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Performance of students in Mathematics at primary level remains a major area of concern across the country, according to a recent survey.The survey conducted by an NGO, Pratham, in which students were tested on arithmetic, writing, reading and comprehension, showed that about 60 per cent of students at Standard I and II could recognise numbers or do more mathematics. At Standard 3 to 5, only 65 per cent of the students could do substraction.The Annual Status of Education Report (Rural) 2006, which compiled the findings of the survey conducted across the country in 549 districts, said the performance of students was improving by only four to five per cent in the subject over the previous year's dismal figures.