Analisis High Order Thinking Skill Siswa Kelas VII dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Aljabar

Abstract

Referring to the Merdeka Curriculum, which required students to think critically, HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) questions served as an evaluation of students’ thinking levels in solving problems. Higher-order thinking skills included the ability to analyze, evaluate, and create. The purpose of this study was to describe the higher-order thinking skills of seventh-grade junior high school students in solving algebra problems based on predetermined indicators. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection methods included tests, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study showed that 8 students met the analysis indicator, namely being able to identify the given and asked information accurately; 11 students met the evaluation indicator, where they were able to select the appropriate solution to solve the problem; and 5 students met the creation indicator, namely being able to explain the solution steps and generate ideas to create new solutions.