Free practice for Year 4
Multiplication tables check practice
A free times tables test that works like the real Year 4 check: 25 questions, 6 seconds each. Type the answer and press Enter. No sign-up.
Which times tables?
Mixed times tables up to 12, like the real check: 25 questions, 6 seconds each.
What is the multiplication tables check?
Year 4 pupils in England take the multiplication tables check (MTC) in June. It is an on-screen check of whether children can fluently recall their times tables up to 12. Children get 3 practice questions, then 25 questions with 6 seconds to answer each one. There is no pass mark, and your child’s teacher will share the score with you.
Source: Department for Education, Multiplication tables check: information for parents (GOV.UK, updated 15 September 2025).
How to practise at home
- Little and often works best: five minutes a day beats an hour once a week.
- Use the “Facts to practise” list after each go and focus on those facts next time.
- Practise one times table at a time first, then mix them, like the real check.
- Keep it calm and positive. Speed comes from knowing the facts, not from rushing.
Questions about the times tables check
What is the multiplication tables check?
It is an on-screen check that Year 4 pupils in England take in June, to see whether they can fluently recall their times tables up to 12. There are 25 questions, with 6 seconds to answer each one.
Is there a pass mark?
No. There is no pass mark for the check, and your child’s teacher will share the score with you.
How is this practice like the real check?
It uses the same number of questions and the same 6 seconds per question, with times tables up to 12. You can also practise one times table at a time before mixing them.
How can I help my child get faster?
Practise a little every day, focus on the facts your child gets wrong, and keep it relaxed. Speed comes from knowing the facts well.
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