Desain Pembelajaran RME untuk Mengembangkan Kemampuan HOTS Siswa Pada Materi Bangun Ruang Sisi Datar Kubus

Abstract

Higher order thinking skills in learning are the application of thinking processes to complex situations. Every student can think, but most students need encouragement and guidance for higher order thinking processes. This study uses the Instructional Development Model (MPI). This study aims to explain the outline of the activities planned to design learning in cube VIII material, the development of learning objectives, the expected results, and practice questions that require the use of high-level skills. Learning activities that apply RME principles guide the implementation of processes that lead to HOTS-oriented problem-solving abilities. Several efforts must be made to improve students' higher order thinking skills in mathematics, namely: (1) involving students in non-routine problem solving activities; (2) facilitating students to develop the ability to analyze and evaluate (critical thinking) and creative abilities (creative thinking); and (3) encourage students to construct their own knowledge, so that learning becomes meaningful for students. It is hoped that educators can apply the characteristics of RME by using learning designs based on real life or situations that can be imagined by students, because this article shows that the RME design has the potential to improve the HOTS ability of junior high school students, especially in the topic of cubes.