As some of you may be aware, all year 4 pupils now complete a multiplication tables check (MTC). This is to determine whether pupils can recall their times tables fluently, which is essential for future success in mathematics. It also enables us, as teachers, to identify those pupils who have not yet mastered their times tables, so that additional support can be provided.
For all year 4 pupils we have added in some extra time during the school week to allow them to practise their times tables, sometimes they are working in a small group with an adult, other times practising times tables on Times Tables Rock Stars, as well as conducting a weekly MTC test.
During SLCs some parents asked how they could help to support their child at home, therefore please find below a list of useful websites:
www.ttrockstars.com
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Teachers will also be sending children home with some times table sheets as we know some children prefer to practise in this way.
To make you aware the MTC test is a timed test where children are given 6 seconds to answer a multiplication question. The test comprises of 25 questions and to pass children are expected to achieve 25/25.
Teachers will be sending children home weekly with a slip to indicate what their score was this week and how that compares to their previous score, as well as suggesting timestables that your child needs to work on.
This year the test will be conducted between Monday 5th June and Friday 16th June 2023. This means that we have lots of time to keep practising!
If you have any questions or concerns then please do not hesitate to pop into school and either speak to myself (Mrs Elmer) or your child’s class teacher.
Many thanks for your continued support.