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Basic Facts Introduction

Basic Facts Introduction

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🔢 Part 1: What Are Basic Facts?

1. Circle the correct answer: What are basic facts in maths?

Simple addition and subtraction number pairs we should know by heart

Very difficult maths problems

Only addition problems

2. Fill in the blanks:

Basic facts help us in everyday life when we calculate ________, share ________, or measure things.

3. Check all the basic facts below (tick all that apply):

5 + 3 = 8

127 + 456 = 583

10 - 4 = 6

8 + 2 = 10

➕➖ Part 2: Addition and Subtraction Facts

4. Complete these basic addition facts:

7 + 3 = ____

5 + 5 = ____

6 + 4 = ____

8 + 2 = ____

9 + 1 = ____

5. Complete these basic subtraction facts:

10 - 7 = ____

10 - 5 = ____

10 - 4 = ____

10 - 2 = ____

10 - 1 = ____

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Part 3: Fact Families

6. Match each addition fact with its related subtraction facts:
1. 7 + 3 = 10
2. 6 + 4 = 10
3. 8 + 2 = 10
A. 10 - 2 = 8 and 10 - 8 = 2
B. 10 - 3 = 7 and 10 - 7 = 3
C. 10 - 4 = 6 and 10 - 6 = 4
7. Complete this fact family for the number 8:

5 + 3 = 8

3 + 5 = ____

8 - 5 = ____

8 - 3 = ____

🎯 Part 4: Doubles and Halves

8. Complete these doubles facts:

4 + 4 = ____

5 + 5 = ____

6 + 6 = ____

7 + 7 = ____

9. If 6 + 6 = 12, what is half of 12?
10. Draw counters to show 4 + 4 = 8:

🌟 Part 5: Real Life Connections

11. Write or draw one way you might use basic facts in everyday life:
12. Circle the situations where knowing basic facts would help:

Buying lollies at the shop

Sharing biscuits with friends

Watching television

Counting pocket money

13. Explain why it's helpful to know basic facts by heart instead of counting every time:

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