Artha : I think, since there are no majoring in grade 10th , either IPA or IPS, Â we study all subjects. In other words, we can learn all subjects available for that grade, right? By doing so, we can find out what kind of direction we would like to pursue in our continuing study.
Maryati : Artha, it looks to me that you are already quite familiar with Kurikulum Merdeka and its implementation. Good to know.Â
Paulina : Second question: Do you think Kurikulum Merdeka is an effective way for you to study?
Eugene: In my opinion, it is not that effective since students are required to learn all subjects. At times, it can be so boring. Students are required to learn everything. It makes us tired, exhausted, since we also have to do all kind of homework, and at the same time, we must do the projects.
Maryati : How about you Artha?
Artha : I think, for me, it is effective. The thing is, in my opinion, most of students don't know what their passion or their talents are. Kurikulum Merdeka can be a guidance to discover what our passion or talents are.
Maryati : Â Ms. Juli, as a teacher at Bintang Timur, what is your response to both of them? Also, how does it go for teachers? Â Tell us how teachers deal with Kurikulum Merdeka.
Juliana : Kurikulum Merdeka is designed to transform our educational system, nationally. The aim of this new system is to support both students and teachers, to learn in a more effective way, to meet various challenges we deal with in our era. Since it is new, all parts, including us as teachers, need time to adapt. Also, it is not yet an obligatory work to do at all schools in Indonesia but we at Bintang Timur already decided to implement it. The longer we practice it, I am sure, the better the quality of what we do.
Paulina : What kind of changes have you experienced by having K13 and then Kurikulum Merdeka? (asking Artha).
Artha : For  me, yes, there have been changes between K13 and Kurikulum Merdeka.
Maryati : What kind of changes have you experienced? (asking Eugene).
