Table 2 shows the overview of the participants. Overall, the percentages of below average students in sub-urban and
rural schools are higher compared to urban schools. This phenomenon might due to the difference in environment
and family back ground that might affect the cognitive and affective development. Dacey & Travers (2006) stated
that psychosocial factor could influence the difficulties faced among students. Furthermore the difference in the
maturity of the students could cause variation in the difficulties faced among students in mathematics. Geary (2004)
had stated that mathematics difficulties could became cumulative within a time frame if not properly supervised.
Early understanding and identification of the difficulties is critical for any intervention to be developed.