AN ANALYSIS OF VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF A TEACHER-MADE TEST ( STUDY AT XI GRADE OF SMA N 6 BENGKULU)

The aim of this research was to find out the validity and reliability of a teacher-made test in
SMAN 6 Bengkulu. This research was a descriptive quantitative research. The subject of
this research was an English teacher-made test for eleventh grade students of SMAN 6
Bengkulu. There were 40 items of the test consist of 35 multiple choice items and 5 essay
items. There were two research instruments used in this research, observation checklist and
documentation. Based on the data analysis, it was found that the percentage of the validity
score was 60% or 0.60. It means that the test was valid but in the intermediate category.
The r-obtained for reliability test was 0.62 and it was considered to be reliable but was in
the intermediate level of reliability. From the research finding, it can be concluded that the
test was valid and reliable but both were in the intermediate category. It means that the test
still need some revision and improvement in order to be a good, valid, and reliable test.
Key Words : Validity, Reliability, Teacher-made test