Why are multiplication facts and corresponding division facts important?
We believe that developing a secure understanding of number is a critical building block that needs to be in-place for pupils to be able to reason and problem solve efficiently and accurately. Having fluency and flexibility in the use of manipulating number will allow the children to concentrate on the maths involved rather than the calculation required along the way (cognitive load theory).
In England, children will be expected to know the following in each year at primary school:
- Year 1: count in multiples of 2, 5 and 10.
- Year 2: be able to remember and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers.
- Year 3: be able to remember and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers.
- Year 4: be able to remember and use multiplication and division facts for the multiplication tables up to 12 x 12.
- Year 5: revision of all multiplication and division facts for the multiplication tables up to 12 x 12.
- Year 6: revision of all multiplication and division facts for the multiplication tables up to 12 x 12.
All children have timetabled sessions for practicing these facts in school. All children from Y2-Y6 have their own Times Table Rockstar login so they can continue to practice these facts at home.
Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check
Click on the slides below to view the presentation on this years multiplication check.