Penguasaan, sikap dan minat murid terhadap Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi (KBAT) bagi mata pelajaran matematik sekolah rendah

Abstract

Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) is an important element that needs to be given attention in the learning process. Attitudes and interests of students have the potential to influence the mastery of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS. Not many studies have been conducted to see the relationship between the three variables. This study aims to examine the level of attitudes and interests of Year 5 students towards Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) achievement in Mathematics subjects in the district of Kluang, Johor. This study uses a quantitative design that involves a questionnaire instrument measuring interests and attitudes as well as a test of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) A total of 210 Year 5 students were involved as respondents for this study. Descriptive analysis of respondents showed a good level of agreement on interests and attitudes. In addition, students 'mastery of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) was at a moderate level. Furthermore, Spearman correlation analysis showed that there was a positive relationship between attitudes and interests in students' mastery of Skills. Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS Mathematics. The multiple regression analysis conducted showed that attitudes and interests were significant predictors of students' mastery of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). Several suggestions have been made for further research in the future to assist students and teachers in strengthening Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS).