At Holy Cross and All Saints Primary School, we use a multisensory, play based learning approach to embed meaning and to aid recall of multiplication facts. From Year 1 – 6, we use FunKey Maths Times Tables cards which help children to develop conceptual understanding of multiplication and division and fluency in times table recall up to 12 x 12 through fun games and activities.

We use a consistent approach when teaching times tables, starting with developing basic conceptual understanding of multiplication and division and moving on to recall of multiplication facts and related division facts.

FunKey Maths - Step Counting PowerPoints for learning times tables

Step counting is a great way to start to develop fluency and is so easy to teach using our ready-made step counting PowerPoints. Watch the video to find out how the cards are used in class. 

Year 4 Multiplication Check 

What is the Multiplication tables check?
It is an on-screen check consisting of 25 times table questions. Your child will be able to answer 3
practice questions before taking the actual check. They will then have 6 seconds to answer each
question. On average, the check should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.

The reason behind the Government Multiplication Check:

The purpose of the MTC is to determine whether pupils can recall their times tables fluently, which is essential for future success in mathematics. This will prepare your child for the Year 5 and 6 Maths curriculum which heavily depends on their times tables knowledge.

There are lots of different ways for your child to practise.

Here are a few examples (all links are on Google Classroom):

• An adult can show the child cards that you are working on and the child responds with the full sound bite “seven eights are fifty six”.
• Playing ‘Going for Gold’ – children know how to play this.
• Times Tables Rock Stars app
• Create and complete a worksheet using the generator.
• Play Hit the Button
• Online times tables checker