Fact family anchor charts and posters
A fact family anchor chart shows three numbers and four facts on a classroom poster. Print the addition and subtraction chart or the multiplication and division chart.
A fact family anchor chart shows the three numbers and four facts of a fact family on a poster that stays on the classroom wall. Print the charts below, or use them as a model to draw your own with students.
Addition and subtraction anchor chart
Multiplication and division anchor chart
What to put on a fact family anchor chart
- A large triangle with the whole at the top and the parts at the bottom.
- All four facts beside it, with addition in one color and subtraction in another.
- A short definition: “A fact family is three numbers that make four related facts.”
- A worked example with real objects, such as 3 red and 4 blue counters.
Make an anchor chart with your class
- Draw a big triangle on chart paper before the lesson.
- Ask children for two numbers and write them at the bottom. Add them to find the top.
- Write the four facts together, saying them aloud.
- Add a second chart later for multiplication and division.
- Leave the charts up and add new examples on sticky notes.
Fact family cards and posters
For small cards, print fact family triangles and cut them out. For a classroom display of the idea in house form, use the fact family house maker.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fact family chart?
It is a poster or table that shows a fact family. It usually has a triangle, the three numbers and all of the facts.
Can I print these charts as posters?
Yes. Press Print this chart. In the print window choose a larger paper size, or Save as PDF and print at your school.