This research background by students comprehension of mathematical concepts is low and students lack the courage to express opinions. This study aims to determine whether the application of learning models talking stick effect on the comprehension of mathematical concepts class VIII SMPN 2 Ranah Pesisir Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan. Type of research is the study of pre-experimental research design with pre-test and post-test group. population in this study was a class VIII SMPN 2 Ranah Pesisir Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan 2014/2014 academic year consisting of four classes. The of sample classes were determined randomly. The instrument used in this is the initial test (pre-test) ang final test (post-test) in the from of data used essay. the analisis test t-test. Based on the analysis of data obtained. So that the research hypothesis can be concluded that there are significant application of learning models talking stick to the comprehension of mathematical concept of class VIII SMPN 2 Ranah Pesisir Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan.