up, even when things are tough. I also learned that it's important to have fun, even when you're competing.

I'm glad that I had the opportunity to participate in the sack race on Independence Day. It was a great way to celebrate my country's independence, and I made some great memories that I'll cherish forever.

5. What was the main event that the author was looking forward to on Independence Day?
a. The parade
b. The fireworks
c. The sack race
d. The food


6. Why was the author feeling nervous but excited before the sack race?
a. Because he was afraid of falling over.
b. Because he didn't want to lose to his friends.
c. Because he was not sure if he would win.
d. Because he had never participated in a sack race before.


7. What did the author learn from the sack race?
a. That it's important to be competitive.
b. That it's important to have fun.
c. That it's important to never give up.
d. That it's important to be in good physical condition.


8. What did the author do after winning the sack race?
a. He celebrated with his friends.
b. He went home to rest.
c. He went to the parade.
d. He went to the fireworks.


Tug of war

I remember one Independence Day when I was a child, my family and I went to a neighborhood gathering. There were many traditional games being played, including tug of war. I decided to join a team with my friends, and we were matched against a team of older boys.

We were the underdogs, but we were determined to win. We cheered each other on, and we pulled the rope with all our might. In the end, we were victorious! We were so excited, and we celebrated our victory with shouts of joy.

Tug of war is a great way to celebrate Independence Day. It is a fun and challenging game that teaches the importance of teamwork and strength. I am grateful for the memories I have of playing tug of war on Independence Day, and I hope that I will be able to continue playing this game for many years to come.

9. What is the most important factor in winning a tug of war?
a. The number of people on each team
b. The size and strength of the people on each team
c. The position of the people on each team
d. The technique used by each team


10. Why is it important to have a good position in a tug of war?
a. To be able to pull the rope with more force
b. To be able to block the other team's pull
c. To be able to coordinate your pull with your teammates
d. All of the above


11. What is the best technique for winning a tug of war?
A. To pull the rope as hard as you can
B. To pull the rope at the same time as your teammates
C. To pull the rope in a coordinated manner
D. To pull the rope in a direction that the other team is not expecting


12. What are some of the challenges of playing tug of war?
A. It can be difficult to coordinate your pull with your teammates
B. It can be difficult to maintain your balance while pulling the rope
C. It can be difficult to pull the rope against a strong opponent
D. All of the above


Kerupuk Race in Independence Day

It was August 17, 2023, and Indonesia was celebrating its 77th Independence Day. As part of the festivities, a kerupuk race was held in the town square. The race was open to all ages, and there were many participants, both children and adults.

The rules of the race were simple. Each participant was given a handful of kerupuk, and they had to eat as many as they could as they ran to the finish line. The person who ate the most kerupuk in the fastest time won the race.

The race was a lot of fun, and everyone was laughing and cheering as they tried to eat as many kerupuk as they could. In the end, the winner was a young boy who ate 20 kerupuk in just under 30 seconds. He was awarded a trophy and a bag of kerupuk as his prize.

The kerupuk race was a great way to celebrate Indonesia's Independence Day. It was a fun and festive event that brought people together from all walks of life. It was also a reminder of the humble beginnings of Indonesia, when the country's founding fathers fought for independence with very little.

The kerupuk race is just one of many traditional games that are played in Indonesia during Independence Day celebrations. These games are a way for people to connect with their culture and history, and they are also a lot of fun. If you ever have the chance to experience an Independence Day celebration in Indonesia, be sure to participate in one of these traditional games. You won't be disappointed.

13. What is the name of the game that is played in Indonesia during Independence Day celebrations where participants eat as many kerupuk as they can as they run to the finish line?
a. Lomba Makan Kerupuk
b. Balap Karung
c. Panjat Pinang
d. Lari Kelereng


14. What are the rules of the kerupuk race?
a. Participants must eat as many kerupuk as they can in 30 seconds.
b. Participants must eat as many kerupuk as they can while running to the finish line.
c. Participants must eat as many kerupuk as they can while wearing a sack.
d. Participants must eat as many kerupuk as they can while climbing a pole.


15. What is the prize for the winner of the kerupuk race?
a. A trophy and a bag of kerupuk.
b. A trophy and a new pair of shoes.
c. A trophy and a free trip to Bali.
d. A trophy and a lifetime supply of kerupuk.


16. What is the significance of the kerupuk race in Indonesia?
a. It is a way to celebrate the country's independence.
b. It is a way to connect with the country's culture and history.
c. It is a way to have fun and bring people together.
d. All of the above.


