Optimalisasi Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) dalam Kurikulum Merdeka: Strategi dan Konsep Penyusunan Soal Bahasa Arab di MTs Pembangunan Jakarta

Abstract

The application of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in the Kurikulum Merdeka at MTs Pembangunan Jakarta aims to enhance students' critical, analytical, and creative thinking skills, particularly in Arabic language learning. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method, utilizing data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, and document analysis. The research subjects include Arabic language teachers and students involved in HOTS-based learning processes. The findings indicate that the strategy for designing HOTS questions involves a text-based analysis approach, group discussions, and collaborative projects, which are effective in stimulating students' critical thinking. Teachers also use interactive learning media, such as videos and case studies, to encourage students to connect Arabic language knowledge with real-life contexts. Despite challenges such as time constraints and students' adaptation to HOTS questions, the overall implementation of HOTS demonstrates positive impacts on improving students' linguistic and cognitive abilities. The steps for designing Arabic language questions based on HOTS in this school include determining learning objectives, selecting question types, defining the level of difficulty, integrating HOTS, designing the question concept, drafting the questions, utilizing supporting media, conducting validation and trials, and providing assessment and feedback.