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The recurring issue in the education sector is the low interest in learning and the difficulties children face in learning at school, particularly in Mathematics. These two aspects are crucial to address and minimize as they significantly impact students' learning outcomes. This study aims to identify the factors that influence children's interest in learning and the emergence of difficulties in learning Mathematics at the elementary school level. This research employs the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. Data were collected through the documentation of all articles related to interest and difficulties in learning Mathematics at the elementary school level from 2019-2023. Subsequently, the researchers reviewed these articles comprehensively. The articles used in this study include both national and international journal articles. The research findings indicate that there are two factors influencing interest and difficulties in learning Mathematics: internal factors (factors within the students) and external factors (environmental factors).

This study aims to analyze learning difficulties in Bahasa Indonesia among 4th grade students at SDN Margamulya VI Bekasi. The researcher employed a qualitative research method for this study. The instruments used were questionnaires and interviews. The research was conducted at SDN Margamulya VI among 4th grade students in the academic year 2024/2025.The findings of this study indicate that the learning difficulty in Bahasa Indonesia experienced by the 4th grade students at SDN Margamulya VI is related to the understanding of paragraph types according to their positions. Factors influencing these difficulties include the students' inability to grasp the abstract concepts of the material.

Mathematics is one of the important subjects. Mathematics is also a subject that is difficult to understand. Understanding concepts is the most important part of learning mathematics, meaning that in studying mathematics students must first understand mathematical concepts in order to be able to solve problems and be able to apply this learning in the real world. Based on direct observations and interviews with grade 6 teachers at SD Negeri 02 Getas, teachers have difficulties in the theme of lesson 3 about "Building Space" with basic competencies; 1) identify & compare geometric shapes; 2) calculating the surface area of the geometric shape; 3) calculate the volume of the geometric shape. This is what drives the need to develop game-based mathematics learning media. This game was created using Construct2 software as a 2D video game engine. The method used in this study is the MDLC (Multimedia Development Life Cycle) method. Mathematics is one of the important subjects. Mathematics is also a subject that is difficult to understand. Understanding concepts is the most important part of learning mathematics, meaning that in studying mathematics students must first understand mathematical concepts in order to be able to solve problems and be able to apply this learning in the real world. Based on direct observations and interviews with grade 6 teachers at SD Negeri 02 Getas, teachers have difficulties in the theme of lesson 3 about "Building Space" with basic competencies; 1) identify & compare geometric shapes; 2) calculating the surface area of the geometric shape; 3) calculate the volume of the geometric shape. This is what drives the need to develop game-based mathematics learning media.

This research explores the application of the Restitution Triangle method as a strategy to help students overcome difficulties in solving mathematical problems. This method focuses on a collaborative approach between teachers and students to identify the roots of mathematical problems experienced by students, and develop solutions through a structured thinking process. This research involves active participation from students in analyzing, planning, and including steps to solve mathematical problems with guidance from the teacher. The results of this research show that the application of the Restitution Triangle method can increase students' understanding of mathematical concepts and self-confidence in dealing with complex mathematical problems.    

Cognitive domain assessment is an important component in the learning process which aims to measure students' mastery of knowledge and thinking abilities. This research presents the concepts, principles and implementation of cognitive assessment in education through literature studies. Bloom's Taxonomy revised by Anderson and Krathwohl divides the cognitive domain into six levels: remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, analyzing, and creating. Developing an effective cognitive assessment instrument requires systematic planning, starting from determining objectives to analyzing question items. Various assessment techniques such as multiple choice tests, short content, descriptions, and true and false can be used according to learning objectives. Challenges in implementing cognitive assessments include difficulties in designing instruments that measure higher-order thinking abilities. A deep understanding of the principles and techniques of cognitive assessment is essential for educators to improve the quality of learning and assessment.  

The purpose of this research is to find out how the teacher's strategy and find out how the teacher's obstacles in teaching students with reading and writing difficulties in class IV SDN Burneh 3. This research is a descriptive qualitative research with the research subjects of class IV teachers and 2 students with reading and writing difficulties. Data collection in this study used observation, interview and documentation techniques. The data analysis in this study used the data analysis steps of the Miles and Hubermen model, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the teacher's strategy in teaching students with reading and writing difficulties is to use an expository learning strategy by utilizing learning media, learning resources, and learning methods that are different from other students, and using an individual approach, and providing special guidance to students with reading and writing difficulties. Teacher barriers in teaching students with reading and writing difficulties are: 1) Lack of support and cooperation from parents, 2) Lack of motivation from within the student, 3) Students' low memory.      

