Times tables speed drills
Year 5/6 11+ candidates should recall any 2-12 fact in <3 seconds.
The Year 4 MTC tests 25 questions in 6 minutes. 11+ candidates should be faster — tables free up cognitive load for the harder problem-solving.
Worked examples
7 × 8 = 56.
11 × 12 = 132.
9 × 7 = 63 (sum of digits = 9).
Frequently asked questions
All the way to 12×12?
Yes — some 11+ tests use up to 12×12; others 11×11. Drill to 12 to be safe.
Online practice?
TimesTables.co.uk and Maths Frame have age-appropriate drills.