Training Programme on Higher Order Thinking Skills for Mathematics Coaches

(Program Latihan Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi (KBAT) bagi Jurulatih Utama Matematik)
PRETEST
State: ______________________Name: _____________________________ Kelompok: A / B
Introduction
The purpose of this pretest is to assess your prior knowledge and skills of the course contents. There are
two sections. Your responses to the items will help the facilitators and the course supervisor determine
your basic knowledge and understanding of the course contents and at what level of each topic you already
had gained exposure or gained mastery. The information gathered will serve as feedback on how to better
cater to your needs and as basis for modification for future trainings.
Your cooperation in answering this instrument is highly appreciated.
Thank you.
Daniel Leong, PhD
Course Supervisor
A.
Perceptions on the Knowledge and Skills
Direction: Please indicate in the corresponding cell the level of your perception on the
knowledge/skills you have in the following topics using the scale as follows:
Perception Scale:
1
Poor
No.

1.0

5
Excellent
Level of
Perception
of
Knowledge
/Skills

Knowledge of HOTS and implications to learning mathematics

Non-Routine Item (Curriculum Development Division)

2.1
Knowledge of the Non-Routine item and implications to learning mathematics
Ability to construct Non Routine item

Item Construction Module (Malaysian Examination Syndicate (MES))

3.1 Knowledge of the MES assessment framework
3.2

4.0

4
Good

Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

1.1 Knowledge of the Philosophy, Principles and Issues of HOTS

2.2
3.0

3
Fair
Content / Topic / Skills

1.2
2.0

2
Weak

Ability to construct item based on the MES Item Construction Module

International Student Assessments: TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study)
4.1 Knowledge of the TIMSS assessment framework
1

No.

Content / Topic / Skills

4.2
5.0

Ability to construct item based on PISA framework

Model and Heuristics Approaches

6.1 Knowledge of the Model and Heuristics approaches
6.2

7.0

Ability to construct item based on TIMSS framework

International Student Assessments: PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment)

5.1 Knowledge of PISA assessment framework
5.2

6.0

Level of
Perception
of
Knowledge
/Skills

Ability to utilise the Model and Heuristics approaches in mathematics

Structured Problem Solving Approach (Japanese Model)

7.1 Knowledge of the Structured Problem Solving Approach
7.2

Ability to utilise the Structured Problem Solving in mathematics

7.3

8.0

9.0

Ability to construct the corresponding Bansho Plan for a

lesson plan
Questioning for Thinking
8.1 Ability to utilise differential questions to elicit different levels of thinking
Thinking Maps as tools for thinking
9.1 Knowledge of the various types of Thinking Maps (i-THINK)
9.2

Ability to utilise the Thinking Maps in mathematics (i-THINK)

B. Open-Ended Questions
I. Please indicate if in any of your in-service training programmes/courses, you have
attended any of the following topics or is related to these topics:
1. Higher order thinking skills (HOTS)
Yes __________ No _________________ If Yes, please give details:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2

2. Non-Routine Items (CDC)

Yes __________ No _________________ If Yes, please give details:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. MES Item Construction Module
Yes __________ No _________________ If Yes, please give details:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. Thinking maps (i-THINK)
Yes __________ No _________________ If Yes, please give details:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
II. Please write your ideas/thoughts to the following questions in the space provided.
What is your understanding of:
(a) Model & Heuristics Approaches?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(b) Structured Problem Solving (Japanese Model)?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
III. Why do you think you are here?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Thank you and Good Luck!
Wishing you a pleasant stay and great experience in SEAMEO RECSAM,
Penang
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