Lesson 93 • Number fact families
Learning objectives Extra assistance
Children will: A number fact family uses the same three numbers to
• recognise related pairs of addition and subtraction make four related sums. These number fact families rely
sums. on two properties of operations: commutativity in addition
and the relationship between addition and subtraction.
• identify number fact families consisting of four related
The first part is the idea that the addends in a sum can be
sums.
in any order: 1 + 3 = 4 and 3 + 1 = 4. The second concept
• use number fact families to complete equations. is that a subtraction is a ‘reversal’ of an addition: 1 + 3 = 4
and 4 – 3 = 1, 3 + 1 = 4 and 4 – 1 = 3.
Australian Curriculum Content Descriptions
Number and Algebra Classroom activities
Number and place value Match Up!
ACMNA029 Explore the connection between addition and Write out a selection of number fact families so each
subtraction. equation has its own card (the number of cards should
ACMNA030 Solve simple addition and subtraction match as closely as possible your number of students).
problems using a range of efficient mental and written Shuffle and give one card to each student. Lay any spare
strategies; become fluent with a range of mental cards on a table. Set a time limit for the class to match
strategies for addition and subtraction problems, such as their number fact families and sit together. Have each
commutativity for addition, building to 10, doubles, 10 group write their sums on a poster and illustrate them.
facts and adding 10. Write ‘em all
Draw two groups of shapes on the board, eg 4 squares
Key vocabulary
and 3 circles. Students should write the number fact family
numbers 1–100, +, =, plus, –, take away, related facts, depicted, eg 4 + 3 = 7, 3 + 4 = 7, 7 – 3 = 4, 7 – 4 = 3.
addition, subtraction, number fact family, equation, true, Draw more groups of items until they have filled a page
false, equal, sum, pattern with number fact families.
Mathseeds Lesson TEACH PRACTISE APPLY
sequence Content and skills Children will:
Animated Lesson: Number fact families use the complete number fact families Worksheet 1
Recognise related facts commutative property of and use related facts to find Related facts: addition
addition and the relationship the missing number in a sum.
between addition and
subtraction.
Song: Know the Facts
Related facts: Identify which equations match choose the sums which match Worksheet 2
Fact Cubes, Fact Dominoes, the image. Complete the the groups of blocks. Select Related facts: subtraction
Fact Families related facts sums. Complete the answer to each related
the number fact family. fact.
Operation fluency: Use mental strategies to answer 10 addition sums Worksheet 3
Add to 10, True or False, add two numbers. Read and before time runs out. Number fact families
Equations, Are They Equal? compare equations using =, Calculate whether an equation
+ and – symbols. Complete is true or false. Drag the
equations using groups of items correct item to complete each
and numerals. sum. Recognise whether two
sums are equal.
Find: Recognise the order of numbers drag the numbers to their Worksheet 4
Cheeky 100 Mouse, Continue in a 100 chart. Identify a places in the number square. Check
the Pattern pattern and select the next Choose the next item in the
item. pattern.
Read: Read aloud book. listen, follow the reading and Mathseeds book 93:
Book read along. Number fact families
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Number Lesson 93 • Worksheet 1 Related facts: addition
fact
familes Name
Write two addition sums for each picture.
3+2=
2+3=
5+ =
1+ =
+ =
+ =
+ =
+ =
+ =
+ =
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Number Lesson 93 • Worksheet 2 Related facts: subtraction
fact
familes Name
1 Complete the related subtraction sums.
10 – 4 = 5–1= 8–3=
10 – 6 = 5–4= 8–5=
6–3= 9–2= 7–1=
6– = 9– = 7– =
2 Colour the related sums to match.
8–5=3 9–4=5
6–5=1
6–1=5 7–5=2
9–5=4
8–3=5 7–2=5
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Number Lesson 93 • Worksheet 3 Number fact families
fact
familes Name
Finish the number fact families.
2+4=6 6–4=2
4+ = 6– =
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3+6= –6=
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+ = 6– =
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+ = – =
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+ = ★★★ – =
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+ = – =
+ = – =
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Number Lesson 93 • Worksheet 4 Check
fact
familes Name
1 Complete the number fact families.
9 + 8 = ______ 8 + 7 = ______
______ + ______ = ______ ______ + ______ = ______
______ – ______ = ______ ______ – ______ = ______
______ – ______ = ______ ______ – ______ = ______
2 Use each pair of numbers to write a number fact family.
9 and 4 7 and 5
______ + ______ = ______ ______ + ______ = ______
______ + ______ = ______ ______ + ______ = ______
______ – ______ = ______ ______ – ______ = ______
______ – ______ = ______ ______ – ______ = ______
3 Roll two dice and use the numbers to
write number fact families.
______ + ______ = ______ ______ + ______ = ______
______ + ______ = ______ ______ + ______ = ______
______ – ______ = ______ ______ – ______ = ______
______ – ______ = ______ ______ – ______ = ______
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