Abstract

This research aims to assess the alignment of the Indonesian language textbook material for Grade X or Phase E of senior high schools (SMA/SMK) used by Grade X students at SMK Baiturrahim Jambi with the learning outcomes (Capaian Pembelajaran, CP) outlined in the Content Standards set by the National Curriculum Standards and Assessment Agency, Kemendikbudristek, in the implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka. The learning outcomes are categorized into four language skill elements: listening, reading and viewing, speaking and presentation, and writing. This study uses a descriptive analysis design. The data source is the Indonesian language textbook Pembelajaran Unggul Bahasa Indonesia SMK/MAK Kelas X, published by PT Bumi Aksara in 2022. Data were collected from each chapter of the textbook, which presents the language skill elements through learning materials and activities. The collected data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive techniques. The findings are as follows: First, the alignment of the listening skill materials with the learning outcomes in the Content Standards was found to be highly suitable, with a score indicating a very high level of alignment. Second, the speaking skill materials and activities were categorized as highly insufficient, with a score of 17%, indicating poor alignment. Third, the reading skill materials in each chapter were also found to be highly suitable in terms of alignment with the learning outcomes. Fourth, the writing skill materials and activities demonstrated a high level of alignment with the learning outcomes in the Content Standards of the Kurikulum Merdeka.