timestablescheck.com

What It Is

Times Tables Check is a free web-based multiplication table practice app from Kindling Tools, aimed at KS1 and KS2 primary school pupils, with particular coverage of practice related to England’s Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). It emphasizes “short, low-pressure, repeatable” training for recalling multiplication facts, with the goal of helping children build fluency in the 0/2 to 12 times tables.

Core Experience

The tool supports practice with a single times table, mixed selected times tables, and random practice, with both timed and untimed options. The MTC-style mode includes 25 questions and uses a pace of 6 seconds per question, helping children get used to the time pressure of England’s statutory Year 4 check. In addition to standard equations, it also includes missing-number questions such as “? × 7 = 56,” which helps students move from rote memorization toward a more flexible understanding of multiplication relationships. Practice Mode can also enable visual representations such as arrays, repeated addition, and “groups of” models, making it suitable for students who are still at the conceptual understanding stage.

Pricing and Entry Requirements

The web version is completely free and can be used without registration, making it easy for families and schools to deploy quickly. The text mentions that iOS and Android versions are coming soon, with paid mobile versions planned that include a small number of extra features, but no specific pricing or payment methods are disclosed.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are a clear focus, no account requirement, low friction to start practicing, and a balance between conceptual representations and timed recall training. For the UK curriculum or British international schools, the MTC simulation mode has direct practical value. Its limitations are that it is not an official DfE, STA, or UK government tool and cannot replace formal assessment. Its feature set is also fairly narrow, mainly focused on times tables, with no structured curriculum, teacher feedback, or certificates. Information about data storage, the depth of learning analytics, and accessibility support is also insufficient.

Who It’s For

It is best suited for children aged 5–11 doing short daily practice sessions of 5–10 questions. It is also useful for parent-supported revision, classroom warm-ups, and helping Year 4 students become familiar with the MTC question types and pacing. If a child has not yet mastered the underlying concepts, untimed practice and visual representations should be prioritized rather than focusing on speed from the start.

Access in China

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