Web-Based Four-Tier Formative Assessment Training for Teachers to Improve Literacy and Numeracy

This community service activity aims to improve students' literacy and numeracy skills in Balangan Regency through training on "Developing Four-Level Web-Based Formative Assessment" for teachers. This training was attended by 21 participants from 8 sub-districts in Balangan Regency, with a gender composition of 28.57% male and 71.43% female. Partners in this activity are the Balangan Regency Education Office and the Balangan Regency Junior High School Science Teacher Working Group (MGMP). The method used in this training is Participatory Action Research, which allows participants to be actively involved in the learning process. The evaluation results showed that this training was very beneficial for the professional development of participants, with an average score above 4.0 in various aspects of the assessment. Participants felt that this training provided a clear understanding of the development of formative web-based evaluations and concrete examples of their application. In addition, this training was considered relevant to support innovative learning in schools and could facilitate teachers in training students' literacy and numeracy skills. The highest score was obtained on questions regarding clear understanding given by the speaker, with a value of 4.42. Thus, it is hoped that this activity can significantly contribute to improving the quality of education in Balangan Regency, especially in literacy and numeracy, as well as encouraging teachers to implement more effective formative assessments in the learning process at school.