Hot Question Research Articles

Pengembangan Soal Hots Pada Materi Sistem Pencernaan Manusia Kelas VIII SMP/MTs

The problem in this research is motivated by data about daily assessment questions that still use low-level abilities (LOTS), while 21st century learning requires students to have higher-order thinking skills. This research aims to develop and determine the theoretical and empirical validity of the HOTS questions on the human digestive system for class VIII SMP/MTs. The research conducted is a type of research development, this research produces HOTS questions on the Human Digestive System. The development of this HOTS question refers to the ADDIE model development procedure which consists of five stages, (analyze), (design), (development), (implementation) and (evaluation). This development research produces a product HOTS questions on the material of the human digestive system class VIII, which consists of 8 questions. The results of the average score percentage of theoretical validity by material experts, construction experts, and science teachers are 95.3%, 94.7%, and 98.7%, very valid categories. and empirical validity which contains the validity of the items with 8 questions declared valid, with an average score of 0.597, Reliability resulting in an average score of 0.627 being declared reliable, Distractor producing an average score of 18.7% with poor criteria, and discriminating power produce an average score of 0.35% with sufficient criteria. This shows that the product of HOTS questions that have been developed is feasible to use.

Peningkatan Kompetensi Profesional MGMP Kimia Kabupaten Pasaman Sebagai Pembina Siswa Menghadapi Olimpiade Sains Nasional (OSN)

IMPROVİNG THE PROFESSİONAL COMPETENCE OF MGMP CHEMİSTRY İN PASAMAN REGENCY AS STUDENT COACHES FACİNG THE NATİONAL SCİENCE OLYMPİAD (OSN). Teacher training for National Science Olympiad (OSN) coaches is carried out as an effort to improve the professional competence of the Pasaman Regency Chemistry MGMP to prepare students to take part in competitions at the district and provincial levels. The ability of teachers prior to participating in the training was identified using pre-tests originating from OSN questions for the last five years. The training was carried out through analysis of OSN-K (City/District Level) and OSN-P (Provincial Level) questions for the last 5 years in 5 groups, and each group made written discussions which were compiled into modules that could be used by the trainees to prepare students in their respective schools. After that, discussions on HOTS questions in the fields of Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry were given by the resource persons. At the end of the activity, a final test is given to see the effectiveness of the training. The results of the pre-test and post-test showed an increase in participants' understanding of 23.51. In addition, the response to the activity evaluation questionnaire obtained an average questionnaire of 3.47 (scale 4), which means that the training is in the good category.

PEMANFAATAN EDMODO UNTUK MEMPERSIAPKAN GURU MENGHADAPI PEMBELAJARAN ABAD 21 DI MGMP MATEMATIKA SMA KABUPATEN PONOROGO

In order to prepare students who are able to reason at a high level as well as skilled in using technology, it is necessary to hold a training activity for teachers to design and implement HOTS-oriented learning by utilizing Edmodo as a technology-based teaching medium. The training consisted of material reinforcement (the use of Edmodo, HOTS-oriented learning, preparation of HOTS questions) and workshops (teachers were guided in creating accounts and utilizing the features available in Edmodo as well as developing HOTS-oriented learning modules). The participants were able to inform more about the HOTS after training and about 18 teachers agreed that the participants had been able to construct their learning. In addition, there was also an increase in the ability of teachers to use Edmodo as a technology-based learning media. Of the 22 questionnaires submitted, 14 participants agreed that their understanding of Edmodo had increased and more than 90% of the training participants had been able to understand HOTS-based learning. In addition, although not many participants understand the use of Edmodo, the percentage was still above 50%. In general, 90% of the training participants believe that HOTS-based learning can be applied to the Edmodo as a learning medium.

