Indonesia’s ranking on the 2018 PISA results, Indonesia was ranked 70 out of 78 countries that participated in the OECD with an average score of 396. The purpose of this study was to analyze the need for the development of HOTS-based integrated science teaching materials for grade VI elementary schools. The research data were obtained through literature study, documentation, observation and interviews. The data analysis involved several steps, namely, data reduction, categorization, validity checkings, interpretation, and inferences. The things analyzed include: 1) Local conditions of the school, 2) Student books and teacher books, 3) Curriculum, and 4) Student characteristics. The results of this research showed that students only use books from the government. There are no HOTS based books yet. Based on the result, the development of HOTS based integrated science teaching materials in grade VI elementary schools is required.
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