S4 - SD - HOTS in Practice (Science)
S4 - SD - HOTS in Practice (Science)
HOTS in Practice
Worksheets 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D in Science
Learning Facilitators
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Training on Higher-Order Thinking Skills Professional Learning
Package (HOTS-PLPs) for English, Science, & Math Teachers
Session 4:
HOTS in Practice
Session 3:
Supporting HOTS in the Classroom Session 5:
through Learning Approaches Workplace Application Plan
Session 6:
Session 2: Facing the Forces
SOLO and HOTS in the Classroom
Session 1: Session 7:
HOTS-PLP Walk-through Professional Learning Community
in Schools
Let’s recall…
Ans: A
A. 3 C. 5
B. 4 D. 6
Ans: C
A. Multistructural C. Relational
B. Prestructural D. Unistructural
Ans: A
A. Multistructural C. Relational
B. Prestructural D. Unistructural
Ans: D
True or False
Ans: True
True or False
Ans: True
Ans: D
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8. Which approach drives each learner to be responsible not
only for their own learning but also their peers?
A. Metacognitive Approach
B. Inquiry-Based Approach
C. Cooperative Learning Approach
D. Problem-solving Based Approach
Ans: C
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9. Which are the features of inquiry-based approach?
Ans: B
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10. Which approach encourages not only reflection but also
promotes critical thinking and further develop HOTS?
A. Metacognitive Approach
B. Inquiry-Based Approach
C. Cooperative Learning Approach
D. Problem-solving Based Approach
Ans: A
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SOLO-based Assessment Items
WORKSHOP 1: Worksheet 4A
Session Objectives
At the end of the session, participants will be
able to…
• identify the components of the HOTS
learning package;
• analyze how SOLO-based item is crafted; and
• practice writing sample items and
rationalization based on the SOLO framework.
WORKSHOP 2: Worksheet 4B
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Session Objectives
At the end of the session, participants will be
able to…
• identify the components of the HOTS
learning package;
• analyze how SOLO-based item is crafted;
and
• practice writing sample items and
rationalization based on the SOLO framework.
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Anticipation-Reaction Guide
Directions: Write check (√)in the Anticipation Column if the statement is correct and (x) if it is
incorrect.
Anticipation Statement Reaction
1. In writing a superstem in a relational level, the students need to use two or more discrete
closures directly related to separate pieces of relevant information contained in the stem.
2. The students answer that sodium chloride, unlike carbon dioxide, is an ionic compound
and as such is made from a metal and a non-metal, and has a high melting point, it is
soluble in water and the solution will conduct electricity. However, since it is a compound and
not a mixture it is, like carbon dioxide a pure substance made from more than one element
with a constant composition. Carbon dioxide is a covalent compound and therefore is formed
by two non-metals, it is not readily soluble in water and does not conduct electricity. This is
an example of multistructural level of SOLO model.
3. Sodium chloride is an example of an ionic compound. This is an example of unistructural
level of of SOLO model.
4. Sodium chloride is an ionic compound. It is made from a metal and a non-metal. It has a
high melting point. It is soluble in water, and it conducts electricity. Carbon dioxide is a
covalent compound. It may be a solid liquid or a gas. It is formed by two non-metals. This is
an example of multistructural level.
5. Words used for unistructural level are: identify, name,follow a simple procedure and f
forward single focus problem and recite.
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REVIEW
What do you mean by unistructural level of SOLO Model?
Unistructural Level
At this stage, the learner gets to know just a single relevant
aspect of a task or subject; the student gets a basic understanding of a
concept or task. Therefore, a student is able to make easy and
apparent connections, but he or she does not have any idea how
significant that information be or not. In addition, the students’ response
indicates a concrete understanding of the task, but it focuses on only
one relevant aspect.
Multistructural Level
At this stage, students gain an understanding of numerous
relevant independent aspects. Despite understanding the relationship
between different aspects, its relationship to the whole remains unclear.
Suppose the teacher is teaching about several topics and ideas, the
students can make varied connections, but they fail to understand the
significance of the whole. The students’ responses are based on relevant
aspects, but their responses are handled independently.