This research aims to analyze students' difficulties in writing stories in Indonesian language subjects in Class IV UPTD SPF SDN 61 Kampung Baru. The subjects in this research were 19 students of UPTD SPF SDN 61 Kampung Baru consisting of three students with high abilities, three students with medium abilities, and three students with low abilities. Data collection was carried out using written tests and continued with individual interviews to obtain valid data. The results of the analysis of the difficulty test for writing stories for students showed an average score of 67.63 for students. From these data it can be seen that the ability of class IV students in writing stories is still quite low. Of the 3 questions asked, many students still had difficulty answering questions related to structure and choosing words. Based on the results of interviews with 9 students, it is known that the difficulties experienced by students in the high subject category are that students have difficulty determining titles and connecting words to make a complete sentence. The difficulties experienced by moderate subjects were difficulty putting together good and interesting sentences in determining the content of the story and the noisy classroom atmosphere affecting their concentration in writing. Meanwhile, the difficulties experienced by low subjects are that they are not interested in writing a story so it is difficult to write, they have difficulty deciding what words to use, and they have no interest in writing long texts so they prefer not to do it. Based on the results of the research that has been carried out, it can be concluded that the level of difficulty for students in writing stories in Indonesian language subjects is still quite low.

The shift from face-to-face learning to online and blended learning due to the Covid-19 pandemic presents challenges for educators and prospective teachers in designing effective instruction. One of the commonly used instructional media in online and blended learning is video. However, using video as a material delivery tool has its drawbacks, such as difficulties in monitoring student activities and assessing their understanding. This issue is also experienced by students of the Mathematics Study Program at Universitas PGRI Mahadewa Indonesia when using video as learning material. To address this problem, training was conducted for prospective teachers on designing instruction using videos integrated with the Edpuzzle platform. In this training, prospective teachers were taught to create notes and quizzes within videos, provide feedback and assessments, and monitor learning activities. Through this training, it is expected that prospective teachers can design interactive online and blended learning using video.

teacher plays an important role in providing education, facilities, and learning conditions that are as optimal as possible. A good teacher is one who gives students enthusiasm for learning without any pressure. All humans have the right to get a decent education, including children with autism. Children with autism also have the right to receive educational services so that they gain knowledge and skills and can develop their potential. The aim of this research is to find out the role of teachers in overcoming the difficulties of children with autism at the SLB Keleyan Bangkalan. This is qualitative research with a descriptive method that uses data collection techniques through interviews and documentation. The subject of the research involves a teacher who teaches children with autism. The problems of autistic children that occur at SLB Keleyan cover three aspects, namely communication, behavior, and social interaction. So, that problems cause children with autism to become less focused on learning. However, at the SLB Keleyan Bangkalan, apart from focusing on learning, it also emphasizes that children are able to play and interact socially with the environment around them. Therefore, there are several treatments that teachers provide to overcome these learning difficulties without any reference or formula.

This study aims to improve the numeracy literacy skills of elementary school students through a game-based learning media approach. The background is the low numeracy literacy skills of Indonesian students compared to other countries, as shown by the results of the PISA and TIMSS tests. Many elementary school students still have difficulties in reading, understanding, and applying numerical information and basic mathematics in everyday life. The research method used is systematic literature review by analyzing journals related to improving numeracy literacy skills through game-based learning media. The results of the review show that the use of game-based learning media can effectively improve the numeracy literacy skills of elementary school students. Game-based learning is able to make math learning more interesting, interactive, and increase student motivation. The implication of this research is the importance of developing and implementing game-based learning media to improve students' numeracy literacy skills in elementary schools.  

Indonesian language instruction in elementary schools aims to improve students' oral and written communication. Indonesian serves as a primary tool for students to hone their language skills correctly and effectively. Reading skills in elementary school are divided into two phases: initial reading (lower grades) and further reading (upper grades). Initial reading skills influence students' readiness before entering the next learning stage. However, second-grade elementary school students often face difficulties in developing initial reading and writing skills. Factors such as socio-economic background, gender, and teaching methods used by teachers can affect the success of literacy programs. By considering these factors, we can improve students' literacy skills at the beginning level.

Family business, businesses owned and inherited by family members, play an importantrole in the Indonesian economy. Despite its long-term benefits and legacy potential, familybusinesses are also challenging. In carrying it out, maintaining the good name of the family,providing business knowledge to family members, and overcoming difficulties in reachingagreements are key factors. Several figures such as Moores and Barrett, Marpa, Dussault, andPoza provide different views regarding the definition of a family company. However, thepoint is that this company is family owned, involved in management, and has the potential tobe sustainable across generations. In the Indonesian context, several successful familycompanies include PT. DJARUM, PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur, Trans Corp, Bakrie Group,and Sampoerna. Knowing the various types of promising family businesses, such asrestaurants, learning courses, plantation industries, automotive businesses, and eventorganizers, can be a guide for starting a sustainable family business.      

Students who have difficulty learning mathematics will often make mistakes in learning to count and mistakes in solving word problems in mathematics. The difficulties experienced by students are difficulty in working on story problems due to the inability to understand the meaning of the questions and confusion when determining what arithmetic operations will be used to solve the story problems. The purpose of this research was to analyze the learning difficulties experienced by students as well as the factors that caused students’ learning difficulties in working on multiplication questions in the form of stories in class II elementary school. The method used in this research is descriptive case study. The subjects of this research are students and teachers of class II A at SDN 15 ULU GADUT. The data collection procedures used in the research are test’s, interviews, observation and documentation. The results of the research show that difficulties in learning mathematics include: 1) Difficulty in distinguishing multiplication problems from other material, 2) Student’s writing cannot be read, 3) Difficulty doing calculations in solving multiplication problems. Internal factors include: 1) Lack of enthusiasm for studying, 2) Low numeracy skills and difficulty understanding questions, 3) Not focusing on studying. External factors include: 1) Lack of attention from parents, 2) Often asking students to memorize multiplication, 3) Not using interesting learning media in teaching.