ANALISIS KUALITAS SOAL PENILAIAN AKHIR SEMESTER GANJIL KELAS IX MATA PELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA DI MTs MANBAUL ULUM BONDOWOSO

This research was intended to describe the quality of the Odd Semester Final Assessment (PAS) for Indonesian Subjects in Class IX MTs ManbaulUlum of Bondowoso in the terms of: 1) cognitive domain level based on KKO (Operational Verb) in the revised edition of Bloom's taxonomy or the development of HOTS questions, and 2) the compatibility of the question with the material, construction and language. The subjects of this research were 50 multiple choice items and the object was the quality of the items. The method used in this research was descriptive qualitative method, because the researcher described the state of the research object/subject. The instruments of this research were documentation and interview method.The results showed that: (1) it was found that 22% met the criteria for developing HOTS questions and 78% were included in the LOTS criteria. It means 11 HOTS questions and 39 LOTS questions.(2) The Semester Final Assessment (PAS) question has one deficiency in the question construction category.The results of the research showed that the subject matter which was formulated was not clear on that one question. Questions and answer choices were not homogeneous and logical. The material and language categories had met the quality standards of the questions. Keywords: HOTS Questions, Quality of PAS Questions, Indonesian Language

Student’s Learning Independence Profiles in Solving HOTS Questions Related to Numeracy

Learning independence is one factor in learning outcomes. The ability to solve HOTS questions related to numeracy is also a learning outcome. This paper examines the profile of student learning independence in solving HOTS questions related to numeracy. Researchers conducted qualitative research. Researchers took data from student work, observations, and interviews. This study describes three learning independence profiles of students in solving HOTS questions related to numeracy. Low independence learning students tend not to use Polya’s theory in working on the given questions; meanwhile, moderate and high learning independence students tend to use Polya’s idea in solving the given problem.

Students’ Mathematical Problem Solving Skills in Solving HOTS Problems

Problem-solving skills have a vital role in students' daily lives. This research aims to describe the students' problem-solving skills in solving HOTS problems. This research is a descriptive study. The research subjects used were 33 eleventh-grade students at one of the senior high schools in Musi Banyuasin, South Sumatera. Problem-solving test with the HOTS problems level was used as a data collection instrument. The results of this study depicted that the students have medium problem-solving skills. The students' problem-solving skills are inconsistent in solving HOTS questions. In understanding the problem stage, students have been able to write down the information obtained from questions, but some have not been able to write down complete and ideal information. While in determining plans and strategies stage, students have been able to make mathematical models based on the information obtained in the previous stage. The students are weak in solving problems stage because students are still not complete in solving problems according to the commands of the questions. The students also have weak in rechecking stage. So, teachers must optimize students' problem-solving skills. The teachers need to optimize students' problem-solving skills through exercises in solving HOTS problems using Polya's steps.

Development of Electronic Module Using TAI to Improve HOTS of High School Students in Fluid Dynamic Materials

This research aims to produce independent learning materials in the form of an electronic module using a cooperative model the Assisted Individualization Team (TAI) type equipped with HOTS questions in a dynamic fluid material. The method used in this study is the development research with developmental stages of ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The cooperative model type Assisted Individualization Team (TAI) has five learning stages: team formation, initial test, group learning, final test, and scoring. This electronic module is equipped with HOTS questions, where HOTS is a high-level thinking skill that includes three indicators, including analyzing skills (C4), evaluating (C5), and creating (C6). The results of the validation of the due diligence of the electronic module by media experts gained a score of 82.60%, the validation in the material aspect by the material experts gained score of 79.92%, the learning experts obtained 87.92%, and the calculation of n-gain test was 0.48 which means moderate category. These scores mean that the electronic physics module using cooperative model Team Assisted Individualization (TAI) type is equipped with HOTS questions in dynamic fluid materials as independent teaching material.

PENDAMPINGAN GURU DALAM PEMAHAMAN KONSEP LOCAL WISDOM DAN PENYUSUNAN SOAL BERBASIS HOTS SEBAGAI UPAYA MENGEMBANGKAN BERPIKIR KREATIF SISWA SMP KOTA AMBON

