At MTC practise we follow the DfE assessment criteria for each test:

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• our tests mirror the DfE software interface

• we use their upper and lower limits for both number 1 and number 2 (n1 x n2)

• our high frequency questions are the 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 multiplication tables because these are the most challenging

• there are between 3 and 7 KS1 questions in each test

• there are 25 questions

• each question will appear on screen for 6 seconds

• there is a 3 second pause between each question

• we do not repeat a question within a test

• we have no reversals of questions within a test (eg 8 x 3 and 3 x 8)

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Please note schools are able to access a practise area prior to the assessment window opening, so pupils can  experience using the DfE interface. It is highly recommended all pupils do this practise.