Times tables test

20 questions from the 2 to 12 tables. Self-paced, but timed — you get every answer back at the end with the time you took on each.

20 questions · self-paced, timed

  • 20 questions, tables up to 12.
  • No time limit per question, but your total time is recorded.
  • You see every answer at the end, with the ones to work on.

Reading the result

Look at accuracy first. A wrong answer is a fact that is not yet known, and no amount of speed practice fixes it — drill that table on its own instead.

Once the answers are right, look at the times. A fact answered in under three seconds is recalled; one that takes eight is being worked out. Both are “correct”, but only the first will hold up under a timed check or in longer written maths.

Practise what you missed

Preparing for the Year 4 check? Try the MTC format — 25 questions with six seconds each.

Questions

How long does the test take?

Usually two to three minutes. There are 20 questions and no per-question time limit, but your total time and your time on each question are both recorded.

Which tables does it cover?

All of them from 2 to 12, drawn at random and asked in both directions — you will see both 7 × 8 and 8 × 7.

What counts as a good score?

For a child who has learnt their tables, 20 out of 20 with an average under three seconds a question is a strong result. Accuracy matters more than speed first; speed comes with recall.

How is this different from the MTC practice?

The MTC practice mirrors the Year 4 check exactly: 25 questions with a hard six-second limit per question. This test is self-paced, so it measures what you know rather than how you cope under a timer.