Marble in spoon race

The day of Indonesia's Independence Day was finally here! I was so excited to celebrate with my family and friends. We had planned a day full of activities, including the traditional marble in spoon race.

The race was held in the park, and there were many people gathered to watch. The participants were all different ages, from young children to adults. Each participant was given a spoon and a marble, and they had to race to the finish line without dropping the marble.

The race was a lot of fun, and everyone was cheering for their favorite participants. I was really nervous at first, but I soon got into the spirit of the race. I concentrated really hard on keeping the marble on the spoon, and I managed to cross the finish line in third place!

I was so happy to have won a medal, and I was even happier to have spent the day celebrating Indonesia's Independence Day with my family and friends. It was a day that I will never forget.

17. What is the name of the traditional marble in spoon race?
a. Lemon in spoon race
b. Marble in spoon race
c. Ball in spoon race
d. Stone in spoon race


18. What is the goal of the marble in spoon race?
a. To be the first to reach the finish line without dropping the marble.
b. To be the last to reach the finish line without dropping the marble.
c. To be the first to reach the finish line with the marble in the spoon.
d. To be the last to reach the finish line with the marble in the spoon.


19. What is the most important skill to have in the marble in spoon race?
a. Balance
b. Speed
c. Coordination
d. All of the above


20. What is the best way to prepare for the marble in spoon race?
a. Practice balancing a marble on a spoon.
b. Run as fast as you can.
c. Both a and b.
d. Neither a nor b.


Parade Independence Day

The Independence Day parade was amazing! There were floats, marching bands, and even a flyover by the Air Force. It was a great way to celebrate our country's birthday.

I woke up early that morning, excited to see the parade. I met up with my family and we headed to the parade route. We found a spot near the front and waited for the parade to start.

The parade started with a group of veterans marching in formation. They were followed by a float with a giant American flag. Then came the marching bands. They were all so talented, and it was so much fun to watch them play and march.

After the marching bands, there were a few floats from local businesses. Then came the grand finale: the flyover by the Air Force. The planes flew overhead in formation, and it was so impressive.

The parade was over in just a few hours, but it was a lot of fun. It was a great way to celebrate our country's birthday and to show our patriotism.

I'm glad I got to experience the Independence Day parade. It was a truly memorable event.

21. What was the main event of the Independence Day parade?
a. A group of veterans marching in formation
b. A float with a giant American flag
c. Marching bands
d. A flyover by the Air Force


22. What did the author do on the morning of the parade?
a. Woke up early and met up with their family
b. Found a spot near the front of the parade route
c. Watched the parade start with a group of veterans marching in formation
d. Saw a float with a giant American flag


23. What was the author's favorite part of the parade?
a. The marching bands
b. The floats from local businesses
c. The flyover by the Air Force
d. The whole experience


24. Why was the author glad they got to experience the Independence Day parade?
a. It was a great way to celebrate our country's birthday
b. It was a chance to show their patriotism
c. It was a truly memorable event
d. All of the above


"The National Flag Hoisting Ceremony on Independence Day":

The national flag hoisting ceremony on Independence Day is a solemn and patriotic event. It is a time to remember the sacrifices that have been made for our country, and to celebrate our freedom.

The ceremony usually takes place at a public square or other prominent location. The flag is hoisted up a flagpole, and everyone sings the national anthem. There may also be a speech by a government official or a veteran.

I attended the national flag hoisting ceremony on Independence Day last year. It was a beautiful day, and the square was packed with people. The flag was hoisted up the flagpole, and everyone sang the national anthem with great pride. It was a moving experience, and it made me feel very patriotic.

The national flag hoisting ceremony is a reminder of the importance of freedom and democracy. It is a time to celebrate our country's achievements, and to reaffirm our commitment to its ideals.

25. What is the main purpose of the national flag hoisting ceremony on Independence Day?
a. To celebrate the country's independence.
b. To remember the sacrifices that have been made for the country.
c. To reaffirm the country's commitment to its ideals.
d. All of the above.


26. What are some of the things that typically happen during the national flag hoisting ceremony?
a. The flag is hoisted up a flagpole.
b. The national anthem is sung.
c. A speech is given by a government official or a veteran.
d. All of the above.


27. Why is the national flag hoisting ceremony a solemn and patriotic event?
a. Because it is a time to remember the sacrifices that have been made for the country.
b. Because it is a time to celebrate the country's independence.
c. Because it is a time to reaffirm the country's commitment to its ideals.
d. All of the above.


