Times Tables
Times Tables
We aim to make learning times tables an enjoyable part of school life through engaging with a variety of methods to support fluency. In year 3, pupils use our Maths Stars program to develop the fast recall of multiplication facts and number bonds.
In years 4 and 5, pupils use ‘The Mastering Number programme,’ to develop and demonstrate good fluency in calculation and number sense. These daily timetabled sessions allow children to practise and learn their multiplication tables.
All children have access to the ‘Times Tables Rock-Stars’ website to support them in practising and learning their multiplication tables, both at home and in school. Classes are able to ‘battle’ against each other and there is a league table in the hall showing games played, won, drawn and any bonus points. Each year group has a club at lunchtime where they can log on and compete against each other.
In June, year 4 pupils take the statutory Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). The purpose of the MTC is to determine whether pupils can recall their tables fluently. The results of this assessment allow us to identify children who have not yet mastered their times tables, so that additional support can be provided.
