Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Karnataka Issues Notices to 180 Teachers Over Students' Math Struggles
Officials in Karnataka checked how well Class 7 students were learning.
They found that some students had difficulty with very simple maths problems.
Some students also could not write basic Kannada letters.
The checks happened after MLA Pradeep Eshwar visited schools without advance notice.
Education officials then tested students in government and aided schools.
They identified students who were far behind expected learning levels.
The teachers of those students received show-cause notices.
The teachers must explain what happened.
Officials said further action may follow under the rules.
Chikkaballapur authorities issued show-cause notices to 180 government school teachers.
Class 7 students reportedly struggled with basic addition, subtraction and Kannada alphabets.
The findings followed surprise inspections led by MLA Pradeep Eshwar.
Education officials tested students across government and aided primary schools in Chikkaballapura Taluk.
Teachers must explain the learning gaps, which could lead to disciplinary action.
- Who
- The Chikkaballapur education authorities, 180 teachers, Class 7 students and MLA Pradeep Eshwar.
- What
- Authorities issued show-cause notices after students were found struggling with basic mathematics and Kannada alphabets.
- When
- The notice was issued on September 15, after the MLA wrote to authorities on September 4.
- Where
- Government and aided primary schools across Chikkaballapura Taluk in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district.
- Why
- Officials said students had failed to reach minimum expected learning levels, prompting explanations and possible disciplinary action against teachers.
- Teachers issued notices
- 180 government school teachers
- District
- Chikkaballapur, Karnataka
- Students assessed
- Class 7 students
- Reported learning gaps
- Basic addition, subtraction and Kannada alphabets
- Inspections
- Surprise inspections led by MLA Pradeep Eshwar
- Notice date
- September 15
- Possible consequence
- Disciplinary action under applicable rules