Students talk about difficulties they have in solving math problems

The ability to solve students' mathematical problems cannot be diagnosed clearly just by using test questions; it must also seen looking at responses the problem-solving process. As a result, purpose of this study is investigate skill as well their This descriptive-qualitative in nature. Three junior high schools (SMP) Aceh participated study, with 76 class VIII students serving research subjects. Tests, observations, and interviews were used data collection techniques. Quantitative descriptively analyzed proportions, while qualitative coding. results showed that 25 percent wrote down what was known asked, which an indication problem comprehension; 21 able devise strategies; 15 had done calculations correctly. correct, 11 checked answers again. Based on given students, there some difficulties experienced when solving math problems, namely difficulty understanding reading texts, terms, making connections, decisions, uncertainty time, carelessness, boredom. findings are expected serve resource for teachers education practitioners developing focus, discipline, patience selecting learning models appropriate needs students.