The Influence of Social Competence on the Ability of Indonesian Language Teachers in Carrying Out Authentic Assessments at MTs in Pekanbaru City

Authentic assessment is highly prioritized in learning, as the content contained in it includes knowledge, attitudes and skills that must be integrated in the lesson. This research is quantitative research with a correlation method. This research aims to examine the influence of social competence on teachers' ability to carry out authentic assessments aimed at Indonesian language teachers at MTS Pekanbaru City, totaling 52 teachers selected using random sampling techniques. The data collection technique in this research uses a social competency questionnaire and an authentic assessment questionnaire filled out by teachers. The data analysis technique in this research uses a simple linear regression test, namely testing the relationship between social competence and authentic assessment in a linear manner. Based on the research results, it was concluded that teachers' social competence had a positive effect on teachers' ability to carry out authentic assessments at MTs Pekanbaru City. With the teacher's social competence, the teacher can carry out authentic assessment not only assessing learning outcomes, but also the student learning process, which is the essence of authentic assessment.