(04/06) Psychodiagnostic Tool Development Unit (UPAP) Faculty of Psychology Gadjah Mada University once again held online discussion and test launching trough Kanal Pengetahuan Fakultas Psikologi UGM Youtube channel. It was run at 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM, followed by around 150 viewer and they present information about GMST.
GMST or Gadjah Mada Scholastic Test is a selection tool used for International Undergraduate Program (IUP) in all Faculties of Gadjah Mada University. Basically, GMST is a paper and pencil-based test and implemented directly. However, during this COVID-19 period, they will adjust paper and pencil-based to online or network based.
Ariana Marastuti, M.S.W. as Head of UPAP Academic Potential Test, Wahyu Jati Anggoro, S.Psi., M.A. The Head of UPAP Tool Development and Andreas Tri Setiawan as the person in charge of the equipment installation program and procedures have the opportunity to become the speaker at this session.
The event divided into four sessions, which are three material sessions followed by Q & A session.
Ariana Marastuti, M.S.W. deliver material about rules, preparation for the participants as well as the material and time frame for the test. According to her, it is important for every participants to read the procedures and rules of the test, so that the test can run smoothly. The test instructions will be delivered in English, considering the selection is intended for the IUP program. In addition, during the test, participants will be asked to connect with the committee through the Zoom Meeting software that has been installed on their respective devices, and they also have to activate WhatsApp Messenger for communicating. The committee will also apply the rules firmly and will not tolerate any form of fraud.
Furthermore, material that related to test procedures and implementation was delivered by Wahyu Jati Anggoro, S.Psi., M.A., meanwhile material regarding to test installation tools and procedures was delivered by Andreas Tri Setiawan.
During device and test installation procedures session, it was explained that the device requirements were absolute because it has been designed and adjusted for the test implementation. For example, the minimum requirement for Laptop or PC screen size is 12 inches. If the device used is not appropriate, then the exam questions on the screen will not appear properly.
Participants will be provided with installation guide by the committee, so they will independently install based on the instruction, complete with the installation program link needed for the test. Andreas said that, one day before the test, participants must ensure that the device is ready to use.