What it is
A free practice tool for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC), the statutory assessment Year 4 pupils in state-funded schools in England take in June.
The format mirrors the official check: 25 questions drawn from the 2 to 12 times tables, 6 seconds per question. When the test ends, the score appears on screen for the teacher or parent to record.
What it isn't
It is not the official government test. That is delivered through the Standards and Testing Agency platform. This is practice, run entirely in the browser.
Why it exists
Most free practice tools are wrapped in games, points, ads or accounts. None of that helps a child get faster at their times tables. Most of it is designed to keep children on a screen. This tool does one thing and stops.
The calm, screen-light approach is a deliberate choice backed by research. See the evidence.
Frequently asked
Is anything saved or tracked?
The core practice tool does not require pupil accounts and does not send test answers or scores to a results database. See the Privacy page for the current technical details.
Does it work on iPads and Chromebooks?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser.
Can a child practise specific tables?
Yes. On the home page, untick the tables already known and start the test. The questions will only come from the tables you keep ticked.
Does it cost anything?
No. The tool is free for any school, family or child to use, with no upsell, no premium tier and no plans to add either.
Who built it?
An independent project, built without commercial backing or sponsorship.
Is the source code available?
Happy to share for review. Get in touch.
Accessibility
This tool is built so every child can use it, including those with disabilities and additional needs. It aims to meet WCAG 2.1 AA.
- Full keyboard control, with no mouse needed.
- Works with screen readers, using clear labels and spoken updates for each question.
- An on-screen number pad, so a child can answer without typing.
- Strong colour contrast and large touch targets for smaller hands and motor differences.
- Respects the reduced-motion setting, so animations are removed when asked.
- No pressure to read the research fact. The test starts when the child is ready.
- Runs on any modern browser, including iPads and Chromebooks.
If any part is hard to use, please tell us and we will fix it. Full details are on the Accessibility page.
Get in touch
contact@yearfourmultiplicationtest.org