Helping Students Understand and Prepare for Multiple-Choice Questions Requiring Higher-Order Thinking Skills

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Drew Appleby
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills

scholarly journals Tapping into Bloom Taxonomy’s Higher-Order Cognitive Processes: The Case for Multiple Choice Questions as a Valid Assessment Tool in the ESP Classroom

2021 ◽  
pp. 160-171
Author(s):  
Iryna Lenchuk ◽  
Amer Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills

This article describes the results of Action Research conducted in an ESP classroom of Dhofar University located in Oman. Following the call of Oman Vision 2040 to emphasize educational practices that promote the development of higher-order cognitive processes, this study raises the following question: Can an online multiple choice question (MCQ) quiz tap into the higher-order cognitive skills of apply, analyze and evaluate? This question was also critical at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic when Omani universities switched to the online learning mode. The researchers administered an online MCQ quiz to 35 undergraduate students enrolled in an ESP course for Engineering and Sciences. The results showed that MCQ quizzes could be developed to tap into higher-order thinking skills when the stem of the MSQ is developed as a task or a scenario. The study also revealed that students performed better on MCQs that tap into low-level cognitive skills. This result can be attributed to the prevalent practice in Oman to develop assessment tools that tap only into a level of Bloom’s taxonomy, which involves the cognitive process of retrieving memorized information. The significance of the study lies in its pedagogical applications. The study calls for the use of teaching and assessment practices that target the development of higher-order thinking skills, which is aligned with the country’s strategic direction reflected in Oman vision 2040.

scholarly journals KEMAMPUAN GURU BAHASA INDONESIA DALAM MEMBUAT SOAL TES BERBASIS HOTS (HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS) DI SMP SEKECMATAN KARANGNUNGGAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Deni Chandra ◽  
Dedi Heryadi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia

ABSTRAK: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan (1) kemampuan guru mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia dalam membuat soal tes berbasis Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) tingkat SMP se-Kecamatan Karangnunggal Kabupaten Tasikmalaya dan (2) menganalisis kesesuaian soal tes yang dibuat oleh guru mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia ditinjau dari kriteria soal Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di tiga Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) yang berada di Kecamatan Karangnunggal Kabupaten Tasikmalaya dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif.Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah guru mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia yang secara keseluruhan berjumlah 7 orang. Sumber data dari SMP N 1 Karangnunggal sebanayak 2 orang, dari SMP Negeri 3 Karangnunggal sebanyak 2 orang dan dari SMP IT Karangnunggal sebanyak 3 orang. Data yang diperoleh berupa soal esai dan pilihan ganda yang dibuat oleh setiap responden.Pemerolehan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen tes.Data tersebut dikaji dengan teknik analisis deskriptif. Hasil pengkajian pertama diperoleh kemampuan guru mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia dalam membuat soal tes berbasis HOTS dalam bentuk esai maupun pilihan ganda masih rendah. Hal tersebut terbukti dari jumlah keseluruhan soal yang masih berada pada ranah ingatan (C1).Hasil pengkajian yang kedua diperoleh bahwa bentuk soal pilihan ganda ataupun esai belum memenuhi kriteria soal HOTS yang baik.Hal itu terbukti dari masih banyaknnya soal pilihan ganda ataupun esai yang belum menggunakan stimulus yang menarik dan kontekstual, mengukur kemampuan kognitif level analisis, evaluasi, maupun mencipta serta belum mengandung jawaban yang tersirat.KATA KUNCI: Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS); Kemampuan Guru; Soal Tes>ABILITY OF INDONESIAN TEACHERS IN MAKING TEST BASED HOTS (HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS) IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT KARANGNUNGGAL�ABSTRACT: This research is aimed to describe (1) the ability of Bahasa Indonesia teachers to construct the questions based on HOTS for Junior High School students in Karangnunggal district Tasikmalaya and (2) the analysis of examination questions that are made by Bahasa Indonesia teachers considering the criteria of HOTS. This research was conducted at 3 Junior High School in Karangnunggal district by using qualytative descriptive method. The data source in this research is teachers of Bahasa Indonesia which amount 7 teachers. The data source are 2 teachers from SMPN 1 Karangnunggal, 2 teachers from SMPN 3 Karangnunggal, and 3 teachers from SMP IT Karangnunggal. The data gained are essay questions and multiple choice questions which are made by each respondent. The aquisition of the data in this research is using test. Those datas are examined by using descriptive analysis technique. The result of first assesment is that the ability of Bahasa Indonesia teachers to construct the quesrions based on HOTS in essay and multiple choice form is skill low. That statment is proven from the whole numbers of questions that is in memory domain (C1). The second assesment results that the assay and multiple choice from have not fulfilled the criteria of a good HOTS questions. That statment is proven from the essay and multiple choice questions that are still lack of interesting and contextual stimulants, measure that analysis level, evaluation level, and creating level of cognitif ability and also have not contained implicit answer.KEYWORDS: Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS); Teachers Ability; Test Question.

