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IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING PERFORMANCE BY USING JIGSAW MODEL AT EIGHTH GRADE OF SMP NEGERI 4 TARAKAN ABSTRACT This study aims to improve students' speaking performance by using the jigsaw model in class VIII SMP Negri 4 Tarakan. Researchers used a two-cycle classroom action research method, each cycle consisting of four stages, namely: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research subjects were 30 students of class VIII-4 of SMP Negeri 4 Tarakan. The research data were collected through classroom observation and speaking tests. The results showed that the application of the jigsaw learning model could significantly improve the speaking performance of students in grade VIII of SMP Negeri 4 Tarakan. This is evidenced by the increase in the average student test scores from cycle I to cycle II. The improvement shows that the jigsaw learning model is effective for students' speaking performance especially in terms of fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. The results of this study indicate that the jigsaw learning model can be an effective alternative to improve the speaking performance of junior high school students. This model has several advantages, including the ability to increase students' motivation and involvement in learning, encourage collaboration, collaboration between students, and help students better understand the learning material. Keywords: Speaking Performance, Jigsaw.