--- title: "Times Tables Insights for Schools | Maths Anxiety & SEND" description: "Insights for schools, teachers and tutors on times tables, maths anxiety, SEND, ADHD and neurodivergent support — and the game-based fluency that actually works." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "name": "XTables Champions", "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "url": "https://xtableschampions.com" }, { "name": "XTables Champions", "logo": "https://qtrypzzcjebvfcihiynt.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/base44-prod/public/68cac2c61c34894625d63273/cae3abbca_logo.png", "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "url": "https://xtableschampions.com" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://math-magicians-academy-25d63273.base44.app/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Insights | XTables Champions", "item": "https://math-magicians-academy-25d63273.base44.app/Insights" } ] } ] --- [ XTables Champions Part of the ESSTA Kids family ](/Welcome) [Learn](/levels-and-progression) [Games](/GamesOverview) [All Games](/GamesOverview)[Connect Four](/connect-four)[Guess Who?](/guess-who)[Times Tables Bingo](/times-tables-bingo)[Snap!](/snap)[Play with Friends](/games/play-with-friends)[Play against Champion](/games/play-against-champion) [Every Learner](/times-tables-for-every-learner) [Adaptive Learning](/adaptive-times-tables-learning) [Schools](/ForSchools) [Lunchtime Clubs](/LunchtimeClubs)[SENCO Support](/SchoolSencoInfo)[Homework Setting](/SchoolHomeworkSetting)[Whole-Class Games](/SchoolWholeClassGames)[Level Matching](/SchoolLevelMatching) [Wellbeing](/wellbeing-and-safeguarding) [Pricing](/pricing) Log In / Sign Up # Insights Ideas, research and strategy for schools, teachers and tutors building maths confidence. [ ## MTC Anxiety & the Attainment Gap | Times Tables Software Elisa's weekly roundup covers the 2025 MTC attainment gap, maths anxiety research, gamification trends and what they mean for UK parents and teachers. 12 August 2026 Read ](https://xtableschampions.com/this-week-mtc-anxiety-attainment-gap-fluency-roundup)[ ## Gamification Beats EdTech Drop-off | Times Tables Games EdTech is facing a learner retention crisis in 2025. Here's why gamification is the answer, and how XTables Champions uses it to keep pupils practising all year. 11 August 2026 Read ](https://xtableschampions.com/gamification-edtech-retention-times-tables-practice)[ ## Beyond Speed Drills: K-5 Fluency | Times Tables Games US educators are rethinking math fluency. Here's how K-5 teachers can build real conceptual multiplication understanding, not just fast recall. 11 August 2026 Read ](https://xtableschampions.com/moving-beyond-speed-drills-k5-multiplication-fluency)[ ## Beat the 6-Second MTC Panic | Times Tables Games The MTC's 6-second limit causes real anxiety in Year 4 pupils. Here's how to build rapid recall through low-stakes practice, not pressure. Practical tips inside. 10 August 2026 Read ](https://xtableschampions.com/overcoming-mtc-6-second-panic-times-tables-anxiety-year-4)[ ## 10 Minutes a Day for Fluency | Times Tables App Discover why daily micro-learning under 10 minutes beats traditional drill worksheets for maths fact mastery. See how XTables Champions fits your school day. 10 August 2026 Read ](https://xtableschampions.com/ten-minutes-a-day-math-fluency-micro-learning)[ ## Why Speed Drills Fail K-5 Math | Times Tables Games US K-5 math education is shifting away from speed drills toward true fluency. Here's what that means for students, teachers, and daily practice. 9 August 2026 Read ](https://xtableschampions.com/why-speed-drills-fail-k5-math-students-true-fluency)[ ## 2025 MTC Attainment Gap Fix | Times Tables Software The 2025 MTC results reveal a real regional attainment gap. Here's what Year 4 teachers can do right now to improve times tables fluency before the 2026 check. 9 August 2026 Read ](https://xtableschampions.com/2025-mtc-attainment-gap-year-4-teachers-2026)[ ## Middle School Maths Intervention Gap | Times Tables Software Why do middle school maths interventions fall short? Elisa from XTables Champions explores the multiplication fluency gap behind MTSS Tier 2 failures. 8 August 2026 Read ](https://xtableschampions.com/why-middle-school-maths-interventions-fail-multiplication-fluency)[ ## Georgia's 60-Minute Math Mandate | Times Tables Software Georgia's H.B. 1030 mandates 60 mins of daily K-5 math. Here's how elementary leaders can structure that block without exhausting their teachers. 8 August 2026 Read ](https://xtableschampions.com/georgia-hb-1030-60-minute-math-mandate-k5-guide)[ ## EdTech Built to Make Kids Log Off | Times Tables App In 2026, parents and schools are rethinking screen time in EdTech. Here's why XTables Champions was built to get kids off screens sooner, not keep them on longer. 8 August 2026 Read ](https://xtableschampions.com/edtech-platform-designed-to-make-kids-log-off)[ ## Beyond Drill & Kill: Gamified Fluency | Times Tables Games Why progressive schools are ditching rote memorisation for gamified maths fluency — and what the research says about 10 minutes of daily practice done right. 7 August 2026 Read ](https://xtableschampions.com/moving-beyond-drill-and-kill-gamified-maths-fluency-primary-students)[ ## Automated Tracking Saves K-5 Hours | Times Tables Software Post-ESSER, K-5 districts need EdTech that proves results. See how automated math fluency tracking saves teachers hours and supports state standard alignment. 7 August 2026 Read ](https://xtableschampions.com/automated-math-fluency-tracking-saves-k5-teachers-time) Prev123456789101112Next XTables Champions Game-based times tables for children aged 6 to 11. No timers, no tears. For parents, schools and tutors. Part of ESSTA Kids. #### Platform - [Schools](/ForSchools) - [Levels & Progression](/levels-and-progression) - [Our Programme](/Programme) - [Rewards](/OurRewards) - [Pricing](/pricing) - [About Us](/About) - [Learning Philosophy](/LearningPhilosophy) - [Contact](/Contact) #### Community - [Insights](/Insights) - [For Parents Blog](/Blog) - [Tips & Tricks](/TipsTricks) - [Success Stories](/SuccessStories) - [Events & Competitions](/Events) - [Live Results](/Results) - [Lunchtime Clubs](/LunchtimeClubs) #### ESSTA Kids Expert learning programmes for children who need extra support. 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