What Are Fact Families?
Fact families are groups of math facts that use the same numbers!
Just like your family at home, numbers can have families too. In a fact family, the numbers work together to make addition and subtraction facts. Learning fact families helps you understand how numbers are connected and makes math easier!
How Fact Families Work
1️⃣ Every fact family has 3 numbers that belong together
2️⃣ You can make 2 addition facts and 2 subtraction facts with these numbers
3️⃣ The biggest number is always at the top of the family
Let's Explore Fact Families!
Example 1: The 3, 4, 7 Family
7
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3 4
3 + 4 = 7
4 + 3 = 7
7 - 3 = 4
7 - 4 = 3
Example 2: The 5, 2, 7 Family
7
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5 2
Can you figure out the four facts in this family?
5 + 2 = 7
2 + 5 = 7
7 - 5 = 2
7 - 2 = 5
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use household objects: Create fact families with buttons, coins, or cereal pieces to make learning hands-on.
- Play fact family games: Write numbers on index cards and have your child match them into families.
- Connect to real life: Show how fact families work in everyday situations like sharing snacks or counting toys.