Relational Level
This stage relates to aspects of knowledge combining
to form a structure. By this stage, the student is able to understand the
importance of different parts in relation to the whole. They are able to
connect concepts and ideas, so it provides a coherent knowledge of the
whole thing. Moreover, the students' response indicates an
understanding of the task by combining all the parts, and they can
demonstrate how each part contributes to the whole.
1. In writing a superstem in a relational level, the students need to use two or more discrete
closures directly related to separate pieces of relevant information contained in the stem.
2. The students answer that sodium chloride, unlike carbon dioxide, is an ionic compound and as
such is made from a metal and a non-metal, and has a high melting point, it is soluble in water and
the solution will conduct electricity. However, since it is a compound and not a mixture it is, like
carbon dioxide a pure substance made from more than one element with a constant composition.
Carbon dioxide is a covalent compound and therefore is formed by two non-metals, it is not readily
soluble in water and does not conduct electricity. This is an example of multistructural level of
SOLO model.
3. Sodium chloride is an ionic compound. It is made from a metal and a non-metal. It has a high
melting point. It is soluble in water, and it conducts electricity. Carbon dioxide is a covalent
compound. It may be a solid liquid or a gas. It is formed by two non-metals. This is an example of
multistructural level.
4. Sodium chloride is an example of an ionic compound. This is an example of unistructural level
of of SOLO model.
5. Words used for unistructural level are: identify, name,follow a simple procedure and forward
single focus problem and recite.
WORKSHOP 3: Worksheet 4C
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Session Objectives
At the end of the session, participants will be
able to…
• identify the components of the HOTS
learning package;
• analyze how SOLO-based item is crafted;
and
• practice writing sample items and
rationalization based on the SOLO framework.
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Anticipation-Reaction Guide
Directions: Write check (√)in the Anticipation Column if the
statement is correct and (x) if it is incorrect.
Anticipation Statement Reaction
1. The circulatory system is defined as the system that contains the heart and the blood vessels and moves
blood throughout the body. This is an example of relational level of SOLO model.
2. Name three of the main naturally occurring greenhouse gases. This is an example of multistructural
question of SOLO model.
3. Rewrite the student’s answer correctly. This is an example of unistructural level of SOLO model.
4. Progesterone is a hormone that is secreted by the ovarian corpus luteum during the first ten weeks of
pregnancy. This is an example of unistructural level of SOLO model.
5. There are several factors affecting chemical reactions. In this case (food preservation), two factors may be
applied. First is the temperature. Decreasing the temperature decreases the rate at which a chemical
reaction occurs. Therefore, it is advisable to keep the food refrigerated. Second is the presence and
concentration of the reactant. In this case, decreasing the amount of oxygen decreases the rate of food
spoilage. Oxygen oxidizes enzymes that speeds up the chemical reaction in food. It also promotes growth of
microorganisms. That’s why it is advisable to store food in an airtight container. This is an example of
relational level of SOLO model.
1. The circulatory system is defined as the system that contains the heart and the blood
vessels and moves blood throughout the body. This is an example of relational level of
SOLO model.
2. Name three of the main naturally occurring greenhouse gases. This is an example of
multistructural question of SOLO model.
3. Rewrite the student’s answer correctly. This is an example of unistructural level of SOLO
model.
4. Progesterone is a hormone that is secreted by the ovarian corpus luteum during the first
ten weeks of pregnancy. This is an example of unistructural level of SOLO model.
5. There are several factors affecting chemical reactions. In this case (food preservation),
two factors may be applied. First is the temperature. Decreasing the temperature
decreases the rate at which a chemical reaction occurs. Therefore, it is advisable to keep
the food refrigerated. Second is the presence and concentration of the reactant. In this case,
decreasing the amount of oxygen decreases the rate of food spoilage. Oxygen oxidizes
enzymes that speeds up the chemical reaction in food. It also promotes growth of
microorganisms. That’s why it is advisable to store food in an airtight container. This is an
example of relational level of SOLO model.
WORKSHOP 4: Worksheet 4D
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Session Objectives
At the end of the session, participants will be
able to…
• identify the components of the HOTS
learning package;
• analyze how SOLO-based item is crafted;
and
• practice writing sample items and
rationalization based on the SOLO
framework.