28. What are some of the values that are celebrated during the national flag hoisting ceremony?
a. Freedom
b. Democracy
c. Patriotism
d. All of the above.


Galang : Dad, please tell me more about the Panjat Pinang. 
Pak Rahmansyah : At that time, the committee put a lot of prizes like sarong, groceries, radio, TV, and even a bike on the top of the tree.
Galang : Wow! It’s really hard to climb the tree, isn’t it? 
Pak Rahmansyah : Yes, it is. The tree was full of grease. 
Galang : Did you get to the top of the tree?
Pak Rahmansyah : At first, I didn’t. Many climbers also failed to climb up because the tree was slippery. That was the funniest part, though. 
Galang : Did you give up?
Pak Rahmansyah : No, we never gave up.
Galang : So, what did you do then?
Pak Rahmansyah : First, we made a human ladder and wiped off the grease bit by bit. 
Galang : Then, what?
Pak Rahmansyah : One of us finally got to the top and threw the prizes to the ground.

29. What were the prizes that were put on the top of the tree?
a. Sarong, groceries, radio, TV, and even a bike
b. A sarong, a radio, and a TV
c. A sarong and a radio
d. A sarong


30. Why was it hard to climb the tree?
a. The tree was slippery.
b. The tree was too tall.
c. The tree was covered in prizes.
d. The tree was covered in grease.


31. Did Pak Rahmansyah and his team give up when they couldn't climb the tree at first?
a. Yes, they gave up.
b. No, they never gave up.
c. They gave up at first, but then they tried again.
d. They gave up after a few tries.


32. What did Pak Rahmansyah and his team do to finally get to the top of the tree?
a. They made a human ladder and wiped off the grease bit by bit.
b. They climbed the tree one by one.
c. They threw the prizes to the ground.
d. They gave up.


A Parade in My Hometown

When I was a child, I always waited for Independence Day. My father used to ask me to watch a parade together. We saw it from our front yard. I remember how attractive the parade was.

In the first line of the parade, I saw the people dressed up uniquely. Some people wore Indonesian heroes' costumes. Some others dressed like local ghosts. They were scary but they were funny, too.

Next, I remembered that a lot of people marched in the second line. They waved a mini Indonesian flag. They walked around the village and sang the 'Hari Merdeka' song. Their singing was accompanied by traditional instruments like angklung, suling, and rebana.

At last, I also saw that many children rode their bicycles in the parade. They decorated their bicycles creatively.

I always wanted to join the parade but I was too shy. Luckily, I have the chance to join a parade at my school next week. I am really looking forward to it.


33. What did the people in the parade wear?
a. Animal costumes
b. Indonesian heroes' costumes
c. Superhero costumes
d. Traditional wedding attire


34. Which song did the people in the parade sing?
a. Jingle Bells
b. Happy Birthday
c. Hari Merdeka
d. The Star-Spangled Banner


35. What instruments accompanied the singing in the parade?
a. Guitar and drums
b. Piano and violin
c. Angklung, suling, and rebana
d. Trumpet and saxophone


36. Who participated in the parade riding their bicycles?
a. Adults in traditional attire
b. Ghosts and ghouls
c. Students from the local school
d. Famous celebrities



SMP Merdeka’s School Parade

On August 17th, SMP Merdeka held a school parade to celebrate Independence Day. All students joined the event and so did Galang and his friends. They dressed up like the Indonesian freedom fighters during the Independence war. Some of them brought guns, spiked bamboos, swords, and many more. They also wore many red and white attributes making the event more patriotic. 

In the beginning, as instructed, all participants lined up and started to march. Then, they marched along the decided route passing some villages near SMP Merdeka. The villagers were very excited to watch the parade pass their houses. Many of them stood along the street welcoming and cheering the parade.

Not so long after, the parade reached the rest post. It was the place for participants to draw a door prize coupon and have some drinks. After drawing a coupon, they continued to parade to their school as the final destination.

After returning to school, all participants took some rest while waiting for the door prize announcement. Finally, the headmaster announced the winner. There were ten students who got the door prize and Galang was one of them. Everyone felt happy with the events.

