This article discusses the development of interactive multimedia learning media designed to enhance Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) among fifth-grade elementary students in mathematics.
Background
- There is a gap between educational policies that demand mastery of HOTS (analysis, evaluation, and creation) and classroom teaching practices that remain dominated by conventional methods.
- Many students perceive mathematics as a difficult, abstract, and boring subject due to a lack of engaging and varied learning media.
- Teachers often face limitations in technological mastery required to design interactive media that incorporate HOTS-based questions.
Methodology
- This study employs a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation).
- The study involved 60 fifth-grade students, divided into an experimental group and a control group.
Research Findings
- Product: An interactive multimedia application titled "QUIZ-MATH-HOTS Grade 5" which features subject matter (fractions and geometry), interactive quizzes with immediate feedback, and student progress reports.
- Validity: The media was declared "Highly Valid" with a total score of 86.7% based on assessments by media and subject matter experts.
- Practicality: The media was rated as highly practical for use in classroom learning.
- Effectiveness: There was a significant difference in learning outcomes between the experimental group (average score of 84.3) and the control group (average score of 72.1), indicating that the interactive quiz media is effective in improving students' mathematics learning outcomes.
Conclusion
The use of HOTS-oriented interactive multimedia quizzes has been proven feasible, practical, and effective in improving mathematics learning outcomes for elementary students. This innovation helps transform the learning experience from passive to more active and cognitively challenging.
Author Profile:
D.Yuliana Sinaga, Fine Eirene Siahaan, Christin Rangkuti (Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia).
Research Source:
Sinaga, D.Y., Siahaan, F.E., & Rangkuti, C. (2026). "Development of HOTS-Oriented Interactive Multimedia-Based Quiz for Elementary Mathematics Learning". Journal of Educational Analytics (JEDA), 5(2).
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