Comparative Study between Jigsaw 1 Model and Picture Composition to Enhance Students’ Ability in Writing Descriptive Text

Oct 15, 2026

This study compares the effectiveness of the Jigsaw 1 model versus picture composition in improving students’ ability to write descriptive text. Two cooperative groups were taught using the respective methods, with samples from X-A and X-B at SMA Negeri 1 Parongpong. Data were analyzed using essay tests, Anatest, Microsoft Excel, and SPSS to calculate results from pre-test and post-test gains. The Jigsaw 1 group achieved a mean gain of 0.4680, while the picture composition group showed 0.5381, indicating a significant difference.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages10

Reading Time25 min

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Introduction

Background of Writing Problems

Cooperative Learning Approaches

Jigsaw 1 and Picture Composition

Comparative Study between Jigsaw 1 Model and Picture Composition to Enhance Students’ Ability in Writing Descriptive Text Debora Chaterin Simanjuntak & Nining Safitri [deborachaterins@gmail.com](deborachaterins@gmail.com) Universitas Advent Indonesia Abstract This study addresses to see the significant difference between those who were taught using Jigsaw 1 model and those who were taught using picture composition to enhance the students’ ability in writing descriptive writing. This cooperative study involved two groups. Sample of this research were the students of X-A using Jigsaw 1 Model and X-B using Picture Composition at SMA Negeri 1 Parongpong. This study utilized essay Anatest, Microsoft Excel and 23rd SPSS to calculate the data. From the data analysis for Jigsaw 1 Model group, the mean score of gain in pre-test and post-test is 0.4680 and for Picture Composition group, the mean score of gain in pre-test and posttest is .5381. Based on the analysis, it is concluded that there is significant difference between those who were taught using Jigsaw 1 Model and Picture Composition in enhancing High School students’ ability in descriptive writing. Keywords: Jigsaw 1 Model, Picture Composition, Descriptive Writing Introduction Writing is a form of expression; putting words on the paper is not much different from speaking words. Therefore English learners should equip themselves with essential writing skills in order for them to do better at school and work. Nowacek (2005) stated that through writing, students will learn to easily flow out some facts, inferences, and opinions without confusing their readers. Writing is the primary basis upon which the work, the learning, and the intellect will be evaluated in college, in the workplace, and in the community. Descriptive writing is one of reading types that a learner should master in improving writing skills. Theoretically, according to Spenser (2005) descriptive writing is a paragraph portrays vividly about person, place or thing in such a way that the reader will be able to visualize the topic and come up with the writer’s experience. Particularly, descriptive writing is a matter of consistency. Siburian (2013) stated that 75% of students in grade VIII in a High School, Rantau Parapat, North Sumatera were unable to write a descriptive writing. Based on her observation at the time of the teaching practice program (PPL), 75% of students were unable to make a descriptive writing because some English teachers adopted a conventional method that reduced the interest and liveliness of the students in the learning process. Further, another one is writing problem in Karawang. In Indonesian schools, however, the teaching of English consists mainly of learning correct grammatical structures or forms, increasing vocabularies, working on exercises on the sentence level, and asking students to repeat over and over similar structures (Katemba, 2013) . It was stated that the elementary levels of learners were lacking of vocabulary and capability to compile the English grammar. And for the upperintermediate level, students struggle to compose unclear introductory paragraph, problematic complex sentence, and making grammatical mistakes (Wigati, 2014) . On the other hand, Johnson [et. al](et. al). (2010) stated that to get good scores students compete each other. Students will be graded based on their faster and more accurate work than their classmates. In doing that, they will try to be the best or first at class. Writing problem also exists in Malaysia, Hiew (2012) said that learners required longer period to write an essay, because they are not familiar with the topics, and have difficulty in writing academic essays. All the respondents of that research needed much time to master their writing skills and it is difficult for them to master the writing skill within a short semester. Learners have difficulties in writing descriptive text because their teachers provide few expla

FAQs

What is the main purpose of this study?

To identify whether there is a significant difference between the Jigsaw 1 model and picture composition in enhancing students’ descriptive writing ability.

How were the research groups organized?

Students were divided into two groups: X-A was taught using the Jigsaw 1 model, and X-B was taught using picture composition.

What tools were used to analyze the writing data?

The study used essay tests (Anatest), Microsoft Excel, and SPSS to calculate and analyze pre-test and post-test results.

Oct 15, 2026

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