Application of Jigsaw Cooperative Method with Inquiry Strategy in PAI Learning at Senior High School 11 Tebo

Abstract

This study aims to improve learning outcomes and student activities in learning Islamic Religious Education (PAI) through the application of the Jigsaw Cooperative method with the Inquiry strategy at SMA Negeri 11 Tebo. The method used was Classroom Action Research (PTK) with the research subjects of class XI students. This research was conducted in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Each cycle involved the application of the Jigsaw Cooperative method combined with the Inquiry strategy to encourage active student involvement in the learning process. The results showed a significant increase in student learning outcomes, which was reflected in the students' average score which increased from 65.5 in cycle I to 80.2 in cycle II. In addition, student activity in learning also increased, which was recorded through observations at each meeting. This study proves that the application of the Jigsaw Cooperative method with the Inquiry strategy can improve learning outcomes and student involvement in PAI learning. Thus, it can be concluded that both methods are effective to improve the quality of learning in the classroom, especially in PAI learning at SMA. Negeri 11 Tebo. This study makes a positive contribution to the development of teaching methods that can improve learning outcomes and student activities in the context of PAI learning.