Multiplication Tables Check
The purpose of the check is to determine whether your child can fluently recall their times tables up to 12, which is essential for future success in mathematics. It will also help your child’s school to identify if your child may need additional support.
It is an onscreen check consisting of 25 times table questions. Your child will be able to answer 3 practice questions before taking the actual check. They will then have 6 seconds to answer each question. On average, the check should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.
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Timetable June 2027
The 2026 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) for Year 4 pupils in England will be administered over a 2 week period from Monday 7th June 2027.
What if my child cannot access the check?
There are several access arrangements available for the check, which can be used to support pupils with specific needs. Your child’s teacher will ensure that the access arrangements are appropriate for your child before they take the check in June.
The check has been designed to be inclusive and accessible to as many children as possible, including those with special educational needs or disability (SEND) or English as an additional language (EAL). However, there may be some circumstances in which it will not be appropriate for a pupil to take the check, even when using suitable access arrangements.
If you have any concerns about your child accessing the check, you should discuss this with your child’s school.
What can you do to help your child in practising their times tables?
We would recommend a number of strategies to support your child in the run-up to and after the times tables test including:
- Times tables chanting: “6, 12, 18, 24…”;
- Times tables chanting in reverse order: “108, 99, 90, 81…”;
- Using times tables songs
- Using Times Table Rock Stars
- Using free online games, like those on the KS2 Maths section of our school website
- Asking your child multiplication calculations out of order, like: “What is 4 x 7? What is 9 x 5? What is 6 x 11?”;
- Using pasta pieces or pebbles to show groups of numbers representing times tables, e.g. four groups of three pasta shells to show 3 x 4 = 12
How will the results be used?
Schools will have access to all their pupils’ results, to allow them to identify pupils who need additional support.
Will I receive feedback on my child’s check?
Yes. Your child’s teacher will share your child’s score with you. There is no pass mark for the check.
Support
Practise your times tables here using this online game.