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National assessment data released by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) on Tuesday, May 27, 2026, reveals a distinct disparity in student performance between literacy and numeracy. Results from the 2026 Academic Ability Test (TKA) indicate that students at both the primary and junior high school levels are achieving higher scores in Bahasa Indonesia compared to mathematics.
At the primary school level, students recorded an average score of 60.14 in Bahasa Indonesia, significantly outpacing the 43.41 average in mathematics. A similar trend was observed at the junior high level, where the average score for Bahasa Indonesia reached 60.83, while the mathematics average stood at 40.34.
Focusing on Logical Reasoning
Toni Toharudin, Head of the Basic and Secondary Education Policy Agency at Kemendikdasmen, noted that the performance gap serves as a signal that students’ logical thinking capabilities require further attention. According to Toharudin, the data highlights a critical need to strengthen mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills to better support students in their daily lives.
The Ministry emphasizes that these foundational skills must be reinforced within the daily learning processes of every educational unit. Strengthening these competencies is viewed as a vital step in ensuring students can apply logical and analytical thinking beyond the classroom environment.
Accessing Performance Data
While the national results are now available, individual students do not have direct access to their own TKA scores. Instead, the process is managed exclusively by schools. Educational institutions are required to access the Collective List of TKA Results (DKHTKA) and complete data verification for their students.
Following this verification, schools must sign a Statement of Absolute Responsibility (SPTJM) to unlock the ability to download the individual Student TKA Results (SHTKA). This administrative structure is designed to ensure data integrity and institutional accountability across all participating school regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the national average scores compare between subjects?
Students averaged 60.14 in Bahasa Indonesia and 43.41 in mathematics at the primary level. At the junior high level, the averages were 60.83 for Bahasa Indonesia and 40.34 for mathematics.
Can students check their own TKA scores online?
No, students cannot access their results directly. Only schools have the authority to access the data through the DKHTKA and must complete a verification process before downloading the reports.
What is the next step for schools after accessing the results?
Once schools access the collective data and verify student information, they must sign a Statement of Absolute Responsibility (SPTJM) to gain authorization to download the individual student results (SHTKA).
How do you believe schools should adjust their daily teaching methods to better support students’ logical and mathematical reasoning?
