Implementation Of Hots (Higher Order Thinking Skill) Based Learning In Improving Learning Interest Of Grade X

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)-based learning on students’ learning interest in Economics among tenth-grade students of SMA Swasta Santa Maria Medan. The research used an experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design. The sample consisted of class X-1 (control, 30 students) and class X-2 (experimental, 29 students). The instrument used was a student learning interest questionnaire.The results showed that students’ learning interest in the control class increased by 10.20 points, while the experimental class increased by 14.97 points. The independent sample t-test indicated a significant difference between the two groups with t(58) = 3.09 and p = 0.003 (< 0.05). This means HOTS-based learning has a positive and significant effect on improving students’ learning interest.