Guidance

Multiplication tables check administration guidance

Check administration guidance for the multiplication tables check.

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From the 2021/22 academic year, it is a statutory requirement for schools to administer the multiplication tables check (MTC).

The administration guidance provides details on:

  • how to use the MTC service (including the pupil try it out area)
  • how to enable access arrangements
  • how to administer the check

This video demonstrates the MTC access arrangements, to help schools understand the accessibility options and support those administering them.

Access arrangements video

This video demonstrates how to log-in and navigate the MTC service and is designed to support school staff in administering the check.

Administration guidance video

Published 1 April 2019
Last updated 21 March 2022 + show all updates
  1. Updated guidance for the statutory multiplication tables check

  2. Updated guidance and privacy notice for 2021 optional MTC.

  3. MTC privacy notice added.

  4. Administration guidance and access arrangements videos added.

  5. First published.