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Know what you’re preparing for
Your test, in context.
Who it’s for
Families in England discussing the Year 1 phonics screening check or Year 4 multiplication tables check.
What to expect
These are distinct school checks at different stages. Phonics focuses on decoding; the multiplication check focuses on times-table recall.
Before you plan
Ask the school which check applies and how it supports familiarisation. The downloadable sheets develop foundational skills rather than reproducing either check.
Understanding before speed
The skills to focus on.
01
Decoding and blending
Connect sounds to written patterns and blend through an unfamiliar word, following the phonics programme used at school.
02
Number relationships
Use groups, arrays and known facts to understand multiplication before building recall.
Free learning resources
Practise a skill. Understand your next step.
Choose a topic that fits your current level. These short samples support the skills discussed above; they are not a complete Phonics and multiplication-check support mock test.
Understand it. Try it. Review it.
Put your reading, sounds and simple sentences learning into practice.
Worked example · Reading, sounds and simple sentences
Read: The cat sat on the mat. Where did the cat sit?
Read the sentence together.
Find the words that tell us the place: on the mat.
Answer: The cat sat on the mat.
Common mistakes to check
Guessing every unfamiliar word without looking at the letters
Writing a sentence without a capital letter or ending mark
For reading, practise a small set of sound patterns with the school’s terminology and read together regularly. For multiplication, connect related facts such as 4 × 6 and 6 × 4, then rehearse accurate recall. Avoid transferring Year 4 speed expectations to an early reader.
Use the official requirements and your attempted work to identify the next skill.
02
Practise with a purpose
Review a method, attempt a new task and explain the reasoning in your own words.
03
Review and adjust
Check repeated mistakes and revisit the skill before adding more timed practice.
Helpful answers
Questions before you begin.
Who is this phonics and multiplication-check support guide for?
Families in England discussing the Year 1 phonics screening check or Year 4 multiplication tables check.
What should I bring to a preparation discussion?
Bring the current school or programme instructions, your test date if known and an attempted task. Ask the school which check applies and how it supports familiarisation. The downloadable sheets develop foundational skills rather than reproducing either check.
Are these worksheets official test papers?
No. They are original Noble Educators topic samples with worked examples and answer guidance. Choose a sample that fits your level. Use the official resources below for test-format familiarisation and full practice papers where available.
Guide reviewed 8 September 2026. Noble Educators is an independent tutoring service. Test names identify the relevant assessment; they do not imply endorsement by its provider.
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