Analisis Faktor Penyebab Kesulitan Belajar Matematika Pada Siswa Kelas V SD Negeri 94 Pekanbaru

This difficulty in learning Mathematics occurs because it is influenced by two factors, namely internal and external factors. This study aims to analyze the factors that cause difficulties in learning mathematics in fifth-grade elementary school students. This study uses a qualitative research method with a qualitative descriptive approach which is carried out in 3 stages: namely data reduction (data reduction), data presentation (data display), conclusions (verification). The participants in this study were Class V teachers and Class V students. The data collection tools were in the form of observations, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that students experienced difficulties in mathematics, namely difficulties in using arithmetic operations correctly, difficulties in understanding the language of questions, and difficulties in working on questions with many formulas. This shows that the interest and motivation of students towards mathematics are lacking so students are less interested in learning. This lack of interest may be due to the students' assumption that mathematics is a difficult subject. Based on the results of these studies, teachers should pay more attention to the difficulties experienced by students. Teachers should pay more attention to the methods used in teaching based on the material being taught so that students do not get bored quickly. Introductio