Times Tables Fluency Programme

The programme starts from January of Year 3, once children are fluent in addition and subtraction facts. We also provide guidance on adapting the progression for later start points. We've trialled and honed the programme progression over the last 5 years and are confident that it is now perfect!

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The programme develops recall of 36 core multiplication facts. Fluency in these facts provides the foundation for all written and mental multiplication and division. New facts are introduced and taught visually through the conceptual lessons, and aurally through the chanting of verbal sound patterns. Facts are learned to fluency through daily practice sessions with scores tracked daily and targeted support provided where needed. 

Click here to watch a video explaining the 36 fact approach

In addition to the 36 essential facts, the programme teaches the 10, 11 and 12 times tables in preparation for the Y4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). These facts are taught in a lighter touch way, with the 10 and 11 times tables taught through patterns and the 12 times table taught well enough for MTC success.

Schools taking part in our two-year pilot increased their average MTC scores from 19.9 out of 25 before using the programme, to 22.8 out of 25.

The fluency programme is taught through five stages. Each stage is broken down into smaller teachings units, with resources provided for each unit. The resources for each teaching unit include

• Guidance on lesson planning, pupil tracking and classroom displays
• Conceptual lesson animations and exercises which draw out the key patterns and structures for multiples of the number being studied
• Practice booklets for daily, 10 minute fluency sessions
• End of unit activities focusing on applying times table facts

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Each unit of the programme has 5 steps, which collectively support every child in your class to become fluent in both factual recall and understanding of concepts. Each step is critical if all children are to achieve fluency. Training videos on each of the steps are provided.

Click the image to preview how the tool is structured, and how to generate sheets. Note: to actually generate sheets requires a subscription to the programme.

The structured nature of the programme, combined with the detailed guidance for each teaching unit, and training videos for each step in the approach, provides in built support for teachers and TAs to develop their pedagogical subject knowledge and classroom teaching skills. 

Teachers and TAs at subscribing schools can also come along to regular subscriber coaching sessions to learn more about key aspects of the programme and to ask for advice on any implementation questions they have.

The Times Tables Fluency in-depth training course is also available to teachers and TAs for further support.

Training videos

In-depth course content

The programme is informed by research into the mathematical development of young children, particularly how children achieve automacity in multiplication facts. The research principles that underpin the programme can be found here.