Application of the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) in the Decision Support System for Superior Class Selection at SMP N 4 Pasaman

Abstract

The Excellent Class at SMP 4 Pasaman is a special class consisting of students who excel in two areas of assessment and possess above-average intelligence. This grouping aims to nurture students in developing their intelligence, abilities, skills, and potential to the fullest, enabling them to achieve the best knowledge, skills, and attitudes in line with the concept of excellence education through the Excellent Class program. This program refers to the Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Nomor 0487/U/1992, Article 15, which states that the implementation of excellence can be achieved through special programs, special classes, and special education programs that reflect excellence-oriented education. The selection of outstanding students for admission into the Excellent Class is usually conducted by each school to evaluate students’ academic performance throughout the academic year. The selection process typically involves ranking students based on their performance, and only those who fall within the available capacity are accepted, while those beyond the capacity limit are not admitted.