RESPON PESERTA DIDIK TERHADAP SOAL HOTS BERBASIS WORDWALL PADA TOPIK KONDISI PEREKONOMIAN DI DAERAHKU

Abstract

This study aims to identify and describe students’ responses to Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions developed using the Wordwall platform on the topic “The Economic Conditions in My Region” in fifth-grade elementary school. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach. The subjects of the study were 47 students from two elementary schools: SDN Sambongpari and SDN 1 Gununglipung. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire, interviews, and observations. The questionnaire consisted of nine statements reflecting cognitive, affective, and conative aspects related to the use of HOTS-based questions in Wordwall. The results showed that students gave a highly positive response, with an average percentage of 92%. Students reported feeling happy, interested, and more engaged in learning, while also expressing a willingness to use Wordwall in future learning activities. These findings indicate that Wordwall can serve as an innovative alternative for presenting HOTS-based assessments that are effective, engaging, and suitable for elementary school learners. Therefore, Wordwall is recommended as a learning evaluation tool in HOTS-oriented thematic instruction at the elementary level.