Assessment is an important component in the learning process. The type of assessment provided must be in accordance with the characteristics of the subject and learning outcomes. Teachers' understanding of science concepts and preparation of HOTS questions is needed in the process of assessing student achievement. Learning in the small islands of Maluku requires teacher strategies in understanding the concept of local wisdom and preparing HOTS-based science questions as an effort to develop students' creative thinking skills in understanding local wisdom concepts and preparing HOTS-based science questions to develop students' creative thinking skills. The training and mentoring is carried out with a classical in-service training pattern, and on the job learning. The results of the service show that the ability of teachers to analyze local wisdom materials varies and needs to be assisted because they do not understand developing HOTS questions, and are used as guidelines for the success of the learning process for local wisdom materials

Problem-solving ability and mathematical disposition of students in solving HOTS problems of arithmetic sequences and sequences based on gender

Mathematical problem-solving skills have an especially important role in learning mathematics. Therefore, the world of education needs to prepare a new generation so that they can think critically, logically, systematically, analytically, creatively, collaborate, and solve HOTS problems. This study aims to describe the problem-solving ability and mathematical disposition of students based on gender. The method used is descriptive qualitative with test instruments in the form of HOTS questions and interviews related to problem-solving indicators and mathematical disposition questionnaires given to 8 students from 34 students of class X MAN 1 Sintang consisting of 4 male students and 4 female students. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that students' mathematical problem-solving ability based on gender has different characteristics and advantages in: 1) understanding the problem; 2) make a problem-solving plan; 3) solve the problem; and 4) re-examine. The mathematical disposition of male students is higher than that of female students. This proves that mathematical disposition is not an absolute requirement so that students can solve HOTS questions on arithmetic sequences and series.

MANIS: Mathematics, analysis, and mathematical communication. How is the student's self-confidence?

Learning mathematics in elementary schools often encounters several obstacles, including the need for students' ability to communicate their understanding to both the teacher and other students. This study aims to describe students' mathematical communication skills in solving HOTS questions about self-confidence. This type of research is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The subjects in this study were fifth-grade students of the Assyfa Learning Center Pasuruan Foundation. The research was focused on two students with high, medium, and low self-confidence. The data analysis technique used in this study is data reduction, analysis, and concluding. The results of this study indicate that students with high self-confidence can fulfill the three indicators of mathematical communication ability.

Difficulty Analysis of Solving HOTS Problems on Harmonic Vibration Using Heller Troubleshooting

This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the types and causes of difficulties experienced by students in solving HOTS questions on harmonic vibration material. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The study was conducted at SMA Negeri 10 Pontianak with a total sample of 44 people. Data collection techniques are giving HOTS test questions and interviews to students of class XI science. Data analysis is done by reducing data, presenting data, and making conclusions. experiences experienced by students in accordance with Heller's problem solving. Based on the results of the study, it is known that the factors causing students to be less than optimal in solving HOTS questions (1) difficulty visualizing problems caused by students not understanding the questions, and lack of habituation to rotate the questions. the problem in the question becomes an image; (2) lack of ability to understand the problem; (3) lack of understanding of the concept; (4) errors in the physical description stage and the solution plan stage, students do not know the concepts used in the problem, and do not master arithmetic operations; (5) students are in a hurry and are less thorough in completing and checking answers. The average percentage of difficulties experienced by students is 85.17% with a very high category.

Can High Order Thinking Thematic and Critical Thinking Skills Affect Student Learning Outcomes?: A Evidence in Elementary Schools in Grobogan Regency, Central Java

This study aims to analyze the effect of applying thematic HOTS questions and critical thinking skills to the learning outcomes of fourth grade elementary school students in Grobogan Regency. The approach that used by the researcher is a quantitative approach, with an ex post facto model design. This study used a sample of 47 students, instruments in research not only used questionnaires and documentation, but also used validity and reliability tests. Normality and linearity tests are used as perquisite test. T-test is used as simple linear regression hypothesis test, meanwhile F test is used as multiple regression test. The results of this study indicated that; (1) The application of thematic HOTS questions proved to have a significant effect of 14.5% on learning outcomes. (2) Critical thinking skills had a significant effect of 22.9% on learning outcomes. (3) The application of thematic HOTS questions and critical thinking together had a significant effect of 0.33% on learning outcomes. This research implies is that the refraction of higher-order thinking and critical thinking must start from elementary school so that students can keep up with the changes in the 21st century, besides that teachers are also to prepare more creative and innovative teaching materials so that learning occurs that sharpens students to think at a higher level.