scholarly journals Blended Learning: The Effect on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in Thermodynamics

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 262-271
Author(s):  
Asep Saefullah ◽  
Amalia Fitriyani ◽  
Yayat Ruhiyat ◽  
Diana Ayu Rostikawati
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Quasi Experimental

This study aims to determine the effect of the application of the blended learning model to improving higher order thinking skills (HOTS) on thermodynamic material. The research method used in this study is quasi-experimental, while the research design used is Non Equivalent Design. Samples were taken using purposive sampling technique, with class XI MIA 1 as an experimental class and XI MIA 2 as a control class. The instrument used in this study was an HOTS test item in the form of multiple choice questions. Data analysis techniques using SPSS software to test hypotheses, and Microsoft Excel to determine the magnitude of the increase in HOTS. The results of the independent sample t-test showed a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.03. Large increase in the experimental class by 0.50 (50%), and by 0.40 (40%) in the control class. This shows that learning using the blended learning model has a better effect in HOTS than learning without blended learning.

scholarly journals The Developmment of the Assessment's Instrument Based on Higher Order Thinking Skills To Measure Dimension of Persuasive Text Skills on Students Of Class VIII in Junior High School Muhammadiyah 7 Medan

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-186
Author(s):  
Indah Fajarini ◽  
M. Oky Fardian Gafari ◽  
Abdurahman Adisaputera
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Class Viii

This research deals with the development of the assessment’s instrument based on higher order thinking skills to measure dimension of persuasive text skills on students of class VIII in junior high school Muhammadiyah 7 Medan. The type of this research is research and development. The sampling technique used in this study is purposive sampling technique. The result shows that the process of developing assessment instruments is based on Higher Order Thinking Skills on Indonesian language subjects in junior high school Muhammadiyah 7 Medan through 4 stages, there are: (1) Preparation of Tests, (2) Selection of Media (3) Selection of Formats (4) Initial design results by composing stories board, make layouts by paying attention to the color and composition and fill the layout with activities in the form of, activity 1 contains the mapping of KI, KD, and indicators, as well as 10 multiple choice questions and 5 description questions. Activity 2 contains the mapping of KI, KD, and indicators as well as 15 multiple choice questions and 5 description questions and scoring, answer keys, glossary and bibliography.

scholarly journals The Effect of Index Card Match Method to The Math Critically Thinking Skill Oriented to Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Firda Halawati Bayasut
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Index Card ◽  
Match Method ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills

<p>This study aims to: (1) find out the use of the Index Card Match method in mathematics; (2) determine the students’ ability of mathematics critical thinking with Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS); (3) determine whether there is an influence of the use of Index Card Match method to the students’ ability of mathematics critical thinking with HOTS. This study uses the pre-experimental method with one group for the pretest-posttest design. The population in this study was all students of Senior High School in Kadugede, Kuningan, West Java, totaling 1008 students. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The sample of this study was taken from two classes from class VII D as a control class with 37 students and class VII E as an experimental class with 38 students. The test instruments used were multiple-choice questions. Tests were given at the initial test (pretest) and final test (posttest). The testing data were analyzed using the independent samples t-test which has previously been tested for normality and homogeneity. The results of this study indicate: (1) the use of the Index Card Match method in mathematics learning in the experimental class was positively well and students looked serious and enthusiastic in following the teaching and learning process; (2) The students’ ability of mathematics critical thinking by using the Index Card Match method increased both in the experimental and control classes; (3) There was an influence of the use of the Index Card Match method in students' ability of mathematics critical thinking oriented to HOTS.</p>

HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS ASSESSMENT (HOTS)

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-44
Author(s):  
I Wayan Widana
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Skills Assessment ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills

This study aims to: 1) provide knowledge and understanding to the teachers about the concept and characteristics of the HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) assessment extensively and deep; and 2) improve the skills of the teachers to develop HOTS assessment. To achieve Reviews These objectives, the research literature sourced from journals, reference books, modules, Internet, and other sources such as the print and electronic media that are relevant to the topic HOTS development assessment. Data collected by documentation and observation techniques. The research of data were Analyzed using descriptive exploratory methods. The results of the data analysis are as follows: 1) HOTS assessments are questions or tasks that have Reviews These characteristics: to assess students abilities to analyze, Evaluate, and create based on contextual issues, and are not routine (not familiar); 2) steps compose HOTS items are: a) analyze the KD that can be created HOTS items, b) arrange the blueprint of HOTS items, c) write down the items on the card matter, d) Determine the answer key (multiple choice questions form) or arrange rubric / scoring guidelines (essay form), e) perform qualitative analysis, and f) perform quantitative analysis; 3) the advantage of HOTS assessments are: a) Increase the stundents motivation to learn and b) improve learning outcomes. and f) perform quantitative analysis; 3) the advantage of HOTS assessments are: a) Increase the stundents motivation to learn and b) improve learning outcomes. and f) perform quantitative analysis; 3) the advantage of HOTS assessments are: a) Increase the stundents motivation to learn and b) improve learning outcomes.

scholarly journals Development of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Measurement Ability Instruments in Learning High School Biology

Ta dib ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Iqlas Sari AS ◽  
Ade Dewi Maharani ◽  
Yosmed Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Formative Evaluation ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Expert Review ◽  
One To One ◽  
High Level

This study aims to produce instruments that can measure the level of students' higher order thinking skills that are valid and practical for students of class XI SMA. The developed instrument contains 40 multiple choice questions, and 10 essay questions consisting Taxonomy Levels C4, C5, and C6 with indicators of high-level thinking critical thinking, decision making, problem solving and creative thinking. This  research used the Research and Development (R&D) type of Tessmer's modified formative evaluation with the stages of self-evaluation, prototyping (expert review, one-to-one, and small group). The result of tis research indicates that the instrument for measuring higher order thinking skills in class XI Biology SMA students developed is categorized as very valid and very practical with the validity value of expert rivew very valid (89.9%), one-to-one is very valid (87, 5%)). And the practical value of teachers is very practical (91.33%), and students are very practical (87.15%).

scholarly journals Quantitative Analysis Towards Higher Order Thinking Skills of Chemistry Multiple Choice Questions for University Admission

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-185
Author(s):  
Muhammad Reza* ◽  
Kana Puspita ◽  
Coryna Oktaviani
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Discriminatory Power ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Item Score ◽  
University Admission ◽  
Difficulty Index

The research about quantitative analysis towards higher order thinking skill of chemistry multiple questions for university admission is carried out in the acceleration class of SMAN Modal Bangsa. This research aims to analyze the test of validity, reliability, correlation between difficulty index and discriminatory power, functioning and nonfunctioning distractors of chemistry multiple questions quantitatively which are frequently offered to students in national university admission. It used a descriptive-quantitative method and purposive sampling technique. Students of the acceleration class were selected purposely because they have been frequently answering the higher order thinking questions. Data were collected using 20 multiple choice questions developed from questions banks. Before questions used for students, the questions were assessed by two validators. The result of the validity test shows that 100% questions were valid with an average scale score of 0.93 (best valid). Further analysis used a reliability test to indicate the correlation of item score and total score of questions symbolized by Cronbach alpha of 0.94, 0.92 and 0.89 for aspect of content, construction, language or culture, respectively. The correlation between difficulty index and discriminatory power was reliable with correlation coefficient of 0.842. The final analysis is done towards distractor function, and it shows that overall 83.75% was functioning distractors. Then, nine questions or 45% met ideal expectations with four functioning distractors. Therefore, the most higher order thinking chemistry multiple questions have good quality or feasible to be used in university admission.    Keywords: higher order thinking, validity, reliability, difficulty index, discriminatory power and distractors

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