LumoWhich times tables are learnt when?
In England's national curriculum, times tables build up through primary school. Lumo follows the same order, so your child starts with the tables expected for their year:
2, 5 and 10
The first three tables, plus the matching division facts. Great for counting in steps and spotting patterns.
Adding 3, 4 and 8
The 3, 4 and 8 times tables join the 2, 5 and 10. Doubling links the 2, 4 and 8 tables together.
Everything to 12 × 12
By the end of Year 4 children are expected to know all the tables up to 12 × 12. That's 144 facts.
Keep them fluent
Quick recall underpins long multiplication, fractions, ratio and 11+ problem solving, so regular short practice keeps paying off.
The Year 4 multiplication tables check
Schools in England run a statutory multiplication tables check (MTC) in Year 4. It's a short on-screen check of how well children recall their times tables up to 12 × 12. It isn't a pass-or-fail test for your child; it helps schools see who needs more support.
What helps most is quick, confident recall: knowing that 7 × 8 is 56 without counting up. That comes from little and often, focused on the facts a child finds hardest, rather than chanting tables they already know.
Adaptive drills and speed rounds
- Starts with their weakest tables. The times tables drill pre-selects the two tables your child knows least well from those expected for their year. You can also choose tables or mix them.
- Tracks every fact. Lumo keeps track of each of the 144 facts, from unseen to learning to known, so drills spend time on the gaps.
- Multiplication and division. Each table is practised both ways, so 6 × 7 = 42 also means 42 ÷ 7 = 6.
- 60-second speed rounds. From Year 2, a speed round asks your child to type answers to mental arithmetic questions at their level. The only thing that stops a round is the clock, never a wrong answer.
- Mistakes come back. Tricky facts reappear in a review queue a few days later, and the parent area shows weak spots and what's due for review.
There's also read-aloud audio on every question, and effort earns stars, streaks and coins. No score ever counts down.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lumo's times tables practice free?
Yes. Lumo is free to use, with no ads and no account needed.
Can Lumo help my child prepare for the Year 4 multiplication check?
Lumo practises all the times tables up to 12 × 12, tracks which facts your child knows, and adds quick-fire speed rounds to build fast recall, which is the skill the check looks for.
What age can my child start times tables in Lumo?
The times tables drill and speed round open from Year 2, starting with the 2, 5 and 10 times tables. Year 3 adds the 3, 4 and 8 times tables, and from Year 4 every table up to 12 × 12 is included.
How often should my child practise times tables?
Short, regular practice tends to work better than long sessions. In Lumo you can set a daily goal that fits your family in the parent area.
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