The Effectiveness of E-Scrapbook Media Containing HOTS Questions on Science Learning Outcomes of Elementary School Students

The low ability of Indonesian students is related to the science learning process which has not fully provided opportunities for students to develop critical reasoning skills. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the E-Scrapbook media containing HOTS questions on the learning outcomes of fourth grade elementary school students. This research is an experimental research using a quantitative approach. The research design used in this study was a one group pre-test post-test design. The subjects of this study amounted to 30 elementary school fourth grade students. The effectiveness of using E-Scrapbook media with HOTS questions can be measured using the test method. The data analysis method used in this research is descriptive and inferential analysis. The analytical technique used to test the hypothesis is Paired Sample T-Test. Hypothesis testing using the help of the IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows version 21.0 program. There is a significant difference in the learning outcomes of students' science before and after participating in learning using the E-Scrapbook media containing HOTS-Based Questions. Thus, the application of E-Scrapbook media containing HOTS-based questions in the learning process effectively has an influence in improving student learning outcomes.

Analisis Kemampuan Literasi Numerasi dalam Menyelesaikan Soal HOTS Materi Bangun Ruang Siswa Kelas V SD

This research aims to find out: (1) the numeracy literacy ability of class V students in solving the HOTS questions on spatial construction materials; (2) the ability of numeracy literacy in male students of class V in solving HOTS questions on space construction; (3) the numeracy literacy ability of female students in class V in solving the HOTS questions on spatial construction. This type of research was qualitative descriptive research. The subject of the research is all V class students at Pucangsewu State Elementary School in the even semester of the 2021/2022 academic year. Data collection used interview, test, and documentation techniques. Test the validity of the data using triangulation techniques followed by data analysis that includes data reduction, data presentation, and verification. The results of this research showed that (1) Pucangsewu State Elementary School V class students with a moderate level of numeracy literacy ability of as much as 33.33%, sufficient as much as 53.34%, and low as much as 13.33%; (2) Class V male students of Pucangsewu State Elementary School with 42.86% medium level numeracy literacy ability, 42.86% sufficient, and 14.28% low level; (3) Class V female students of Negeri Pucangsewu Elementary School with a moderate literacy level of 25%, 62.5% sufficient, and 12.5% ​​low.

Development of Computer Based Test Instrument for Higher Order Thinking Skills (CBT-HOTS) on Chemical Bonding Materials

This study aimed to produce a computer-based test instrument for higher-order thinking skills (CBT-HOTS) on the chemical bonding materials and to determine the higher-order thinking skills of students in Class X MIA at MAN Binjai Academic Year 2021/2022. This research employed the ADDIE model of Research and Development (RD). The test instrument was created in the form of multiple-choice consisting of 30 questions measuring the cognitive domains of analyzing (C4), evaluating (C5), and creating (C6). Based on the findings, the developed instrument was declared feasible for use, considering that it had met the required content validity by expert assessments using the Aiken’s V index in the range of 0.97 to 1.00 and the reliability value of 0.93. The students' higher-order thinking skills on chemical bonding materials were included in the "high" category. It was shown from the percentages of answers to the HOTS questions in each involved domain; analyzing (C4) by 28%, evaluating (C5) by 44%, and creating (C6) by 28%. Additionally, the average score was 74.64, indicating that students' higher-order thinking skills were high.

ANALISIS SOAL TIPE HIGH ORDER THINKING SKILLS (HOTS) PADA MATERI FPB KELAS IV

This research was motivated by the inability of students to understand or recognize the structure and composition of HOTS questions in mathematics. One of the efforts to overcome the problem of low learning achievement and students' thinking skills is to carry out daily assessments which are benchmarks, so there should be a question component by measuring higher-order thinking skills.The purpose of the study was to describe the quality of the odd semester daily assessment questions on the fourth grade FPB material at Elementary School. This type of research is descriptive and uses a qualitative approach. The daily assessment HOTS questions were analyzed by the researcher. The data analysis in this research is to analyze the quality of the questions in the HOTS and LOTS categories, analyze the questions and analyze the characteristics of critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills and problem solving abilities. Based on the results of the study, it showed that the quality of the HOTS questions on the daily assessment with a percentage of 60%.

