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Higher Order Thinking Skills
In English Language & MathematicsSpeaker: Dr Khoo Kay Yong BSc. (Malaya), MS(ITE) (HKU), EdD (HKU)
Furthermore, low-skilled workers are being "turned away at the factory door and increasingly becoming the long-term unemployed . . .”(Collins, 2014).
Today’s employers want workers who can think critically, solve problems creatively, innovate, collaborate and communicate.
LOTSLower Order Thinking Skills
Comprehension
Knowledge remembering
Identify
Copy
Describe
List
Define
AssessmentTechniques
MCQ test
Explain
Fill in the blanks
Quizzes
Give examples
Summarize
HOTSHigher Order Thinking Skills
Construct
Applying
Problem solving
Producing
AnalyzingArguing
Evaluating
AssessmentTechniques
Essay questions
Projects
Justify
Compare and decideReflect
Many teachers and employers have been expressing concern that young people “cannot think”.
Indeed, research has shown that today’s students tend to be weak in critical thinking and do poorly in simple logical reasoning tests.
Entertainment
PassiveFor enjoymentShort-livedDoes not require relevanceEscape from problemsUsing the creativity of others
Engagement
ActiveFor learningLong term resultsMeaningful and applicableSolving problemsUsing the creativity of the participants
“… the brain learns faster and easiest during the early school years(Jensen,1998).
The brain’s growth is not dependent on discovering the right solution to the problem. Instead, it is the problem-solving process that increases brain growth.
Ann studies at St. George’s School. How does Ann walk to school from her house?
Ann’s mother walks to her office to work. How did she get there from her house?
Ann’s mother would like to meet Ann at a restaurant. Ann is at home. Which restaurant is the most suitable for both of them to meet?