The purpose of this study was to analyze the types of learning obstacles of students' mathematical literacy skills on the content of change and relationship for 8^th grade of junior high school. The research method used is qualitative research with descriptive approach. This research was conducted at SMPN 3 Sungguminasa and the subjects in this study were students of class VIII. i. The data collection technique used a mathematical literacy test on the content of change and relationship with the material of the System of Linear Equations of Two Variables in the form of a written test of 5 numbers in essay form, documentation, and direct interviews with both teachers and students. The results showed that there were several learning barriers experienced by students in understanding mathematical literacy questions on the content of change and relationship in class VIII. i. SMPN 3 Sungguminasa. These barriers include students having difficulty in interpreting the problem, students still make mistakes in changing the statement into a mathematical model, and students cannot change the given problem into mathematical form. Important implications that can be given in designing teaching strategies include using active learning strategies, namely through interaction with classmates and involving themselves in activities.