DESKRIPSI PEMAHAMAN GURU MGMP LAMPUNG TIMUR TERHADAP PERTANYAAN LOTS DAN HOTS SEBAGAI HASIL PELATIHAN MENDESAIN PERTANYAAN

This service activity aims to describe the understanding of MGMP teachers on LOTS and HOTS questions. The activity was held in April 2022 online using the Zoom Meeting application. The number of participants was 36 science teachers, members of the East Lampung MGMP. The training is provided with lecture and question and answer techniques, as well as exercises. Understanding was measured using pretest and posttest. The result of the activity is the average value of the pretest is 42.78 and the average posttest is 55.42, an increase of 12.64 (29.5%). Description of the teacher's understanding of the HOTS and LOTS questions, namely the teacher has increased knowledge based on the test questions in a row: 4.2; 9.0; 13.9; 20.4. As many as 80.95% of the participating teachers have been able to distinguish the level of questions. This result means that the method used is not effective in providing understanding to the teacher.

ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PESERTA DIDIK DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL HOTS MOMENTUM DAN IMPULS MENGGUNAKAN TEORI POLYA

This study aims to identify the ability of students to work on HOTS questions and calculate the level of students’ abilities based on Polya’s theory. The research was conducted at SMA Negeri 2 Sanggau with the research subject of 25 students who were given a test. This study used descriptive qualitative method. Data were collected by essay test and interview. The data analysis technique used is Miles and Huberman. The results showed that the average percentage of students' abilities in solving HOTS questions on momentum and impulse materials was 80.2%. The ability of students is divided into 4 according to Polya's theory (1) the ability to understand problems is 88.8% (2) the ability to make plans is 75.2% (3) the ability to carry out plans is 87.2% (4) the ability to re-examine is 69 ,6%.

Mathematical Critical Thinking Ability in Solving HOTS Problems Based on Cognitive Style and Gender

This study aims to identify students’ mathematical critical thinking ability in solving HOTS problems based on cognitive styles and gender. It is a descriptive and qualitative study. It used the purposive sampling technique to determine 4 subjects based on the categories of impulsive and reflective cognitive styles covering both male and female students. Data were collected by interviews, documentation, the MFFT test, and the mathematical critical thinking skill test using HOTS questions. The results showed that students who have the impulsive cognitive style could meet the FRISCO indicators in solving HOTS questions. Students with a reflective cognitive style could not meet the indicator of reason as they were unable to provide supporting reasons related to the information found. Female students provided a more detailed, coherent, and clearer explanation in solving HOTS questions compared to male students.

The Development of Multiple Representation Based on Student Worksheets to Improve Scientific Representation Skills

The dynamics in science education cannot be separated from the development of technology, along with developments, the age of technology is increasingly mastering various fields in the world, including in the world of education, one of the areas of education that is affected is science education. Science education is expected to be able to bring students to adventure exploring the natural surroundings and recognize themselves through the knowledge, theories, concepts, and principles contained in science learning in order to keep up with the developments in the world of education. 
 One of the schools that also requires learning development is MTsN 4 Magetan, which based on a survey on January 29 has problems, namely the lack of student representation ability and low ability to analyze HOTS questions. So there is a need for learning support that is able to improve the representation ability of students in the form of multiple representation-based worksheets. 
 This study aims to develop multiple representation-based worksheets that have been tested for validity, implementation and effectiveness. This research is a Research and Development (RnD) research with the Borg n Gall model. This LKPD product development was validated by 7 expert validators. The sample used was 20 students of class VII G as a limited-scale trial class and 32 students of class VII B as a large-scale trial class. 
 The developed LKPD product has been declared suitable for use by students after passing 3 stages of testing namely validity, implementation and effectiveness based on 3 main indicators of scientific representation ability, namely connecting students' experiences, problem solving skills and synthesizing information.