Exploring the Merdeka Curriculum

What are the main objectives of the Merdeka Curriculum?

• To focus solely on standardized testing

• The main objectives of the Merdeka Curriculum are to promote student-centered learning, enhance critical thinking, and support character development.

• To eliminate all forms of character education

• To prioritize teacher-centered instruction

How does the Merdeka Curriculum promote student autonomy?

• It emphasizes rote memorization over critical thinking skills.

• It restricts students to a fixed curriculum with no choices.

• It requires students to follow a teacher-directed learning model exclusively.

• The Merdeka Curriculum promotes student autonomy by allowing learners to choose their learning paths and encouraging self-directed education.

What subjects are emphasized in the Merdeka Curriculum?

• Mathematics and Geography

• History and Literature

• Pancasila Education, Religious Education, STEM subjects, arts, and physical education.

• Computer Science and Economics

In what ways does the Merdeka Curriculum integrate local culture?

• The Merdeka Curriculum emphasizes foreign cultures over local traditions.

• The Merdeka Curriculum integrates local culture by incorporating local history, traditions, and values into learning materials and activities.

• The Merdeka Curriculum focuses solely on national history without local context.

• Local culture is excluded from the Merdeka Curriculum to promote a uniform education.

How does assessment differ in the Merdeka Curriculum compared to traditional methods?

• Assessment in the Merdeka Curriculum is solely based on final exams.

• Merdeka Curriculum assessments are primarily standardized tests.

• Assessment in the Merdeka Curriculum is more formative and growth-oriented, contrasting with the summative focus of traditional methods.

• Traditional methods emphasize continuous feedback and improvement.