HOTs-Based Questions Preparation Strategy on Senior High School's Linear Programme

Agnes Yulitya (State University of Medan, Indonesia)
Mia Rizki Idaroyanni Siregar (State University of Medan, Indonesia)
Nurul Hidayah Sembiring

Interdisciplinary Social Studies
Vol. 1 No. 3 (2021): Reguler Issue

Background: One of the changes in the education assessment system in Indonesia today is the implementation of HOTs (Higher Order Thinking Skills) based assessments. The application of HOTs-based assessment aims to make the learning processe specially mathematics able to encourage students to develop creative thinking skills. Aim: In this article, it examines conceptually with the aim of providing educators with knowledge about the concepts, characteristics, and strategies for preparing HOTs questions. Method: This research includes qualitative descriptive research. Findings: The strategies for compiling HOTs questions are (1) Analyzing the basic competencies that will be made about HOTs; (2) Arranging a grid of questions; (3) Using interesting problems in everyday life; (4) Writing questions; and (5) Make assessment guide lines and answer keys.