Disclosure of Student Ability in Working on Higher-Order Thinking Skills Questions through Rasch Modeling

Abstract

Information on students' ability in higher-order thinking obtained during the learning process can certainly provide an overview for teachers to evaluate appropriate and effective learning. In this context, how can a teacher properly carry out diagnostic and remedial teaching based on the information on student abilities obtained? Therefore, this study aims to provide a disclosure analysis technique for the acquisition of students' abilities in higher-order thinking. This research is one of the stages of Design-Based Research (DBR), which is a reflection to produce design principles and perfect their implementation. Determination of the research sample is done by using the purposive sampling technique. Data collection of students' ability in higher-order thinking was done through HOTS-based test questions developed based on the cognitive hierarchy adopted from Bloom's taxonomy. The results of the acquisition of students' abilities in higher-order thinking were then analyzed through Rasch modeling with the help of the Winsteps 3.75 application. Based on the results of