Learning Science in Elementary School Based on Hots

Abstract

This study is aimed to explain learning science in elementary school based on Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS). The current development demands every individual especially students to be able to compete in many ways of life to face 21st century area. All those matters can be materialized if students get used to solve their problems. In order to solve the problems, higher order thinking skill (HOTS) is needed. HOTS can be applied in elementary school through lerning science. As the Curriculum 2013 demans higher order thinking skill, therefore the process and the science learning assesment have to reflect to HOTS. The main discussion of this study is how the process and the assesment of science based on HOTS. The learning processes based on HOTS are Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Contextual Teaching Learning(CTL). The learning assesment based on HOTS has include cognitive dimention level C4 (analyzing), C5 (evaluating), and C6 (creating). By using learning model and being supported by assesment that reflects to HOTS, it is expected that it will be able to increase the quality of education in Indonesia.