A Comparative Study Between TPS (Think-Pair-Share) And Jigsaw Techniques To Enhance Students' Reading Comprehension Ability

Oct 15, 2026

The study examines whether students’ reading comprehension improves differently after instruction using TPS (Think-Pair-Share) versus the Jigsaw technique. A quantitative comparative design measures learning achievement through pre-test and post-test results. The findings show p.value (sig) = 0.187, which is greater than α (0.05), indicating no significant difference between groups. Despite this, both methods can enhance reading comprehension through collaborative learning.

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A Comparative Study Between TPS (Think-Pair-Share) And Jigsaw Techniques to Enhance Students’ Reading Comprehension Ability Glory Destiny Biantice Marpaung ( P.T. Purwadhika Kirana Nusantara, BSD City, Tangerang Selatan) & Nelson Balisar Panjaitan (Universitas Advent Indonesia, Bandung). Correspondence author ([nelsonpandjaitan@gmail.com](nelsonpandjaitan@gmail.com)) Abstract The purpose of this study is to find out the enhancement of students'reading comprehension between those who were taught using TPS (Think-PairShare) technique and those who are taught using the Jigsaw technique. The study discussed the recent developments in reading pedagogy. This study used a quantitative research method and comparative design by measuring the achievement of pre-test and post-test. The result of this study shows that p.value (sig) = 0.187 > α (0.05) . Therefore, it is concluded that there is no significant difference in the student's reading comprehension ability. Even the difference isnot significant, based on the mean score of the classes before and after being taught using those techniques, this study indicates that the use of Think-PairShare and Jigsaw can enhance students’ reading comprehension ability. The study also provides a new interpretation of existing sources on teaching method and offers new insights of teaching reading method by emphasizing collaborative learning. Keywords: TPS (Think-Pair-Share) and Jigsaw Introduction Reading comprehension ability is essential for success in acquiring a second language. It is the basis of instruction in all aspects of language learning such as in using textbooks for language courses, writing, revising, editing, and using computer-assisted language learning programs (Mikulecky, 2008) . According to Rosen (2017), if a learner wants to learn a new language quickly, lots of reading is important. The more the learners read, the brain will input more about how the language works. Learners can also enhance vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills at the same time by reading. Concerning the importance of reading, Graesser [et. al](et. al)[ ](et. al)(2011) also added, students who want to learn the English language quickly must learn by reading plentifully in English. There is a survey about reading behaviors among nations over the world conducted by The World’s Most Literate Nations (WMLN) in 2016. WMLN made ranks nations on literate behaviors. The survey showed that Indonesia ranked 60th out of 61 countries in terms of reading interest. The fact is very contradicting with Indonesian Curriculum. The skill of reading Bahasa and also English text as part of the subject are taught since the students studied in Elementary school.“In the case of Indonesians, there is a high level of acceptability and tolerance of the use of English. The teaching of English in the school curriculum is given a higher priority over all other foreign languages in the school systems”. Thus, the teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is in fact compulsory (katemba,2013) . However, as Indonesian students, they have already encountered problems with reading comprehension in Indonesian, the language that they’ve acquired and learned, they also find it way more difficult to read and comprehend reading in English, the foreign language that they do not acquire and learn it barely for a short time (Siagian & Katemba, 2016) In searching the effective methods, teachers take a complex role. Teachers have to make their teaching both interesting and relevant to their students. In order to reach the students and teach them something, it is vital to teach in a relevant manner, opening up for student participation, and consider all the different individuals in the classroom (Hansen, 2016) . Teachers can promote this confidence building by providing small steps for success. Many instructors have found that through peer instruction, students teach eachother by addressing misunderstandings and clarifying miscon

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the study?

To determine how students’ reading comprehension improves when taught using TPS (Think-Pair-Share) compared with the Jigsaw technique.

How was the study conducted?

It used a quantitative comparative design with measurements from pre-test and post-test achievement.

What do the results show about differences between TPS and Jigsaw?

The p.value (sig) = 0.187 is higher than α (0.05), so there is no significant difference in reading comprehension improvement between the two techniques.

Oct 15, 2026

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