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    Kemahiran befikir aras tinggi matematik dalam kalangan pelajar sekolah menengah pertama di daerah Makassar Indonesia
    (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2016) Bakry
    Higher order thinking skills (HOTS) is the highest level on the cognitive process hierarchy comprising application, analysis, synthesis and creating. Learning process through HOTS process is remembered longer and more clearly, especially where mathematical concepts are used to help students solve mathematical problems related to real life situations. Hence, HOTS is an important skills for students to acquire to solve difficult mathematical problems. This research examined the levels of HOTS among students in grade eight by identifying the HOTS components in a mathematics written test, and describing the HOTS process while they solve the problems. This research developed a HOTS framework for mathematical learning. Qualitative approach was adopted where the data were collected through mathematics tasks, and semi-structured interviews. Twenty students of a school were selected as participants, and six of them were selected for intensive interview session. Data were descriptively analyzed through data reduction, presentation and conclusion. Results of the study showed that the levels of HOTS of these students are sixteen students were at the low level, and two students were at the moderate and excellent levels. Significant components of the HOTS used are abilities to demonstrate, apply, compare and contrast, describe, solve problem, make decisions, provide arguments and create. Furthermore, the study found that the students’ HOTS process in solving mathematics problems is the use of systematic thinking, namely collecting information, creating an opinion, implementing operations, making alternative and making inferences. Based on the results of this study, a framework of HOTS for mathematics learning consisting of four major components, namely applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating has been developed