EFFECT OF JIGSAW METHOD ON HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS (HOTS) IN THE SUBJECT OF MATHEMATICS AT ELEMENTARY LEVEL

Abstract

In our everyday lives, mathematics is an essential subject. Teaching of mathematics subject used of several methods one of them were jigsaw cooperative learning method to improve the students higher ordered thinking skills. The research purpose was to investigate the “Effect of jigsaw method on higher order thinking skills (HOTs) in the subject of mathematics at elementary level”; the study's purpose was to find out the effect of jigsaw method on analysing, evaluating and creating. The hypothesis was tested that the mean score of the test group and the control group is not significantly different on analysing, evaluating and creating skills of students. The population of study was all students at elementary level in district Peshawar. Purposive sampling techniques were used. The sample size was 60 students and two groups of each were made. The method is used experimental and the design is pretest-posttest control group. The major finding were analysed by applying t-test and conclusion was drown. This study concluded that the jigsaw method is important for academic performance in District Peshawar elementary school since it is more efficient for mathematics learners. Comparing the effect of the jigsaw technique and the traditional method for academic results, the jigsaw method is more efficient than a traditional method since it has an influence on the student's learning process forever because the effect of learning in the motivate environment.On the basis of findings, it is suggested that the jigsaw method should be applied for teaching at elementary level. The curriculum maker/experts should include this strategy best for teaching of mathematics at elementary level. The jigsaw method policy should be included in the Ministry of Education for new students. Teachers involved in educational institutions suggest and emphasis on jigsaw methods as teaching approaches for learning, since it enhances students' academic achievements particularly in mathematics.    Key words: Effectiveness, Jigsaw Method, Higher Order Thinking Skill, Analysing, Evaluating, Creating, Student’s Achievements, And Elementary Level.