Learning Difficulties of Mathematics at Primary Level

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify the causes of difficulties in learning mathematics for students at the primary level. For this purpose, I selected a primary school in Ru Ru 04 of Gulmi District. I selected four students studying in Lamakharka Jhamadi primary school at grade five by applying purposive sampling. I used phenomenology within qualitative research design. I triangulated the collected data from students, teachers, and the parents of respective students. From this study, I found that language differences, parent’s carelessness, low economic status, an unfavorable school environment, and a lack of practice at home are the main causes of learning difficulties for students in mathematics.