Multiplication tables check administration guidance
Check administration guidance for the multiplication tables check (MTC).
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We will update this page with guidance for administering the 2025 MTC in April 2025.
The MTC is statutory for all year 4 pupils registered at state-funded maintained schools, special schools or academies, including free schools, in England.
The administration guidance provides details on how to:
- use the MTC service, including the pupil ‘try it out’ check
- prepare for check administration, including enabling access arrangements
- administer the official check
This video demonstrates the MTC access arrangements, to help schools understand the accessibility options and support those administering them:
This video demonstrates how to sign in to, and navigate, the MTC service, to support school staff in administering the check:
Updates to this page
Published 1 April 2019Last updated 4 April 2024 + show all updates
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Updated guidance for administering the multiplication tables check in the academic year 2023 to 2024.
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Updated guidance for 2023.
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Updated guidance for the statutory multiplication tables check
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Updated guidance and privacy notice for 2021 optional MTC.
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MTC privacy notice added.
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Administration guidance and access arrangements videos added.
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First published.