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Understanding the Struggles: Elementary Students’ Take on Math Learning Obstacles

Authors
Putri Alva Rizky1, Samsul Pahmi1, Fitria Nurulaeni1, *, Ratih Ratih1
1Department of Elementary School Teacher Education, Nusa Putra University, Sukabumi, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: fitria.nurulaeni@nusaputra.ac.id
Corresponding Author
Fitria Nurulaeni
Available Online 28 July 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-450-1_16How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Elementary Education; Learning Obstacles; Math Anxiety; Mathematics Learning; Qualitative Research
Abstract

This study investigates the challenges faced by elementary students in learning mathematics, focusing on epistemological, psychological, didactic, and ontogenic obstacles. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews and classroom observations involving 30 students from Sukabumi, Indonesia. The findings reveal that students struggle with understanding fundamental concepts, experience math anxiety, and are hindered by non-interactive teaching methods and limited parental support. These challenges are interconnected, creating a negative cycle that impacts students’ motivation and academic performance. The study underscores the need for holistic interventions involving teachers, parents, and policymakers to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Limitations of the study include its regional focus and reliance on qualitative methods, suggesting the need for future research to adopt a mixed-methods approach and explore broader perspectives.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Education, Humanities, and Social Science - Japan Series (ICEHoS 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
28 July 2025
ISBN
978-2-38476-450-1
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-450-1_16How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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