JURNAL ILMIAH GLOBAL EDUCATION
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020): JURNAL ILMIAH GLOBAL EDUCATION, Volume 1 Nomor 2, Desember 2020

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' ABILITY TO COMPLETE MATHEMATICAL HOTS QUESTIONS

Samsul Hadi (Institut Pendidikan Nusantara Global)
Suratman Wijaya (SMP Negeri 1 Pringgasela)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2020

Abstract

ABSTRACT Mathematical High Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) problem solving is part of students' abilities which require creativity, criticality, and student analysis in solving both simple and complex problems. This study aims to analyze the ability of junior high school students in solving mathematics HOTS problems. This research uses a case study-based qualitative approach. Research participants consisted of 30 students consisting of 13 male students and 17 female students in class VIII at one of the public junior high schools in East Lombok, NTB, in the odd semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. The research sample was determined by purposive sampling. The instrument used was a description test of HOTS questions and interviews. The results showed that the ability of junior high school students in solving HOTS questions was still low both in understanding problems, making problem representations, developing strategies, and executing strategies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jige

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

Focus and Scope JIGE publishes original research papers, case reports, and review articles. The publication includes the following topics: Early childhood education. Adult education Mathematics and science education. Guidance and counseling education. Educational technology. Character education. ...