The Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) is a statutory assessment taken by all Year 4 pupils in England in June each year. This guide explains what parents and teachers need to know for 2025.
What is the MTC?
The MTC tests whether pupils can recall times tables up to 12 × 12 accurately and quickly. Children have 6 seconds per question and answer 25 questions in total.
How Hit the Button Helps
Our timed mode mirrors the MTC format closely. Set the difficulty to Hard and select All times tables — this replicates the conditions children will face in the real check.
Top Tips for MTC Preparation
- Practise every day for 10–15 minutes from January onwards.
- Focus on the 6, 7, 8 and 9 times tables — these are statistically the most frequently tested.
- Use Hit the Button in Practice Mode as well as Timed Mode.
- Celebrate progress, not just scores — confidence matters.