Marlajar: Journal of Science, Technology, and Innovation
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): February

Implementation Model Learning Cooperative Type CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading And Composition) Accompanied Biology Comics Media To Improve Students' Learning Interest In Lesson Biology On Student Class VII-A

Fitria Lestari (Biology Education Study Program, Universitas PGRI Silampari, Lubuklinggau, Indonesia)
Nopriyeni Nopriyeni (Biology Education Study Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia)
Mihir Ranjan Nayak (Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela, India)
Andre Skana Purba (Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
Meida Esterlina Marpaung (Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Chemistry Education, Universitas Tadulako, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Feb 2026

Abstract

The aim of this study is to increase students' interest in learning biology lessons in class VII A of SMP Negeri 14 Surakarta through the application of model learning cooperative CIRC type accompanied by comic media biology on Environmental Pollution material. This research is a classroom action research which ongoing in 3 cycles. Each cycle consists of The four basic stages are planning, action, observation, and reflection. Research data collection used questionnaires, observation sheets, and interviews. Data validity was measured using triangulation techniques, namely method triangulation. Data analysis used descriptive analysis techniques. The results of this study show that in cycle I based on The observation sheet shows that the average percentage of students' learning interest in the class was 57.53%, 65.12% in cycle II (an increase of 7.59%), and 83.28% in cycle III (increase 18.16%). Temporary based on questionnaire, average The percentage of students' learning interest in cycle I was 71.04%, 71.77% in cycle II (an increase of 0.73%), and 73.66% in cycle III (an increase of 1.89%). The results of student interviews showed that students were happier and found it easier to in learning biology lessons. Students are also interested in learning, students also feel that learning during the action is an interesting activity. The conclusion of this study is that the application of the CIRC learning model accompanied by biology comic media on the material of Environmental Pollution can increase students' interest in learning in class VII A students of SMP Negeri 14 Surakarta

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Marlajar: Journal of Science, Technology, and Innovation is an international scientific journal dedicated to publishing original, peer-reviewed research articles in the fields of science, technology, and innovation. The word “Marlajar” comes from the Simalungun Batak language and means ...