HOTS Question Analysis in Elementary Mathematics: Focus on Fractions, Geometry, and Comparison Topics in 6th Grade

Rizki Rahmali Fadhillah; Erza Mulia Agustin; Astrid Ramadhanti; Jesi Alexander Alim; Muhammad Fendrik

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i1.1367

Authors

Rizki Rahmali Fadhillah Universitas Riau https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2359-6061
Erza Mulia Agustin Universitas Riau
Astrid Ramadhanti Universitas Riau
Jesi Alexander Alim Universitas Riau
Muhammad Fendrik Universitas Riau https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6954-6448

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i1.1367

Keywords:

Elementary School , HOTS Questions , Math Skills

Abstract

This study aims to determine the mathematical ability of sixth-grade students in solving Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) type mathematics problems. This study is a descriptive qualitative study. The study's subjects were sixth-grade students from 3 elementary schools in Pekanbaru City. The methods used in this study include tests, interviews, and documentation. The test consisted of 15 HOTS-type mathematics verification questions. The test results were then explained and supported by interviews and student documentation. The results showed that students' abilities to solve HOTS mathematics problems across three schools differed significantly. Category A schools had an average score of 49.5, which was in the high category. Category B schools (average 20.0, medium category) and Category C schools (average 17.6) showed abilities in Fractions, Geometry, and Comparison that were in the low category. From these results, it can be seen that students have different abilities in solving problems. From the perspective of problem description and solution, students have not fully used concepts and procedures to formulate and solve problems. From a communication perspective, students have not fully written their answers coherently or provided a solution to the problem.

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Author Biographies

Rizki Rahmali Fadhillah, Universitas Riau

Was born in Dabo Singkep on March 24, 2002. He is a graduate of the Bachelor’s Program in Elementary School Teacher Education (PGSD) at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Riau, and is currently pursuing his postgraduate studies in Elementary Education at the same university.

Erza Mulia Agustin, Universitas Riau

Was born in Pl—Kumpai on August 28, 2001. She completed her undergraduate studies in Mathematics at the University of Riau and is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Elementary Education at the same university. She works as a teacher at JR Primary and is actively engaged in writing articles in reputable journals. Suggestions and constructive feedback are greatly appreciated to further improve the quality of her academic writing.

Astrid Ramadhanti, Universitas Riau

Was born in Pekanbaru. She is currently a teacher at SDI Al Azhar 54 Pekanbaru and is pursuing a postgraduate degree in Elementary Education at University of Riau.

Jesi Alexander Alim, Universitas Riau

She is a lecturer in the Elementary Education Study Program at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Riau University. She teaches in both the bachelor’s and master’s programs in Elementary Education. Her research focuses on mathematics learning in elementary schools and Realistic Mathematics Education (RME). She has published numerous scientific articles in national and international journals.

Muhammad Fendrik, Universitas Riau

He is a lecturer in the Elementary Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Riau. He teaches in both the bachelor’s and master’s programs in Elementary Education. His research focuses on Malay ethnomathematics in elementary schools. He has published numerous scientific works in national and international journals.

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