Undergraduate Thesis Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English
University of Rizal System, Rodriguez, Rizal
2016

This study aimed to determine the development of higher order thinking skills
using dimensional approach among grade 7 students at Manggahan National High School, Rodriguez Rizal during the academic year 2015 to 2016. Twenty grade seven students were chosen from four different sections through random assignment of the
respondents, and five teachers from the faculty. The observation was done and the twenty five respondents interviewed by the researchers.
The study utilized the qualitative method of research. The researchers used a set
of instruments interview guide, observation guide and documentation for the accurate analysis and interpretation of data. Also, the researchers used different technological materials such as; cameras, cellphones, audio visuals and laptop to document the process of gathering the important data.

The data gathered was analysed and based on it the following findings were drawn: Almost all of the respondents answer in terms on how dimensional approach was being used in developing Higher Order Thinking Skills were contrast. Their answers were saying that through analysing, interpreting and creating ideas practiced their thinking ability. The teachers approach were the same that's why their answers were contrast.
Meanwhile, the second statement of the respondents were the same. They were all saying that the usual problem that they had in answering HOTS questions is when the questions are deep and difficult to understand. Sometimes, according to the respondents they didn't really understand what was the teacher is asking with them. Also, it's hard for them to think more critically if they don't understand the ideas being presented. The respondents suggest to continue applying dimensional approach inside the class because it really developed their HOTS whenever they did different activities that were implemented during the class discussion.
With the enumerated findings, the following were concluded: Through different
activities, the level of thinking of the students were improved. The Higher Order Thinking Skills of the students were developed through thinking critically, analysing and interpreting
different ideas. Most of the students has a problem in dealing with dimensional approach because they cannot easily execute answer on their own. Most of the students suggest to continue using the dimensional approach inside the classroom to develop their thinking skills.
In the light of the findings and conclusions stated above the researchers recommended that the Students should appreciate the importance of learning that they can apply in real life situations. The Teachers of English should provide more activities and often use critical questions as a tool in teaching to catch the attention and interest of the learners. The School Administration should conduct more activities regarding about dimensional using different affective strategies. The Researchers should encourage other researchers to conduct similar studies in other public schools of the municipality of
Rodriguez to identify the development of the students' level of thinking.