37. What was the purpose of the school parade at SMP Merdeka?
a. To celebrate Independence Day
b. To showcase the students' costumes
c. To honor Indonesian freedom fighters
d. To distribute door prizes


38. What did Galang and his friends dress up as during the parade?
a. Indonesian freedom fighters
b. Villagers from nearby villages
c. School mascots
d. Participants of a costume contest


39. What did the villagers do when the parade passed their houses?
a. Joined the parade
b. Gave speeches about Independence Day
c. Stood along the street and cheered
d. Ignored the parade completely


40. What happened at the rest post during the parade?
a. Participants had a picnic
b. Participants drew door prize coupons
c. Participants took a break to rest
d. Participants performed traditional dances


A school parade

Hi, readers.
How did you celebrate your Independence Day? I celebrated it by joining a school parade. We had so much fun before and during the parade. Let me tell you how it went. 

In the beginning, we prepared our costumes. Every class had to choose one student to dress as an Indonesian hero. I was chosen as the class representative. I dressed as Cut Nyak Dien. Other students wore red and white clothes. 

After I dressed up, I went around the school with all the students. During the parade, we sang the ‘Hari Merdeka’ song. There was a marching band following us. Suddenly, it started to rain. We ran back to our classroom.

Finally, after the rain stopped, we gathered back at the schoolyard. The headmaster announced the winner of the best costume. A student from the other class won. He dressed up as Tuanku Imam Bonjol. 

The school parade was fun and made us remember our national heroes. I was so proud. I could not wait to join this again next year.

41. Who did the author dress up as during the school parade?
a. Cut Nyak Dien
b. Tuanku Imam Bonjol
c. An Indonesian hero
d. The author's choice


42. What colors did the students wear during the parade?
a. Red and blue
b. Red and white
c. Green and yellow
d. Orange and black


43. What happened during the parade?
a. The author won the best costume award.
b. The author's class won the best costume award.
c. The parade got canceled due to rain.
d. The students performed a dance routine.


44. Who won the best costume award?
a. The author
b. Cut Nyak Dien
c. Tuanku Imam Bonjol
d. The headmaster


On August 17th, SMP Merdeka held a school parade to celebrate Independence Day. All students joined the event and so did Galang and his friends. They dressed like the Indonesian freedom fighters during the Independence war. Some of them brought guns, spiked bamboos, swords, and many more. They also wore many red and white attributes making the event more patriotic.

In the beginning, as instructed, all participants lined up and started to march. Then, they marched along the decided route passing some villages near SMP Merdeka. The villagers were very excited to watch the parade passing their houses. Many of them stood along the street welcoming and cheering the parade.

Not so long after, the parade reached the rest post. It was the place for participants to draw a door prizes coupon and have some drinks. After drawing a coupon, they continued to parade to their school as the final destination. After returning to school, all participants took some rest while waiting for the door prizes announcement. Finally, the headmaster announced the winner. There were ten students who got the door prize and Galang was one of them.

Everyone felt happy with the events.

45. What was the purpose of the parade held by SMP Merdeka?
a. To celebrate Independence Day
b. To showcase Indonesian culture
c. To honor the school's achievements
d. To promote physical fitness


46. What did Galang and his friends dress up as during the parade?
a. Indonesian freedom fighters
b. Superheroes
c. Students from another school
d. Traditional dancers


47. What did some participants bring during the parade?
a. Guns, spiked bamboos, and swords
b. Musical instruments
c. Flags and banners
d. Balloons and confetti


48. Where did the parade pass after leaving SMP Merdeka?
a. The school's sports field
b. The nearby park
c. Some villages near SMP Merdeka
d. The city center



Two years ago, I had a tour of Kota Tua or Jakarta’s Old City. I went there with my team after we participated in a wheelchair basketball competition in Jakarta. The competition was conducted to celebrate Indonesia’s Independence Day. To get to Kota Tua, we took the MRT and TransJakarta.

When we arrived at Kota Tua, a security guard checked our temperature and asked us to keep our masks on. She also made sure we checked in using our Peduli Lindungi.

The first place we explored was the Jakarta History Museum. Then, we went to the Maritime Museum, Bank Museum, and Puppetry Museum. My favorite one was the Jakarta History Museum. I learned a lot about Batavia or known as Jakarta at present.

The next destination was Fatahillah square. Some people rode colorful bikes and some others took pictures of Dutch Architecture. The last place was the oldest building in Kota Tua named Batavia cafe to grab something to eat. After all, I enjoyed the tour, especially since the facilities were friendly for people with disabilities like me.

49. What was the purpose of the wheelchair basketball competition in Jakarta?
a. To promote wheelchair basketball internationally
b. To celebrate Indonesia's Independence Day
c. To raise funds for disabled individuals
d. To showcase Jakarta's sporting facilities


50. How did the group travel to Kota Tua?
a. By car
b. By bus
c. By MRT and TransJakarta
d. By taxi

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