Improve Mathematics Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Verbal Communication Skills through Cooperative Learning Type Jigsaw

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore a jigsaw type cooperative learning model in improving mathematics learning outcomes of third-grade elementary school students. This study uses a classroom action research method with a cycle system consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The pre-cycle research data shows, of twenty-nine students, twenty people achieved a minimum mastery learning with a percentage of 68.9%. Cycle 1 data shows, twenty-two students achieved minimum mastery learning with a percentage of 75.8%. Cycle 2 data shows that twenty-five students achieved minimum mastery learning with a percentage of 86.2%. It can be concluded that the Jigsaw type cooperative learning model is proven to be able to improve mathematics learning outcomes of third-grade students on multiplication subjects in elementary school. Jigsaw also proved capable of improving both pedagogical content knowledge and verbal communication skills.