Need Analysis of Mathematics Learning in 8th Grade Junior High School Palembang

Mathematics is the subject matter that is most difficult by most students. In this study, researchers analyzed students' learning needs to find out what media or learning materials are appropriate for students to learn mathematics class VIII Junior High School 41 Palembang. The data collection techniques used include: 1) questionnaires, knowing the needs of students in the mathematics learning process: 2) observations, knowing the conditions and problems in mathematics learning: 3) interviews with teachers and students. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis with data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing, and verification. The results of the analysis show that students choose interesting learning media-based learning style, media, internet, and smartphone