Ujian Nasional Berbasis Komputer (UNBK) which is also called Computer Based Test (CBT), is a national exam system using the computer as the media of the test. Technically, UNBK is different from the previous national examination using the Paper Based Test (PBT) which has been running every year.
The implementation of UNBK was firstly implemented in all of SMP Indonesia, Singapore, and SMP Indonesia-Kuala Lumpur (SIKL) in 2014. The result of operation of UNBK was encouraging and further pushing to improve the literacy of students to ICT (Information and Communication Technology). Furthermore, gradually in 2015, UNBK conducted a stub implementation of UNBK by involving 555 schools, consisting of 42 SMP / MTs, 135 SMA / MA and 378 vocational schools in 29 provinces and Foreign Affairs.
This year SMP IVY School becomes one of the organizers of UNBK for the first time, together with all public and private junior high schools in Surabaya. There are several stages of implementation UNBK started with some simulations the first simulation was held in January 2016, the second simulation in January, and third one was held in March. The second stage; “Gladi Bersih” of UNBK was held on 25 to 28 April 2016. The test ran smoothly and the kids were not clumsy to the new system of UNBK, it might be the effect of the rapid growth of information technology.
The implementation of UNBK itself will be held on 9 - May 12 2016, in 4 days, covering four subjects, continuously; Bahasa Indonesia, Mathematic, English, and IPA. During the exam, there will be companion to make sure everything is under control. They are a supervisor, 1 proctor from other school, 1 proctor and a technician from SMP IVY School. Hopefully on the D-day, the whole test may be smoothly run.
Edwin & Windy
Sumber : http://unbk.kemdikbud.go.id/