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Aims. The purpose of this thesis is to identify and analyze the mathematical difficulties faced by pupils entering school. Special consideration was given to pre- and initial training, but younger children were also examined. The hypothesis was that mathematical difficulties produce difficulties for the pupil in the start-up phase of the school, appear in other learning, and make it more difficult to learn and to live in everyday life. The research question was refined several times and the interest in the subject was born when I met Hannele Ikäheimo, the special teacher of mathematics. The aim of the thesis is to examine the material widely and to deepen to particular questions through the descriptive literature review. Methods. The thesis was made using the descriptive literature review method. The data was collected from several databases. Some of the data was limited by the age of the participants and the year of publication of the study. Studies were found both in English and in Finnish. Most of the studies found were in English Results and conclusions. The studies were statistical surveys. On the basis of the results, mathematical difficulties complicate in catching school, causing anxiety at the emotional level, guiding the school path and affecting everyday life performance. The studies described mathematical difficulties in an unrelenting way, but at the same time they discussed ways to support mathematical competence. The mathematical difficulties are tough and long lasting. In addition, difficulties cause anxiety and fear of studying mathematics. Teaching should consider ways of supporting mathematical learning difficulties without causing bullying and anxiety in the pupil. Research and case studies of qualitative analysis would be needed. In addition, it would be interesting to study the subject using discourse analysis.