Effectiveness of Google Forms for Final Exams at MTs Bustanul Ulum During the Pandemic
Keywords:
covid-19 pandemic, digital assessment, google forms, madrasah education, online examinationAbstract
This research aimed to develop a web-based examination system using Google Forms to facilitate the effective administration of the Final School Examination for Grade 9 students in Junior High Schools and Islamic Junior High Schools during the 2021–2022 academic year, particularly under remote learning conditions. The research followed a structured approach: designing exam questions in Google Forms, conducting requirements analysis, system design, and implementation. Student responses were recorded in Google Spreadsheets, enabling automatic grading and efficient result processing. The system was tested and applied in a real-world setting during the Computer-Based Madrasah Examination (UMBK) from April 9 to April 17, 2022, at MTs. Bustanul Ulum Yosowilangun, Lumajang. Exams were conducted in two daily sessions with strict health protocols. Evaluation showed the online examination system to be highly effective, offering substantial cost and time savings. While requiring digital infrastructure, Google Forms proved to be a reliable platform for conducting assessments, streamlining grading, and enhancing administrative efficiency. The study concludes that the transition from traditional paper-based exams to digital methods, driven by COVID-19 restrictions, was successful, with Google Forms demonstrating suitability for conducting large-scale online assessments.
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