Abstract: This study aims to analyze student errors in resolving word problems, which are then formulated
into characteristics of student errors according to gender. The subject selection was done randomly from male
and female students of grade VII who made mistakes in solving the questions. Research data from the test
results of 2 items word problem type. The form of student error is based on misconceptions, procedures, and
techniques. The results showed the students' misconceptions, don’t understand question commands, do not
write information correctly, misinterpret question information, do not simplify fractions correctly, do not
understand the value of fractions, misunderstand number signs/symbols and do not understand number
signs/symbols, incorrectly determine signs/symbols of operations. Procedural error, incorrectly determining
the settlement operation Technical errors, incorrectly using calculation operation marks, incorrectly
performing calculation operations, incomplete settlement steps, incomplete simplification, incorrect
simplification. Technical errors, namely calculations are not in accordance with the command, less careful
(careless) writing answers, errors in writing answers and it do not match the command questions (conclusion).
The reason is not understanding the reading and not being familiar with the questions. Students'
understanding and knowledge of reading have an important role in identifying, interpreting, and even
selecting or determining completion strategies.