ICAN

ICAN helps lower-progress students in Primary 3 to 6 build confidence and do better in Maths. The programme tackles learning gaps, language barriers, low motivation, and poor memory through structured lessons and trained teachers.

Last updated 12 May 2026

Improving Confidence and Achievement in Numeracy (ICAN)

“All Students Can Learn”. That is the core belief of every Math teacher in BPPS. In collaboration with MOE, we embarked on the ICAN programme which aims to raise the confidence level of students and improve the overall performance of the low progress students from Primary 3 to 6. This programme targets 4 learning issues that students face – Learning gaps, weak command of the language, low motivation and poor memory retention. ICAN lessons follow the FREMC structure – Factual Fluency, Readiness, Engagement, Mastery and Consolidation.

Through this programme, selected teachers underwent intensive training and mentoring to equip themselves with the knowledge, skills and tools to deliver the intervention strategies. BPPS has also put in place necessary support structures to help such learners.

Two young students in white and green uniforms write on worksheets at a round purple table with pencil cases and blocks.

Students in masks work together at a desk with calculators and worksheets in a decorated classroom.

A child's hand uses a marker to draw circles around groups of dry rotini pasta pieces on white paper.