Knowing your times tables (and their associated division facts) supports your mathematical learning and understanding; if you have a strong grasp of them, then you will be more self-assured when learning new concepts. The better you know these, the more links you will be able to make in your maths lessons, meaning you will be able to solve problems more easily! 

To support your children with this essential skill, we use Times Table Rockstars.

Each year Year 4 children will undertake the MTC - Multiplication Tables Check.  

Below you will find the parent information link to the Government Web Site.

Multiplication tables check: information for parents (text only version)

Throughout the year, we will be preparing the children for this check.

Year 4 Multiplication Check Information

The Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) is an assessment that the Government has recently introduced for all pupils in Year 4. It is an online assessment that has been designed to assess whether pupils can recall their times tables fluently, which is essential for future success in mathematics. It will also help schools to identify pupils who have not yet mastered their times tables, so that additional support can be provided.

The MTC is compulsory, with all pupils in Year 4 completing the assessments in June.  

The MTC is an on-screen check consisting of 25 times tables questions, which means it will be completed on a computer. Your child will answer 3 practice questions before moving on to the official check and will then have 6 seconds to answer each question. On average, the check should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.