Evaluating student higher order thinking on geometrical optics in the distance learning during covid 19

Abstract

Distance learning during covid 19 is in line with future learning in the era of the Industrial revolution 4.0 and Society 5.0. The purpose of this study is to evaluate students' higher order thinking on geometrical optics material as a result of the implementation of distance learning during the covid 19 pandemic. This study uses a cross sectional approach and quantitative descriptive data analysis by investigating the distribution of students' abilities for each aspect, which is then made a percentage based on the assessment criteria. Number of participants N=306 students from class XI for the academic year 2020/2021, using cluster random sampling based on geographic location. The physics question instruments used are multiple choice questions and descriptions, based on Bloom's revised taxonomy for cognitive levels of analyzing (C4), evaluating (C5) and creating (C6). The results showed that the overall high order thinking of students was in the sufficient category (27.02%). The implications of the results of this study are providing good facilities, emphasizing collaborative learning strategies, and providing application of questions in an effort to improve students' higher order thinking.