Higher order thinking skills (HOTS) is an important aspect in Malaysian education system. This article is based on a literature review conducted on studies related to assessments specifically on authentic assessments and higher order thinking skills. This article covers concepts and definitions of authentic assessments and higher order thinking skills. Authentic assessments are a form of alternative assessment. The methodology used for this literature review was adapted from the Systematic Guide to Literature Review by Okoli & Schabram. The results of this literature review shows that authentic assessments have potential to measure higher-order thinking skills among students..

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The purpose of the study was to develop and validate an authentic assessment module to assess  higher order thinking skills. This study used Collect-Relate-Create-Donates (CRCD) model by Ben  Shneiderman as the basis for the contents of the module. The module   was   developed   by   using    ADDIE   (Analysis,   Design,   Development, Implementation,  and  Evaluation)  model.  This   module  underwent  validation  process using  Fleiss'  Kappa  agreement  coefficient  by  eight   experts.  This  study  was  also designed  to determine the effect of  the module towards higher  order thinking skills (HOTS)  amongst  the  students  in  terms  of  their  reasoning  and  problem   solving.  A sample of 30 students was selected from a secondary school in Selangor. This study  involved the administration of pre- and post-tests on the 30 form four Biology students. The module  was conducted during Biology lesson for 12 weeks. .....

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