Effects of the Research Subject in the Higher Order Thinking Skills of Senior High School Students in St. Bridget College-Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Higher Order Thinking Skills are associated with ability, speed, and effectiveness in learning. It is a requisite in problem-solving as in the case of research writing. In this study, the researchers intend to evaluate higher order thinking skills of St. Bridget College senior high school students.

METHODS

Descriptive research was used. A self-made questionnaire validated by a technical expert was administered to 75 students identified through stratified random sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

RESULTS

Results show that students acquired applying skills from daily activities and analyzing skills from research subjects while creating skills were enhanced by research activities. Researching develops higher order thinking skills among students.

DISCUSSIONS

Results indicate that problem solving as employed in research investigations enhances applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating skills of students. Awareness of the skills and goals of research writing may further facilitate the development of creative and cognitive abilities.