Education is a process in which educators and students work together to create benefits, skilled attitudes, and personalities. In the midst of the pandemic, the government is encouraging educational institutions to change students from face-to-face learning to virtual, or distance, learning. Virtual learning remains another option when teachers cannot be in class. This research aims to understand how the learning environment influences the desire to learn. This study uses a quantitative approach. A sample of 30 sharia economics study program students at UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten received a questionnaire via Google form. Data were then collected using the SPSS Version 25 program. This research found that the online learning environment influenced students' desire to study sharia economics at UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten. The findings show that some students experience difficulties in learning the lessons given by their teachers during online learning, which results in a decrease in their desire to learn. Therefore, to increase student motivation and learning outcomes, the quality of learning on campus must be improved.

Education is a process in which educators and students work together to create benefits, skilled attitudes, and personalities. In the midst of the pandemic, the government is encouraging educational institutions to change students from face-to-face learning to virtual, or distance, learning. Virtual learning remains another option when teachers cannot be in class. This research aims to understand how the learning environment influences the desire to learn. This study uses a quantitative approach. A sample of 30 sharia economics study program students at UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten received a questionnaire via Google form. Data were then collected using the SPSS Version 25 program. This research found that the online learning environment influenced students' desire to study sharia economics at UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten. The findings show that some students experience difficulties in learning the lessons given by their teachers during online learning, which results in a decrease in their desire to learn. Therefore, to increase student motivation and learning outcomes, the quality of learning on campus must be improved.

One of the significant challenges in the world of education is the learning difficulties experienced by students, including in the boarding school environment. The purpose of this service activity is to provide tutoring to grade VII students, especially class VII-C MTs Mambaul Ulum to help students overcome difficulties in learning mathematics. The method of implementing service activities consists of five main stages: 1) planning and preparation including taking care of permits to carry out service activities, conducting initial surveys to identify mathematical materials that are considered necessary for guidance, compiling teaching materials needed in tutoring activities, and determining the schedule for the implementation of tutoring activities; 2) providing pretest questions to determine students' learning abilities before tutoring activities are held; 3) the implementation of tutoring activities; 4) the provision of posttest questions to determine students' mathematics learning ability after tutoring activities, and; 5) evaluation. The results of this activity show that mathematics tutoring activities for grade VII students, especially grade VII-C MTs Mambaul Ulum, have proven to be effective in helping to overcome difficulties in learning mathematics. The increase in the average score from pretest to posttest, from 45 to 80, shows that students are able to understand and master the material taught.

This research aims to determine the factors that cause initial reading difficulties in second grade elementary school students and the solutions that can be provided. The approach used in this research is qualitative with descriptive methods. The subjects of this research were second grade elementary school students. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews and documentation. Analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions or verification. Based on the research results, the factors causing the difficulties students experience in reading are a lack of guidance and concern from parents, a lack of reading learning activities at home and at school, and a lack of interest in learning within the students themselves.    

This study aims to identify the problems faced by students in implementing learning. This study used a quantitative approach with a survey method, involving 30 students from two high schools in Yogyakarta. Data were collected through questionnaires about students' learning difficulties, interests, and needs for learning media. The results showed that 96% of the students considered chemistry as a difficult subject to understand because of the abstract nature of the material. As many as 64% of the students felt bored due to the uninteresting presentation of the material, while 72% of the students indicated the need for varied learning methods and interactive learning media to facilitate understanding. The results of the study showed that an innovation was needed to support chemistry learning activities to make learning more active and enjoyable so that it does not lead to student boredom. The developed virtual laboratory media provides flexible, safe and economical simulation of chemical experiments. This application is designed to be accessible without an internet connection using an Android device, allowing students to learn anytime and anywhere. The use of this virtual lab is expected to increase students' motivation, understanding of concepts, and learning experience.

The world of education is greatly influenced by advances in information and communication technology. (ICT). In recent decades, educational technology has developed rapidly, transforming various levels of education and learning methods. This article examines the latest educational technology issues, including innovations in software and learning platforms, ethical issues, the difficulties of implementing technology in schools, and how it can it has an impact on education policy. This study aims to identify problems, opportunities and consequences for future digital education using a more in-depth approach.

You really need to pay attention to beginning reading because if basic learning is not strong or solid, it will cause difficulties when reading properly. This article describes the results of using the spelling method in improving beginning reading skills in lower grade students. This research uses qualitative research methods obtained from literature studies. According to several literature and research conducted regarding the use of spelling methods, there has been an increase in students' initial reading abilities, especially in lower grades. The use of the spelling method can be said to be very successful in improving students' initial reading abilities.