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Multiplication tables check administration guidance

Check administration guidance for the multiplication tables check.

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Multiplication tables checkcheck: administration guidance

Details

The multiplication tables check (MTC) is statutory for all year 4 pupils registered at state-funded maintained schools, special schools or academiesacademies, (includingincluding free schools)schools, in England.

The administration guidance provides details on how to:

  • use the MTC serviceservice, (includingincluding the pupil try‘try it outout’ check)check
  • prepare for check administrationadministration, (includingincluding enabling access arrangements)arrangements
  • administer the official check

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

AccessMTC access arrangements video

This video demonstrates how to log-insign in to, and navigatenavigate, the MTC serviceservice, and is designed to support school staff in administering the check.check:

AdministrationMTC administration guidance video

Published 1 April 2019
Last updated 134 April 20232024 + show all updates
  1. Updated guidance for administering the multiplication tables check in the academic year 2023 to 2024.

  2. Updated guidance for 2023.

  3. Updated guidance for the statutory multiplication tables check

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

  5. MTC privacy notice added.

  6. Administration guidance and access arrangements videos added.