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Multiplication tables check: IT guidance

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It is a statutory requirement for schools to administer the multiplication tables check (MTC).

We recommend reviewing this guidance before the MTC service opens to ensure sufficient time to resolve any compatibility issues, should they occur.

IT support staff and check administrators should complete the recommended actions within this guidance to ensure pupil devices are ready before pupils take the MTC.

You can find important MTC dates in the ‘Important dates’ section of the 2027 key stage 2 (KS2) assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA).

The MTC service is intended for use on modern operating systems, such as Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. It is suitable for desktop, laptop and tablet devices.

The MTC will only work on iOS 16, or more recent versions, due to the age and limitations of this technology. If your iPad still uses an older operating system, we recommend updating it to the latest available version.

School staff will access the MTC service using DfE Sign-in.

Where pupil devices have restrictions applied, limiting access to trusted websites, you should ensure the MTC service links below are accessible. The following links are included to support early accessibility checks, and you should ensure they are in your network’s list of allowed websites:

  • Once staff have signed in to DfE Sign-in, they should select ‘Multiplication tables check’ from their list of services – this will direct them to: https://admin.multiplication-tables-check.service.gov.uk
  • Pupils will access the ‘try it out’ check and official check at: https://pupil.multiplication-tables-check.service.gov.uk

    • If you access the ‘Multiplication tables check’ service link before it opens, you will see a service closure message. This is correct and means your early accessibility check is successful.

    The MTC service and pupil application need to communicate with supporting services.

    It is important that you ensure the following services are within your school’s allowed list:

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