Improving Competence in Reading Mechanical Measuring Instruments for Grade XII Students of SMKN 1 Singingi Hilir

Abstract

SMKN 1 Singingi Hilir is a vocational high school (SMK) located in Petai, Singingi Hilir District, Kuantan Singingi Regency, Riau Province, and is under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. In its educational delivery, this school implements a vocational learning system that encompasses productive, normative, and adaptive subjects as a unified process that students must complete. Productive learning focuses on mastering competencies in accordance with the student's chosen major, while normative and adaptive learning support the development of character, general knowledge, and other supporting skills. To ensure the achievement of educational goals and graduate competencies, systematic and ongoing learning evaluation is necessary. Evaluation serves not only to measure learning outcomes but also to assess the effectiveness of the learning methods, strategies, and media used. Evaluation of productive subjects is a particular focus because it directly relates to students' readiness to enter the workforce or continue their education to a higher level. With appropriate evaluation, the quality of learning and the quality of graduates are expected to continuously improve.