The Effects of Jigsaw Technique on Teaching of “Energy Resources and Recycle” Subject in 8th Class

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of using jigsaw technique on teaching of “Energy Source and Recycle” which is included in science curriculum, on the students' academic achievements and attitudes towards science lesson. In the study, semi-experimental design which is one of the quantitative research methods and which is based on pre-test-post-test application for unequal groups was used. The sample of the study consisted of 70 students (28 girls and 42 boys) studying in the 8th grade. The data collection instruments which were used in the study is Academic Achievement Test, Attitude towards Physical Sciences Scale, Attitude towards Science Learning Approach. The data were analyzed with MANCOVA and ANCOVA techniques. As a result of the research; It was determined that jigsaw technique had a positive effect on students' academic achievement and that did not have a significant effect on the post-test of science course and attitude towards science learning approaches