Analysis of Mid-semester Assessment in Cultivating Critical Thinking of Elementary School Students

Abstract

Critical thinking skills can provide the right direction for thinking, working and assisting students in determining the proper steps in solving problems. The elementary school level plays a vital role in developing these thinking skills. A student's ability to think critically can be measured by providing an indicator of High Older Thinking Skills (HOTS). Mid-semester Assessment (PTS) is a series of assessment components that elementary school students must pass after the middle of the semester. This study aimed to analyzed the content of HOTS-based questions at PTS of Science subject regarding indicators of critical thinking skills. This study used a qualitative with a content analysis method. The content studied is about PTS of Science subject semester 1 of fifth grade. The data analysis used includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. In this study, some findings described the realm of cognition for the category of questions based on HOTS oriented from C4 to C6. Indicators of critical thinking skills analyzed include interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, and explanation. The results of this study can be used as input for teachers in developing HOTS-based questions in improving students' critical thinking skills. This study is an essential finding in preparing PTS of Science subject questions that can foster students' critical thinking skills.

Analysis of Generation Z's Social Media Marketing Activities Relations on Brand Equity: Context on Fashion Products

“…For data analysis using SPSS version 23 software, this data analysis makes it possible to test hypotheses and make conclusions based on empirical evidence. The operational definition of the social media marketing activities variable consists of entertainment, interaction, trendiness, and customization (Khajeh Nobar et al, 2020); (Seo & Park, 2018); the operational definition of the brand experience variable consists of product interaction, customer service, brand presence, and consistency (Amer et al, 2023); (Rahmawati & Hidayati, 2023); the operational definition of the brand trust variable consists of product quality, transparency, social responsibility, and security and privacy (Roets et al, 2014); (Chung & Kim, 2014); the operational definition of brand equity variables consists of perceived quality, brand awareness, brand association, and brand loyalty (Rahmawati & Hidayati, 2023); (Amer et al, 2023). The results of the experiment's reliability shown in Table 2 above prove that all indicators have a Cronbach alpha value for each instrument > 0.60, so it can be concluded that all the instruments used are reliable.…”

“…Copyright © 2024, SULTANIST: Jurnal Manajemen dan Keuangan Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Sultan Agung products (H. J. Kim, 2012); (Huaman-Ramirez & Merunka, 2019). Generation Z has unique characteristics and consumption preferences that are different from previous generations, so it is necessary to understand how brand experiences can be tailored to their preferences and expectations (Yu & Yuan, 2019); (Rahmawati & Hidayati, 2023). This research can explore various aspects of brand experience that influence brand equity in fashion products, such as product quality, customer service, interaction with the brand via social media, and physical or online store experience.…”