Learning Difficulties of Grade VIII Students in Arithmetic

Abstract

The main aim of this study is to explore the learning difficulties of grade VIII students in Arithmetic. The main objective of this study was to find the difficulties area in learning arithmetic of students and to explore the causes of difficulties in learning arithmetic of students. The study is case study design and Shree MA.VI. Bijayabasti school of Thori Rural Municipality-4, Parsa were selected by convenient sampling and purposive sampling procedure to select two talented, two medium and two weak students and equal gender of the student select at grade VII. This study was based on qualitative data directly collected from the field. Observation form, interview schedule for selected students, mathematics teacher, head teacher and parents were tools used for data collection.Triangulation and descriptive analysis methods were used for data and information analysis. Analysis and explained on the basis of qualitative data. The finding of the study showed that learning difficulties of grade VIII studentsincludedprocessing skill difficulties, comprehension difficulties, cognitive difficulties and difficulties for the time management at home are among the main learning difficulties.To solve the causes of learning difficulties of grade VIII students in arithmetic students need to be diligent, hardworking, willing to study. Their parents should maintain their good environment at home. There should be interaction between student, parents and teacher. Mathematics teachers should be focused on student-centered learning. The school should provide the necessary physical facilities for the school and professional development training of teacher.