Training Program on Developing HOTS's Instrument (The Improving Abilities for Elementary School Teachers)

• Main Authors: Ahmad, Syafri, Andika, Refiona, Hendri, Sherlyane, Kenedi, Ary Kiswanto
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: UGM Digital Press 2020-11-01
• Series: Digital Press Social Sciences and Humanities
• Online Access: https://digitalpress.ugm.ac.id/article/376

Many teachers were unable to write HOTS questions based on the outlines for elementary school students. This resulted in many students being unable to answer HOTS questions because the questions developed were difficult, not following the HOTS category. The purpose of this training is to improve the ability of elementary school teachers to write HOTS questions. This training method is a participatory method using a lecture approach and direct guidance. The result of this training is to increase the teacher's knowledge from the teacher's initial ability of 63.76 to 87.65. Besides, teacher skills also increased from basic skills with a score of 56.95 to 85.35. In conclusion, the training provided can improve the knowledge and skills of teachers in writing HOTS questions. The implication of this training is as a reference in improving the ability to write HOTS questions for elementary school teachers.