Addition and Subtraction Fact Family Constellations

Mrs. Taylor introduces the concept of constellations and fact families, explaining how they relate to math. She demonstrates how to create addition and subtraction facts using numbers, emphasizing the importance of learning fact families for efficient math learning. The video includes examples using the Big Dipper, Leo, and Orion constellations, and provides a creative activity for students to make their own fact family constellations.

What is a fact family?

• A group of related multiplication facts

• A series of division problems

• A set of three numbers used to create related addition and subtraction facts

• A collection of unrelated numbers

Which of the following is a correct addition fact for the Big Dipper fact family?

• 9 + 9 = 18

• 8 + 8 = 17

• 9 + 8 = 17

• 8 + 9 = 16

What is the correct subtraction fact for the Big Dipper fact family?

• 17 - 8 = 9

• 17 - 9 = 7

• 17 - 7 = 8

• 17 - 8 = 10

In the Leo fact family, which number sentence does 8 + 4 = 12 help solve?

• 12 - 8 = 4

• 12 - 4 = 8

• 12 + 8 = 20

• 12 + 4 = 16

What is the missing number in the Orion fact family?

• 8

• 7

• 6

• 5

Which operation should be used to complete the equation 6 _ 7 = 13 in the Orion fact family?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

What is one creative way to make your own fact family constellation?

• Using a ruler to draw lines

• Writing numbers on a whiteboard

• Drawing stars with white chalk on black paper

• Using a calculator