Why are Times Tables so Important?
Times Tables are vitally important within many different areas of Maths. Here are the reasons why children need times tables knowledge:
When it comes to times tables, speed AND accuracy are important – the more facts your child remembers, the easier it is for them to do harder calculations.
The more your child plays on Times Table Rock Stars the quicker they become at their times tables facts. Your children will then achieve a Rock Status:
Under 1 seconds per question = Rock Hero
Under 2 seconds per question = Rock Legend
Under 3 seconds per question = Rock Star
Under 4 seconds per question = Headliner
Under 5 seconds per question = Support Act
Under 6 seconds per question = Breakthrough Artist
Under 7 seconds per question = Unsigned Act
Under 8 seconds per question = Gigger
Under 9 seconds per question = Busker
Under 10 seconds per question = Garage Rocker
Over 10 seconds per question = Wannabe
According to the new statutory requirements, all children should be fluent with their multiplication facts in less than 6 seconds and should all be striving to become a Breakthrough artist!