Development of HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) Test Instrumen in the Maritime History Course based on Riau Local History

The purpose of this research is to develop HOTS base test instrumen in the Maritime History Course based on Riau Local History. The method used in this research is research and development (R&D). The research data was obtained in two ways, namely, interviews and literature. After the data is obtained, it is continued with the preparation of HOTS-based learning evaluation instruments. The type of instrument used is a HOTS-based learning outcome test. The instrument development began from the preparation of the test items to the examination of items by material experts Items that are declared valid will be retained and invalid items will be revised/discarded. The next step is to test the reliability of the items. Base on the result of Validity and Reliability of test instrument that has been developt, indicate that the test instrumen can be use to measure the learning outcome of Maritime history course in the Departmen of History Education University of Riau.