Tangrams

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TangramsTangrams are puzzles that originated in China. They make use of 7 pieces obtained by dividing a square as shown. A standard tangram set is always made of the same seven shapes cut from one square: 2 large right triangles 1 medium right triangle 2 small right triangles 1 square 1 parallelogram Tangrams are all about Conservation of Area. No matter what shape you make—a cat, a house, or a square—the total area is always the same because you are using the exact same 7 pieces. Like we convert Why Do We Use Tangrams? Develops Spatial Reasoning: They help visualization skills by requiring you to mentally rotate, flip, and manipulate shapes to fit them together. Teaches Math Concepts: They provide a hands-on way to understand geometry (congruence, symmetry), area, perimeter, and fractions. Boosts Problem Solving: They challenge the brain to use logic, strategy, and trial-and-error to recreate silhouettes without overlapping pieces. Now, let’s do some questions Example of a Tangram Puzzle (and its solution) Now, let’s do some questions