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| Times tables 'must be memorised by age 11' | Times tables 'must be memorised by age 11' |
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| Every pupil in England will be expected to have memorised their times tables before leaving primary school, under new government plans. | Every pupil in England will be expected to have memorised their times tables before leaving primary school, under new government plans. |
| These will also see new tests of multiplication skills at the age of 11. | These will also see new tests of multiplication skills at the age of 11. |
| The checks will be piloted to around 3,000 pupils in 80 primary schools this summer, before being rolled out across the country in 2017. | The checks will be piloted to around 3,000 pupils in 80 primary schools this summer, before being rolled out across the country in 2017. |
| Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said maths was a non-negotiable aspect of a good education. | Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said maths was a non-negotiable aspect of a good education. |
| Pupils will be expected to know all tables up to 12x12, with the skill measured using an "on-screen check" examination that will see children complete multiplication challenges against the clock, which will be scored instantly. | Pupils will be expected to know all tables up to 12x12, with the skill measured using an "on-screen check" examination that will see children complete multiplication challenges against the clock, which will be scored instantly. |
| The Department for Education says it is the first use of on-screen technology in National Curriculum tests. | The Department for Education says it is the first use of on-screen technology in National Curriculum tests. |
| Teacher scrutiny | Teacher scrutiny |
| Ms Morgan has also said teachers will be judged by the results of the tests: "Since 2010, we've seen record numbers of 11 year olds start secondary school with a good grasp of the three Rs. But some continue to struggle. | |
| "That is why, as part of our commitment to extend opportunity and deliver educational excellence everywhere we are introducing a new check to ensure that all pupils know their times tables by age 11. | "That is why, as part of our commitment to extend opportunity and deliver educational excellence everywhere we are introducing a new check to ensure that all pupils know their times tables by age 11. |
| "They will help teachers recognise those pupils at risk of falling behind and allow us to target those areas where children aren't being given a fair shot to succeed." | "They will help teachers recognise those pupils at risk of falling behind and allow us to target those areas where children aren't being given a fair shot to succeed." |
| In 2015, 80% of Year 6 pupils achieved Level 4 in maths, reading and writing, up from 78% last year. | In 2015, 80% of Year 6 pupils achieved Level 4 in maths, reading and writing, up from 78% last year. |
| But Labour says standards are being threatened by a shortage of teachers, and in the past some teaching unions have warned additional tests can place unwelcome pressure on teachers and pupils. | But Labour says standards are being threatened by a shortage of teachers, and in the past some teaching unions have warned additional tests can place unwelcome pressure on teachers and pupils. |