Tangram Challenge

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In this activity, learners use tangrams ( 7-piece puzzle tiles) to assemble a variety of shapes. Tangrams are ideal for improving spatial reasoning and geometry properties. Discuss the properties of each shape while introducing terms like line, angle, vertex, side, diagonal, and parallel.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 8
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Sets of 7 Tangram pieces in baggies (2 small triangles, 2 large triangles, 1 medium triangle, 1 square and 1 parallelogram)
  • Yellow sorting tray

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Geometry
      • Plane Geometry
    • Measurement
      • Polygons
    • Representation
  • The Nature of Technology
    • The Design Process
      • Problem Solving

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

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