At St Michael’s Catholic Primary and Nursery School, we use Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) to help children develop quick and accurate recall of multiplication and division facts. Strong times tables knowledge supports progress in all areas of maths and helps children climb our Table Mountain reward scheme with confidence.

Why Times Tables Rock Stars?

Instant recall of times tables is essential for tackling more challenging mathematical concepts.
TTRS is a fun, motivating programme that helps children master their multiplication facts through regular practice.
To become a true Times Tables Rock Star, pupils aim to answer any multiplication fact up to 12 × 12 in under 3 seconds!

Just like professional musicians who practise chords and rhythms for hours, mastering times tables requires frequent, focused practice. Short, daily bursts of learning have been shown to be far more effective than one long session each week.

The Importance of Parental Support

Parent and carer encouragement makes a significant difference.
Children learn best when adults:

• Give praise
• Offer reminders
• Sit with them during practice
• Check their work

Your involvement helps children understand the importance of practising their times tables and keeps them motivated.

How It Works in School

Each class or group is given a set of times tables to focus on, chosen by the teacher based on the children’s needs.
As speed and accuracy improve, children move up through the Rock Status levels, celebrating their progress along the way.

Using Times Tables Rock Stars at Home

Try it here:
👉 https://play.ttrockstars.com/ 

Children can complete set homework and play for fun. They can choose from a range of game modes:

Single Player Games

Garage
Best for improving speed on a small set of facts chosen by the teacher.

Studio
Questions can be anything from 1×1 to 12×12.
Scores achieved in Studio sessions help improve Rock Status.

Multiplayer Games

Rock Arena
Compete against others in your class (your TTRS “band”).

Rock Festival
Compete against Rock Stars from all over the world!

Rock Status Levels

Ideas to Support Your Child at Home

Here are some simple and effective ways to help your child boost their times tables knowledge:

1. Read Through the Times Tables

Read the focus times tables aloud together. Afterwards, encourage your child to say them without looking.
Accuracy comes first—speed will follow!

2. Use Scatter Tables

Download a Scatter Table for the times table you’re practising.
Call out questions (e.g. “9 × 5”) and ask your child to point to the answer.
Focus on building confidence and correctness.

3. Write Them Out

Ask your child to write the times tables:

• In order
• Out of order

Both methods strengthen recall.

4. Use Songs, Chants or Raps

Times table songs (such as Percy Parker or MathsRockx) make learning fun and memorable.

5. Complete TTRS Practice Sheets

Download and use the times-table‑specific practice sheets to support learning.

6. Play TTRS Online or on the App

Use your child’s login card (in their home–school book) to access the website or app.
Daily short practice sessions help build instant recall.