This study aims to identify students' difficulties in solving word problems in class VII D SMPN 2 Kotabaru material. This type of research uses a qualitative descriptive method. The research subjects were 21 VII D students. The data collection technique used the essay test method which contained story questions on flat shape material and the interview method. Data analysis techniques using data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research results obtained were high ability subjects on Tests I and II could master all indicators of difficulty in solving word problems, medium ability subjects on Tests I and II were able to understand all indicators of difficulty in solving story questions, while low ability on Tests I and II were lacking. understand and master indicators of difficulty in solving word problems on flat shape material.