HOTS Problem-Solving Ability and Its Relation to Spatial Ability

Abstract

The ability to solve HOTS problems is an ability that must be possessed by every student, especially in learning mathematics. However, students' ability to solve HOTS problems is not optimal. This can be seen from the low achievement of Indonesia in the PISA and TIMMS tests. This study aims to determine how the ability of students to solve HOTS problems, especially in geometry material, which is seen from the spatial abilities of each student at SMPN 1 Madapangga. This research is qualitative research, with the research subjects being seventh-grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Madapangga. The selection of research subjects used purposive sampling. The research subjects were selected based on the results of the spatial ability test. The data collection method used in this study was a test. The data in this study were analyzed in 3 stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results of this study indicate that students who have low spatial abilities cannot analyze, evaluate, develop, and create. Students with moderate spatial ability can analyze but have not been able to evaluate and create. Students with high spatial ability can analyze and evaluate but have not been able to create.