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Capacity Building for Mentors on the Higher Order Thinking Skills
Professional Learning Package (HOTS – PLPs) for Science, Mathematics and English/Reading
Item 1
Competency Stem Unistructural Acceptable Rationalization
Question Answers
Predict the A food chain represents a series of
effect of events in which energy in the form
changes in of food is transferred from one
one population organism to another in an
on other ecosystem. The following food chain
populations in was drawn by a student during their
the ecosystem. science lesson.
Item 1
Competency Stem Unistructural Acceptable Rationalization
Question Answers
Predict the A food chain represents a series of Place the grass, Grass = Requiring the
effect of events in which energy in the form grasshopper producer, students to
changes in of food is transferred from one and chicken provide place the
one population organism to another in an under the Consumers = three organisms
on other ecosystem. The following food appropriate grasshopper and under the label
populations in chain was drawn by a student biological label. chicken that fits. It is based
the during their science lesson. upon rote learning
ecosystem. or memorization.
Item 2
Competency Stem Multistructural Acceptable Rationalization
Question Answers
Predict the A food chain represents a series
effect of of events in which energy in the
changes in form of food is transferred from
one one organism to another in an
population ecosystem. The following food
on other chain was drawn by a student
populations during their science lesson.
in the
ecosystem.
Item 2
Competency Stem Multistructural Acceptable Rationalization
Question Answers
Predict the A food chain represents a series The student Require the
effect of of events in which energy in the has missed students to think
changes in form of food is transferred from another about at least
one one organism to another in an possible link in two elements or
population ecosystem. The following food this food chain. ideas in order to
on other chain was drawn by a student Add it onto the answer the
populations during their science lesson. diagram. Why question.
in the did you add
ecosystem. this particular
link to the food
chain?
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Capacity Building for Mentors on the Higher Order Thinking Skills
Professional Learning Package (HOTS – PLPs) for Science, Mathematics and English/Reading
Item 3
Competency Stem Relational Acceptable Rationalization
Question Answers
Predict the A food chain represents a series of
effect of events in which energy in the form
changes in of food is transferred from one
one organism to another in an
population on ecosystem. The following food
other chain was drawn by a student
populations in during their science lesson.
the
ecosystem.
Item 3
Competency Stem Relational Acceptable Answers Rationalization
Question
Predict the A food chain represents a Explain what is likely There are two major changes Requires students to
likely initially. The first is that the
effect of series of events in which to happen initially to population of chickens is likely to move beyond what
changes in energy in the form of food is the organisms in this increase with a highly nutritious they can interpret
food source (i.e., grasshoppers) from the diagram of
one transferred from one food chain if the available as long as roosters are
the food chain. To
population on organism to another in an population of also present. The second is that
the amount of grass available will answer this question,
other ecosystem. The following grasshoppers tripled quickly be used. they must understand
populations in food chain was drawn by a suddenly? What After 3 months, grasshoppers will
either die off due to no grass, be
the connections
the student during their science might happen after 4 eaten or fly to another area among the organisms
ecosystem. lesson. months? where grass is plentiful. The lack realizing that
of grass and grasshoppers
available in the area will result in
increases in
a decrease in the number of population numbers
chickens. They will die off unless are temporary given
they are fed by hand.
limited food sources.
Cue Response
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relevant
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Kinds of data used:
related & hypothetical
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Basic Response Structure (1982)
Cue Response
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X PRESTRUCTURAL
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Kinds of data used:
X = irrelevant or inappropriate
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Basic Response Structure (1982)
Cue Response
X
X UNISTRUCTURAL
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Kinds of data used:
X = irrelevant or inappropriate
= related and given in display
= related and hypothetical, not given
Basic Response Structure (1982)
Cue Response
X
X MULTISTRUCTURAL
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Kinds of data used:
X = irrelevant or inappropriate
= related and given in display
= related and hypothetical, not given
Basic Response Structure (1982)
Cue Response
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X RELATIONAL
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Kinds of data used:
X = irrelevant or inappropriate
= related and given in display
= related and hypothetical, not given
Basic Response Structure (1982)
Cue Response
X
X EXTENDED
X ABSTRACT
R1
Kinds of data used:
R2
X = irrelevant or inappropriate
= related and given in display
R3
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