The Development of English Reading Comprehension of Student in grade 7 at Mathayomwatbenchamabophit School by using Cooperative learning (Jigsaw Technique)

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to compare the reading comprehension achievement of students before and after using (jigsaw technique). The target group for this study was 12 students in grade 7/2 at Mathayomwatbenchamabophit school, in the second semester of the academic year 2020. The target group was selected from purposive sampling. Research tools include cooperative learning (jigsaw technique) lesson plans and reading comprehension test. Mean, standard deviation, and percentage of reading comprehension skill achievement progress were used to analyze the data. The finding showed that Reading comprehension achievement of grade 1/2 after using cooperative learning (Jigsaw technique) was higher than before. Before using the Jigsaw technique, the mean was 2.75 (S.D.= 1.22). After using the Jigsaw technique, the mean was 8 (S.D.= 0.95). The percentage of reading comprehension achievement progress was 67.41. It showed that reading comprehension achievement of grade 1/2 after using (Jigsaw technique) was higher than before using the technique by passing a criterion at 60%.