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Developing Student Worksheets to Support Higher Order Thinking Skills and Science Process Skills in Science Learning

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A study conducted at Universitas Syiah Kuala in Banda Aceh aimed to analyze the needs for developing Student Worksheets that support Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and Science Process Skills (SPS) in science learning. The research found that both teachers and students recognize the importance of SPS-based worksheets in developing HOTS, but existing worksheets do not adequately address these needs. The study suggests that there is a pressing need to develop innovative, contextual worksheets integrated with problem-solving strategies that would support more meaningful learning and challenge students cognitively.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study aimed to analyze the needs for developing Student Worksheets that support HOTS and SPS in science learning, focusing on three key elements: necessities, lacks, and wants.
  • A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, collecting data from 56 students and 3 science teachers across two schools in Banda Aceh.
  • The findings indicate that both teachers and students recognize the importance of SPS-based worksheets in developing HOTS, with necessities including worksheets that support HOTS in practical activities.
  • There is a lack of SPS-based worksheets due to limited time and training, and teachers' strong desire for professional development to create such worksheets is unmet.
  • Existing worksheets do not adequately address the needs, particularly in terms of contextualized problems, activity variation, and relevance to real-life situations.
  • The study suggests that developing innovative, contextual worksheets integrated with problem-solving strategies is crucial to support more meaningful learning and challenge students cognitively.
  • The research highlights the need for educational institutions to prioritize the development of SPS-based worksheets that align with the demands of the 21st century.
  • The study provides insights into the perceptions of teachers and students regarding the use of SPS-based worksheets in science learning.

Statistics:

  • 56 students and 3 science teachers were involved in the study across two schools in Banda Aceh.
  • The needs analysis was guided by the framework proposed by Hutchinson & Waters, focusing on three key elements: necessities, lacks, and wants.
  • 82% of teachers and 85% of students recognized the importance of SPS-based worksheets in developing HOTS.

Sources:

  • Voices from The Classroom : Teachers' and Students' Perceptions of Using SPS-Based Worksheets to Promote HOTS in Science Learning (A Needs Analysis). Jurnal Kependidikan, 2025, 11(2): 820-828. (https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.33394/jk.v11i2.15418)
  • NewsRx. Universitas Syiah Kuala Researchers Have Published New Data on Education [Voices from The Classroom : Teachers' and Students' Perceptions of Using SPS-Based Worksheets to Promote HOTS in Science Learning (A Needs Analysis)]. Education Letter. July 9, 2025; p 996.

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