Analisis Kesulitan Siswa Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Cerita Pada Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di Sekolah Dasar (Studi Kualitatif Pada SIswa Kelas 3 SDN Pangulah Utara Tahun Pelajaran 2023/2024)

This study aims to analyze the difficulties faced by third-grade students at SDN Pangulah Utara in solving story problems in Indonesian language lessons. The research employs a qualitative, descriptive approach, involving observations, interviews with teachers, and administering tests to students. Observations indicate that while interactions between teachers and students are generally positive, some students struggle with understanding and answering story problems. Test results show that the majority of students (47.1%) are categorized as having low proficiency in understanding and solving story problems effectively, while 32.3% fall into the moderate category. Only 20.6% of students demonstrate a good understanding of the story. Additionally, no students achieved an "Excellent" category, meaning none answered all story problems correctly and completely. These difficulties are attributed to various factors, including inadequate reading comprehension, insufficient understanding of story structure, limited parental guidance, and insufficient teaching materials. The study recommends several strategic measures to address these issues, such as enhancing students' reading skills through more intensive practice, developing teaching materials that match students' comprehension levels, and involving parents in the learning process. It is hoped that by implementing these recommendations, students will overcome their difficulties and improve their ability to solve story problems, thereby making Indonesian language learning in elementary schools more effective and aligned with students' needs.
Keywords: Student Difficulties, Story Questions, Bahasa Indonesia, Elementary School, Qualitative