Validity and Reliability Test of Test Instrument Development to Measure Students' Comprehension Ability in Class V of MIN 11 Banda Aceh

Abstract

This study aims to determine the validity and reliability of a developed test instrument. A test is considered effective and appropriate for use when it fulfills the essential criteria of validity and reliability. To achieve this objective, the research employed the ADDIE model, a well- known instructional design framework consisting of five stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Each stage played a critical role in ensuring that the test met the required standards for educational assessment. The instruments used in this research included validation sheets and a set of test items specifically designed for this study. The participants in the study were fifth-grade students from class V-1 at MIN 11 Banda Aceh. Based on the analysis of the data, the results indicated that the test developed through this process was generally categorized as valid and reliable. This suggests that the test is appropriate to be administered to students as a tool for assessment. However, a closer examination of the students’ responses revealed that three of the test items did not meet the criteria for validity. These items were identified as invalid and may require revision or removal to enhance the overall quality and accuracy of the test instrument.