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Year 4

In England and Wales, a primary year for children aged 8 to 9; the year of the multiplication tables check in England.

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Multiplication tables check (MTC) England
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.
Fourth grade United States
A US elementary grade for children aged about 9 to 10, one of the NAEP grades; equivalent in age to Year 5.

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