
Fact families help second grade students grasp the relationship between addition and subtraction within a set of related numbers. Learning fact families up to 20 strengthens number sense and helps students see how numbers work together, making math easier and more intuitive. This foundational skill supports mental math and problem-solving, which students use daily when calculating totals or figuring out differences. The interactive lesson introduces fact families in an engaging way, encouraging students to explore addition and subtraction facts that belong together.
This 2nd grade math lesson uses an educational game format that keeps students motivated and focused as they practice fact families up to 20. With immediate feedback and colorful visuals, students build confidence while reinforcing key arithmetic skills. The lesson is ideal for classroom use, homework, or supplemental online learning. Teachers can incorporate it into math centers, small group instruction, or independent skill practice, aligning well with elementary teaching strategies aimed at mastery of core math concepts.
Teachers and parents can enhance this lesson by providing hands-on activities such as fact family flashcards, math fact bingo, or writing fact family houses to visualize relationships. Printable worksheets and interactive group games also complement online learning, giving students varied opportunities to practice and apply fact families. As part of a comprehensive math curriculum, this interactive lesson supports second graders in building strong addition and subtraction skills that are crucial for future math success.
This interactive math lesson is categorized as Level B. It may be best suited for 2nd grade students.
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Operations And Algebraic Thinking
Understand And Apply Properties Of Operations And The Relationship Between Addition And Subtraction.
Apply properties of operations as strategies to add and subtract.3 Examples: If 8 + 3 = 11 is known, then 3 + 8 = 11 is also known. (Commutative property of addition.) To add 2 + 6 + 4, the second two numbers can be added to make a ten, so 2 + 6 + 4 = 2 + 10 = 12. (Associative property of addition.)
Add and Subtract Within 20 (Level B)
Play this interactive second grade basic facts math game. Add and subtract numbers within 20. Includes illustrations, hints, and explanations to help you along.
Subtraction Facts Drill Within 20 (Level B)
Answer basic subtraction facts as quickly and accurately as possible. There\'s a timer, scoring system, and even hints. Simple game for practicing basic facts.