IPS Teacher's Efforts In Increasing Students' Interest In Learning Class VIII C Through The Jigsaw Cooperative Method At Mts Darul Ulum II Bujur Tengah

This study aims to understand the efforts of social studies teachers in increasing the learning interest of Class VIII C students through the implementation of the cooperative Jigsaw method at MTs Darul Ulum II Bujur Tengah, Pamekasan. Additionally, this research focuses on identifying supporting and inhibiting factors in the application of the Jigsaw method. The research employed a classroom action research (CAR) method, with data collection through observation, questionnaires, and post-tests conducted in two cycles. The results showed an increase in students' interest and participation after the application of the Jigsaw method. In Cycle 1, the average student motivation reached 78.1% and increased in Cycle 2 to 84.4%. However, despite the rise in student motivation, learning outcomes required more attention in Cycle 1, where only 41.67% of students achieved mastery. In Cycle 2, learning outcomes significantly improved, with 87.5% of students reaching mastery. The supporting factors for the success of this method included cooperation among students in groups and efficient time management, while inhibiting factors included a lack of time management and group supervision. Based on these findings, the cooperative Jigsaw method can be an effective alternative to increase students' learning interest and motivation in social studies, with better classroom and time management.