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Multiplication tables check

A statutory on-screen check in Year 4 in England of pupils' recall of the times tables up to 12 x 12, with 25 questions and 6 seconds per question.

Also called
MTC
Used in
England
Topic
Assessment

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Key Stage 2 (KS2) England Northern Ireland
In England, Years 3 to 6 (ages 7 to 11), ending with the KS2 national curriculum tests. In Northern Ireland, Primary 5 to 7.
Times tables All four UK nations (details may differ)
Multiplication facts; the English national curriculum expects pupils to know them up to 12 x 12 by the end of Year 4. US: multiplication facts.

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