How to Develop Hots Questions Based on Contextual Problems

Dwi Ajeng  Safitri; Sulistyarini; Dede  Suratman

doi:10.31851/jmksp.v10i2.20106

Authors

Dwi Ajeng Safitri Universitas Tanjungpura
Sulistyarini Universitas Tanjungpura
Dede Suratman Universitas Tanjungpura

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31851/jmksp.v10i2.20106

Keywords:

Contextual, Development, HOTS Questions, HOTS Thinking Skills

Abstract

The necessity of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in the 21st-century education context is increasingly evident. To assess this construct, it requires an instrument that aligns with HOTS criteria. This study aimed to develop and test HOTS-based question instruments derived from contextual problems in thematic learning for Grade V students at SDN 36 South Pontianak. The research employed the ADDIE development model, but the focus of this paper lies in the tested product results. The final instrument demonstrated excellent feasibility according to expert validation, with an overall average score of 96% (very feasible). Reliability testing yielded a Cronbach’s Alpha value of 0.942, indicating very high internal consistency. Furthermore, item difficulty analysis showed that 36 items were in the medium category, making the instrument appropriate for further use in drilling and assessment activities.

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