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Mathematical literacy is an important skill in dealing with 21^st-century skills. One of the components of mathematical literacy that must be mastered is the literacy ability of space and shape content. Several factors affect students' mathematical literacy skills, including learning obstacles. This study aims to analyze the didactical situation of mathematical literacy skills based on students' learning obstacles on space and shape content. The research method used is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The subjects in this study were VIII grade students of SMP Pesantren Guppi Samata. Data collection was carried out using mathematical literacy tests on space and shape content with flat-sided space building material, interviews, and questionnaires. The results showed that students faced several learning barriers in understanding mathematical concepts and skills on flat-sided space-building material's Space and Shape content. These barriers include difficulties in understanding and formulating situations mathematically by making mathematical models, applying mathematical concepts, facts, procedures, objects and reasoning to solve geometry problems, and evaluating and interpreting the results. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that mathematics teachers identify the barriers students face in learning Space and Shape content. Furthermore, teachers can adopt appropriate learning approaches and strategies to help learners overcome these barriers. The use of visual aids, simulations, and group discussions can be effective alternatives in improving learners' mathematical literacy.

Didactical analysis; mathematical literacy; space and shape