ABSTRACT

WahyuMulyani. K2215063. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF JIGSAW STRATEGY TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION. (A Classroom Action Researchat the Eleventh Grade of MAN 4 Boyolali inthe Academic Yearof 2018/2019).A Thesis, Surakarta: Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Universitas Sebelas Maret, January 2020.

The objectives of this research are (1) to describe how the use of jigsaw strategy can increase the students’ reading comprehension at the eleventh grade of MAN 4 Boyolali and (2) to identify the students’ attitude toward the use of jigsaw strategy in reading class.

The research was conducted at MAN 4 Boyolali from April to May 2019. The subject of the research was the eleventh-grade students consisting of 24 students. The research was a classroom action research. It took two cycles. Each cycle consisted of four steps: planning, action, observation, and reflection. Each cycle had two meetings for acting and one more meeting for the test.The data of the research were collected by using some techniques including observation, interview, questionnaire, and tests. Then, the qualitative data were analyzed by assembling the data, comparing the data, building interpretations, and reporting the outcomes. The quantitative data were analyzed by comparing the mean score of the pre-test and post-test.

The researcher found two improvements: First, the students’ reading comprehension skill improved after the implementation of the jigsaw strategy. It is proved by the result of the students’ mean score of the test. The students’ mean score in the pre-test is 43 and mean score in post-test 1 is 55 with the poor category. Then, the mean score in post-test 2 is 65 with the fair category. It means that there is a difference between the students’ reading comprehension before and after the action. The students’ attitude toward the use of jigsaw strategy in the learning process became more enjoyable, and most of the students were actively involved in the teaching and learning process. They can process the information, construct the understanding, applythe knowledge, and solve the problems better and also they can share their knowledge and help each other in the learning process. They also discipline and respect to others during the learning process. It means that their aspects of attitude, such as cognitive, affective, and behavior are improved.

Keywords: Jigsaw Strategy, Reading Comprehension, Students’ Attitude