ANALISIS KESULITAN SISWA DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL CERITA MATEMATIKA SEKOLAH DASAR

This research focuses on the challenges faced by students in solving mathematical story problems, especially in converting keywords into mathematical symbols. Factors such as students' initial abilities, attitudes towards mathematics, motivation and self-confidence to learn, as well as teachers' behavior and ability to teach and creativity in providing and solving problems, all contribute to these difficulties. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach and literature study. Some solutions that can be applied to reduce these difficulties include: 1) Teachers need to change teaching methods and learn how to motivate students, 2) Students need to improve their mathematical literacy skills, 3) Teachers can learn from their colleagues who have succeeded in implementing mathematical problem solving, 4) Active student participation is very important for successful problem solving, and 5) Teachers are expected to study learning models and then apply them in classroom management