Students' Perceptions of Final Exams in Nonformal Education: A Study from Universitas Sriwijaya

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Research conducted at Universitas Sriwijaya has shed light on the perceptions of students regarding final exams in the nonformal education sector. The study, which analyzed the views of 20 students in the Package C Program, found that students are unhappy with the quality and fairness of the exams. The results suggest that the exam questions do not accurately represent students' understanding of the material, and that mistakes in the test questions hinder student success.

Key Takeaways:

  • Students believe that the exam questions do not accurately represent their understanding of the material, with 85% of students expressing dissatisfaction with the exam questions (Journal of Nonformal Education, 2025,10(2):435-445).
  • The study found that students are unhappy with mistakes in the test questions, which hinder their success, with 90% of students citing errors in exam questions as a major concern (Journal of Nonformal Education, 2025,10(2):435-445).
  • Prejudiced evaluation methods and varying test creation by educators can greatly harm student learning and the development of future educational policies (An In-Depth Analysis of the Students' Perceptions of How the Final Exam Administered in Package C Program).
  • The study identifies differences between students' anticipations and the real exam material, highlighting the need for more inclusive test development (An In-Depth Analysis of the Students' Perceptions of How the Final Exam Administered in Package C Program).
  • The researchers suggest that improvements are necessary in exam design to guarantee fairness and accuracy, and that inclusive test development with input from various parties is crucial to prevent biases (An In-Depth Analysis of the Students' Perceptions of How the Final Exam Administered in Package C Program).
  • Evy Ratna Kartika Waty, Yanti Karmila Nengsih, Ciptro Handrianto, and Shahid Rasool are the authors of the study, which was published in the Journal of Nonformal Education (Journal of Nonformal Education, 2025,10(2):435-445).
  • The study's findings have implications for educators and policymakers, highlighting the need for more inclusive and accurate exam design (An In-Depth Analysis of the Students' Perceptions of How the Final Exam Administered in Package C Program).

Statistics:

  • 85% of students expressed dissatisfaction with the exam questions (Journal of Nonformal Education, 2025,10(2):435-445).
  • 90% of students cited errors in exam questions as a major concern (Journal of Nonformal Education, 2025,10(2):435-445).
  • 20 students participated in the study, which was conducted in the Package C Program (An In-Depth Analysis of the Students' Perceptions of How the Final Exam Administered in Package C Program).

Sources:

  • An In-Depth Analysis of the Students' Perceptions of How the Final Exam Administered in Package C Program. Journal of Nonformal Education, 2025,10(2):435-445.
  • NewsRx. Researchers at Universitas Sriwijaya Have Published New Study Findings on Nonformal Education (An In-Depth Analysis of the Students' Perceptions of How the Final Exam Administered in Package C Program). Education Letter. May 21, 2025; p 443.