Background: The Jigsaw learning strategy is a way to learn the course material in a cooperative
learning style. Aim of the study: Was to evaluate effect of Jigsaw cooperative learning strategy on
academic achievement among maternity nursing students. Setting: The study was conducted at Benha
technical health institute in Qalyubia governorate. Research design: A quasi-experimental study was
utilized to conduct the study. Sample: A systematic random sample was used included 200 nursing
students who selected and divided into two groups control and study groups. Tools of data collection:
Three tools were used: Tool I): A structured self- administrated questionnaire: included general
characteristics of the technical nursing institute students. Tool II): Learning Achievement Questionnaire
regarding normal and abnormal puerperium. Tool III): Cooperative Jigsaw opinion scale. Results: The
present study results revealed that, the mean score of maternity nursing students’ achievement regarding
normal and abnormal puerperium was statistically higher in the study group compared to control group
at post and follow up phase of the Jigsaw learning strategy implementation (P < 0.01). Also, more than
three quarters of the study group had satisfactory opinion regarding Jigsaw learning strategy.
Conclusion: The Jigsaw learning strategy was significantly more effective in improving maternity
nursing students’ achievement. Recommendations: Developing a periodical awareness program for
technical nursing institute students to enhance the students’ learning achievement regarding normal and
abnormal puerperium.