Math Educa Journal
Vol 10, No 1 (2026)

A NEEDS ANALYSIS OF MATHEMATICS TEACHER LITERACY MENTORING TO ENHANCE STUDENTS' HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS (HOTS)

Nita Putri Utami (UIN Imam Bonjol Padang)
Resva Ingriza (UIN Imam Bonjol Padang)
Nana Sepriyanti (UIN Imam Bonjol Padang)
Amania Khairul (UIN Imam Bonjol Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Aug 2026

Abstract

The demands of the 21st century require teachers to possess mathematical literacy, information technology proficiency, and Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). This study aims to analyze the needs for mathematics teacher literacy mentoring in an effort to enhance students' HOTS within the Mathematics Teachers’ Working Group (MGMP) of Senior High Schools in Pesisir Selatan Regency. The study employed a descriptive quantitative research design. Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed to mathematics teachers, while percentage analysis was used to identify the distribution of responses and mentoring needs. The findings revealed that the aspect of mathematical literacy requiring the greatest mentoring support was conceptual understanding of mathematics, with a percentage of 76.7%. Furthermore, in supporting the improvement of students' HOTS, the learning component most in need of development assistance was HOTS-based teaching modules, with a percentage of 53.3%. These findings indicate that teachers still require capacity-building support in integrating mathematical literacy into HOTS-oriented learning. Therefore, appropriate strategies are needed to strengthen teachers' conceptual understanding and their ability to develop HOTS-based instructional materials, thereby making the learning process more effective in enhancing students' higher-order thinking skills.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

matheduca

Publisher

Subject

Mathematics

Description

Math Educa Journal diterbitkan oleh Program Studi Tadris Matematika Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan UIN Imam Bonjol Padang sejak tahun 2017. Terbit dua kali setahun pada bulan April dan Oktober. Berisi tulisan yang diangkat dari hasil penelitian di bidang: Matematika dan Pendidikan matematika. ...