I’ll be honest, I got through school and teaching without ever learning all my times tables off by heart. Now, as a parent helping my 10-year-old with 11+ prep, I can see what a difference it makes! Times tables are like shortcuts in maths: they make everything quicker and easier, whether it’s calculating area, working with algebra, or spotting number patterns. My son’s in Year 4 this year, which means he’ll be doing the Multiplication Check at the end of the summer. So, I’ve

If your child’s in Year 4, you’ve probably heard whispers about the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). But what exactly is it and how can you help your child prepare without it turning into a big stress? What is the MTC? The Multiplication Tables Check is a short online test that all Year 4 pupils in England take in June. The aim is simple: to see if children know their times tables up to 12 × 12, which is a really important part of the maths curriculum. What does the test lo