Multiplication Check & Online Practice Tool
- Anna - Mini Writers Club
- Apr 22
- 2 min read
Updated: May 14
If your child is in Year 4, you may have heard about the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). But what is it, and why is it important?
What is the MTC?
The Multiplication Tables Check is a short online test that Year 4 pupils in England take in June. It’s designed to assess whether children know their times tables up to 12 × 12, which is a key part of the maths curriculum.
What does the test look like?
It’s a quick quiz with 25 questions.
Each question has a 6-second time limit.
The whole test takes less than 5 minutes.
It’s completed on a computer or tablet.
Why is it important?
Times tables are the building blocks of many other areas in maths—like division, fractions, and problem-solving. The check helps identify which children might need extra support so they can progress confidently in maths.
How can I help my child?
Practice regularly: Just a few minutes a day can make a big difference.
Use the resources in the Times Tables Club, which include fun games, printable activities, and access to an online multiplication check that mirrors the real thing. These tools are designed to build fluency, boost confidence, and make learning times tables enjoyable and stress-free.
Stay positive: Praise effort, not just accuracy. Confidence is key!
You can use this tool to practise any of the times tables. It's a great way to build up to the timed Multiplication Tables Check.
You could begin practising, without a timer. When your child is ready, set a 10 second timer which is longer than they get on the MTC. When they are more confident, try the 6 second timer, which is how long they will get during the MTC.
In the practice mode, you can select a times table to focus on or pick the MTC version, which will mirror the check with 25 random questions.
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