ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS CREATIVE THINKING ABILITY IN SOLVING HOTS PROBLEMS BASED ON GENDER DIFFERENCES

Abstract

This study aims to describe the differences in creative thinking skills of
SMA Negeri 1 Wundulako students in the 2024/2025 academic year to
compare male and female students performance in solving HOTS
questions. This research employed a qualitative approach. The subjects in
this study were class XI students at SMA Negeri 1 Wundulako, using a
test developed based on HOTS (High Order Thinking Skill) and creative
thinking indicators. Furthermore, based on the test results, six students
were selected, consisting of three boys and three girls representing high,
medium, and low levels of creative thinking, to be further investigated by
interviews. The results showed that, Female students performed better in
fluency, flexibility, and elaboration, while male students excelled only in
originality. Based on these results, it can be concluded that female students
demonstrated greater ability in analyzing information and elaborating
problem solving