<![CDATA[The Merdeka Curriculum was introduced to reform Indonesia's education system by fostering independent, enjoyable learning tailored to students’ interests and talents, with an emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. This study evaluates the effectiveness of reading comprehension questions in the Grade 11 English textbook Bahasa Inggris untuk Siswa SMA/MA Berbasis Profil Pelajar Pancasila (published by Yrama Widya) in promoting higher-order thinking skills through Barrett's Taxonomy. Using a descriptive content analysis approach, 118 questions across 10 units were analyzed, including 53 essay, 53 multiple-choice, and 12 true/false questions. Findings indicate a strong focus on literal comprehension (64.41%), with limited emphasis on inferential comprehension (20.34%), appreciation (4.24%), reorganization (3.39%), and evaluation (7.63%). This imbalance suggests the textbook may inadequately support the Merdeka Curriculum’s goals for critical thinking and problem-solving. The study recommends a more balanced distribution of question types to better align with the curriculum’s objectives, thereby enhancing students' critical and creative thinking skills in line with educational improvement goals.]]>
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