AN ANALYSIS OF HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS (HOTS) OF READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS IN ENGLISH EXAMINATION FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BANDARLAMPUNG

Izza, Khabila (2024) AN ANALYSIS OF HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS (HOTS) OF READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS IN ENGLISH EXAMINATION FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BANDARLAMPUNG. Diploma thesis, UIN RADEN INTAN LAMPUNG.

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Abstract

ABSTRACT The importance of Higher Order Thinking Questions (HOTS) as a way to support the process of teaching and learning process is highly recommended to be implied in school. HOTS could encourage students‟ cognitive skills; analyzing, interpreting, and problem solving. In fact, many previous studies stated that not many questions in school final examinations had HOTS. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the use of HOTS questions in English school examinations, particularly in reading comprehension. The researcher wanted to know the percentage of HOTS in the Reading Section of the English school examination. The purpose of this research was to analyze the proportion and how Higher Order Thinking Questions (HOTS) was implied in Junior high school English examinations in Bandar Lampung. Qualitative research was used in this study with the Checklist table. The researcher used the English Final Examination in the 2022–2023 academic year from one of the public junior high schools in Bandarlampung as the main data. It is made up of 50 questions. The quality analysis sheet of HOTS and LOTS question categories from Anderson and Krathwohl's Revised Bloom Taxonomy. These findings indicate that the Junior High School Examination in Bandar Lampung incorporates HOTS questions, with a 30% representation. The "analyze" category dominates, encompassing all cognitive processes, and fostering critical thinking and deeper understanding. In conclusion, HOTS questions have been integrated into the English School Examination in Bandar Lampung, comprising 30% of the exam. These questions primarily involve the "analyze" category, encompassing various cognitive processes. This indicates that the examination not only assesses reading comprehension but also fosters critical thinking and the ability to analyze, evaluate, and generate new ideas and knowledge, thereby enhancing students' critical thinking abilities. Keywords: English Examination, HOTS, LOTS.

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