Development of an Economics Evaluation Tool Based on Higher Order Thinking Skills (Hots) Using Zepquiz for The Topic of Supply and Demand

Abstract

This study developed an economic assessment instrument based on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) using ZepQuiz to assess students understanding of supply and demand. The study aimed to describe the instrument development process, determine the improvement in students critical thinking skills after using the developed instrument, and assess students responses to its use. The ADDIE model was applied through the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation, involving 10th grade students at SMAS IPIEM Surabaya. Expert validation results indicated that the developed instrument is suitable for use, with scores of 91% from evaluation experts, 83% from media experts, 81% from content experts, and 100% from language experts. The N-Gain test result of 0.7170 indicates a significant improvement in critical thinking skills, while student response reached 97.71%. Thus, the developed instrument is suitable for use as an evaluation tool in economics education.