| dc.description.abstract | The data of this research were obtained from a reading test and observation in
the form of checklist. The action was implemented in two cycles in order to achieve
the criteria of success. The result of the students’ participation showed that the
percentage of the students’ participation in Cycle 1 showed improvement, although it
had not fulfilled the target percentage of the research that was 75% of the students
were actively involved in the reading class. The average of the results of the
students’ participation in Meeting 1 and Meeting 2 of Cycle 1 was 53%. After
conducting reflection and revising some problems, the percentage of the students’
participation showed better improvement in Cycle 2. It increased from 53% in Cycle
1 to 82% in Cycle 2.
The result of reading comprehension test showed that in Cycle 1, the test
had not fulfilled the criteria of success in this research that was 75% of the students
got ≥70. There were 59% or 10 of 17 students achieved the standard minimum score
≥70, while 41% or 7 of 17 students had not. After conducting reflection and revising
some problems, there was improvement in Cycle 2. The percentage of the students
who got ≥70 in the reading test increased from 59% (10 students) in Cycle 1 to 82%
(14 students) in Cycle 2.
Based on the results of the research, it can be said that the implementation
of Jigsaw IV Technique could improve the students’ participation and their reading
comprehension of narrative text. The finding of this research strengthened the theory
that Jigsaw IV Technique is an effective technique to be applied in reading
classroom. It also allowed students to work cooperatively and share the idea they
have with the members of the groups. | en_US |
