USING JIGSAW MODEL TO IMPROVE READING COMPREHENSION OF THE NINTH GRADERS OF SMPN 1 KARANGPLOSO

Yuhananik Yuhananik (SMPN 1 Karangploso)

IJOLTL (Indonesian Journal of Language Teaching and Linguistics)
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018): January 2018

This study is aimed at improving reading comprehension using jigsaw model of cooperative learning in reading classes. This study used classroom action research as the design.  The subject of the study is the nineth graders of SMPN 1 Karangploso Malang. The number of 30 students was assigned as the subject of this study.  The subject had low comprehension in reading English texts.  The study revealed that the jigsaw model of cooperative learning in teaching reading is effective to increase reading comprehension.  Records of the comprehension showed the increase on the first, second, and third test.  The average score before jigsaw was given was 6,08. All students took active participation in the last cycle.