Train the skills of making HOTS-based physics questions to physics teachers in Mojokerto

Abstract

Higher-order-thinking skills (HOTS) are skills that must be possessed to be globally competitive in the 21st century. Therefore, HOTS should be trained and assessed in learning, including learning physics. To measure HOTS, you need questions that agree with the HOTS criterion. Not all physics teachers understand the characteristics of HOTS. This study aimed to practice the skills of making HOTS-based physics questions for physics teacher in Mojokerto. The method used is a one-shot case study. Physics teachers understand HOTS characteristics and trained on how to make HOTS questions starting from fundamental competency analysis in the curriculum to creating HOTS questions for physics. The results showed that 60% of the teachers who were able to complete the task of making HOTS-based physics questions from all the participants who attended the training activities. It shows that efforts are still needed to improve teachers’ quality and capacity in preparing HOTS questions for physics subjects.