Reducing Failing Rate in Mathematics
Prime International School
By Andrew Tan
Background
- Prime International School is a local private school offering the IGCSE curriculum for primary and secondary students.
- A significant proportion of Year 9 students are struggling with mathematics, particularly application questions requiring multiple processes.
*Note: Mr Andrew is no longer in this school but supported a teacher to continue the intervention efforts.
The Challenge
- 47.4% of students (9/19) failed in Quiz 2; 57.4% of students (11/19) failed in Quiz 3.
- Teacher could improve in teaching multiple Math processes together.
The Solution: Targeted Maths Intervention
Key Activity
- Provide two additional context-based questions for practice in every class.
- Goal: At least 12 students achieving grade C and above in the Mid-Year Exam.
Impact So Far
- 9/19 students achieved at least a grade C in the Mid-Year Exam.
- 10/19 failed in the Mid-Year Exam, but with an average improvement of 10 marks.
- Teacher classroom management improved, with better student interaction and bonding.
Sustainability & Next Steps
- Assign student buddies to work in pairs during lessons for peer support.
- Conduct extra remedial lessons after school.
- Integrate continuous formative assessment and mini games to engage students.
- Replicate and extend the project to a new school in 2026.
Contact:
Andrew Tan: andrewtan.klbb@gmail.com
Empowering students with the skills and confidence to succeed in Mathematics.