Exploring Fact Families in Mathematics

What is a fact family?

• A group of numbers that can be used to create addition and subtraction problems

• A group of numbers that can be used to create division problems

• A group of numbers that can be used to create multiplication problems

• A group of numbers that can be used to create fraction problems

In a fact family, what is the largest number used for in addition problems?

• It is always the first number

• It is never used

• It is always the second number

• It is always the answer

Using the numbers 2, 4, and 6, which of the following is a correct addition problem?

• 2 + 4 = 2

• 6 + 2 = 4

• 4 + 2 = 6

• 2 + 6 = 4

Using the numbers 2, 4, and 6, which of the following is a correct subtraction problem?

• 6 - 2 = 4

• 4 - 2 = 6

• 2 - 6 = 4

• 6 - 4 = 2

In the fact family with numbers 2, 5, and 3, what is the largest number?

• None of the above

• 5

• 3

• 2

Using the numbers 2, 5, and 3, which of the following is a correct addition problem?

• 3 + 5 = 2

• 2 + 5 = 3

• 5 + 2 = 3

• 2 + 3 = 5

Using the numbers 2, 5, and 3, which of the following is a correct subtraction problem?

• 5 - 3 = 2

• 2 - 5 = 3

• 3 - 2 = 5

• 5 - 2 = 3

What is one way to represent a fact family?

• Using a circle

• Using a domino

• Using a square

• Using a rectangle

In a fact family triangle, where is the largest number usually placed?

• At the bottom

• On the left side

• On the right side

• At the top

Using the numbers 5, 2, and 3, which of the following is a correct addition problem?

• 2 + 5 = 3

• 3 + 5 = 2

• 2 + 3 = 5

• 5 + 2 = 3