PELATIHAN PENGEMBANGAN SOAL HOTS MATERI PEMBELAJARAN SEJARAH BERBASIS KETERAMPILAN HISTORIS

This community service project aims to improve the quality of history education at SMA Negeri 1 Rengat Barat through the training development and implementation of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions based on historical thinking skills for teacher. The initiative was driven by the low ability of students to think critically and analyze historical events in depth. The method used involved intensive training and mentoring for history teachers over three days, including HOTS theory workshops, question development sessions, and classroom implementation simulations. Evaluation was conducted using pre-tests and post-tests for students, as well as classroom observation of teacher practices. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ ability to answer HOTS questions, alongside increased teacher enthusiasm in applying historically grounded teaching approaches. The implication of this program highlights that structured and practical training can empower teachers to create meaningful and intellectually stimulating history instruction. This model is expected to be replicable in other schools as a strategic effort to better prepare students for the complexities of the 21st century.