Development Of Self-Use Module For The Problem-Solving Framework Of The Number And Mathematical Operations In The Form Of Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) Using The Bar Model

Abstract

The curriculum transformation implemented in the Malaysian Education Development Plan (PPPM) 2013-2025 PPPM emphasizes the concept of high-order thinking skills (HOTS) applied in Mathematical problem-solving skills. However, it is seen to surprise the pupils and was not handled well. The level of achievement of the majority of the pupils in this country in Mathematics is still unsatisfactory. Pupils have difficulty getting good performance in Mathematics especially in public examinations in Malaysia. The mathematical problem-solving framework in the form of HOTS (KP2MK) using the Bar Model strategy that has been developed is seen to help overcome this problem. Therefore, this self-use module developed to ensure that KP2MK using the Bar Model strategy can be used optimally. It can be used as a guide for teachers and pupils in applying KP2MK using the Bar Model strategy in the teaching and learning (TnL) process in the classroom. The self-use module of KP2MK using the Bar Model strategy has been developed based on the Sidek and Jamaludin Module Development Model (2005). This self-use module has obtained validation from 5 experts in the field of Mathematics education. To ensure it has high reliability, a pilot study was conducted involving 35 pupils. The findings indicated that this self-use module has good content validity of 93% (content validity coefficient > 0.70) and good reliability (Cronbach's Alpha coefficient value = 0.96). The implications of the study show that this self-use module definitely can be used as a guide for teachers and students in applying KP2MK using the Bar Model strategy optimally in the TnL process in the classroom.