Studying Basic Facts: Flow Chart Determine the fact family you are focusing on. Take out the 10 flash cards for that fact family. Determine the basic facts that you already know by reviewing each flashcard. Use a memorization strategy to help you learn the basic fact. Once you have memorized the fact, Place in the “I know” pile Place the flashcard in the “Need to Study” pile. NO Do I know the math fact automatically? Study until you are prepared for the weekly test. YES Place the flashcard in the “I know” pile.