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Bangalore, March 10, 2025: Akshara Foundation, a Bangalore-based public charitable trust committed to ensuring “Every Child in School and Learning Well,” has released the 2024-25 Gram Panchayat Level Maths Contests Report. The report highlights key findings from the initiative, conducted under the Ganitha Kalika Andolana (GKA), a state-supported maths learning movement.
The contests, held across 28 districts in Karnataka, assessed 5,95,517 children from 26,188 schools across 4,890 Gram Panchayats within 30 days. Designed to provide unbiased, community-led assessments, these contests offer insights into students’ maths skills while fostering parental and community engagement in education.
Key Findings from the Report:
Girls Outperform Boys: Across grades 4, 5, and 6, girls consistently performed better in the 70%-100% performance band.
Skill Proficiency Trends:
Subtraction skills improved from grade 4 to 5 (from 48% to 52%).
Division skills declined from grade 4 to 5 (from 44% to 38%), signaling the need for targeted interventions.
Community Engagement: The contests were held outside school settings, ensuring transparent evaluations and active discussions among parents, teachers, and local stakeholders.
Commitment to Quality Education
Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Ashok Kamath, Chairman of Akshara Foundation, stated:
“For more than a decade, we have worked to make maths education in rural Karnataka accessible and engaging. Mathematics is the foundation for all future learning, and through Ganitha Kalika Andolana, we aim to create a lasting impact by uniting communities, parents, teachers, and children. The enthusiastic participation of Gram Panchayats, the Education Department, and our volunteers is truly commendable. This report not only highlights the success of the contests but also sheds light on challenges, particularly in rural areas. Akshara Foundation remains committed to bridging these learning gaps and ensuring every child excels.”
The Gram Panchayat Level Maths Contests have emerged as a transformative force in rural education, receiving strong support from stakeholders across Karnataka. The initiative, along with the Akshara Symposium ‘It All Adds Up 2024-25,’ is sponsored by HDFC Bank Parivartan.
With continued collaboration, this movement aims to build a future where every child in Karnataka gains essential numeracy skills, empowering rural communities and shaping a stronger education system.
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