The Application of the Jigsaw Method in Increasing Interestin Learning Material Emulates the Story of Khulafaturrasyidin Class 7 MTS Nurul Qur'an

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the application of the Jigsaw method in increasing students' interest in learning in the material "Imitating the Story of Khulafaur Rasyidin's Leadership" in grade 7 MTs Nurul Qur'an. The Jigsaw method was chosen because it is cooperative, where students learn in small groups and exchange information with each other, so it is expected to increase active involvement and understanding of the material. This study uses a quantitative approach with a classroom action research design (PTK) consisting of two cycles. The subject of the study was a 7th grade student of MTs Nurul Qur'an. Data is collected through observation, questionnaires, and learning outcome tests. The results showed that the application of the Jigsaw method significantly increased students' interest in learning. This can be seen from the increase in students' activeness in discussions, enthusiasm in learning, and an increase in the average score of test results from the first cycle to the second cycle. Thus, the Jigsaw method has proven to be effective in increasing students' interest in learning Khulafaur Rasyidin's leadership material. Therefore, this method can be an alternative learning strategy that can be applied in Islamic Religious Education subjects to increase student participation and understanding of the material taught.