1. Tangrams Learning Objectives
Calculate areas by counting squares and perimeters by measuring sides
Use the correct language for shapes

2. The Tangram is made from cutting a square into 7 pieces1 3 4 2 5 7 6
Write down the mathematical name for each of the 7 pieces.
Can you place the pieces in order of size, with the largest first.

3. Draw a tangram on square cm paper starting with a 16 by 16 square

4. Calculate the area and perimeter of the tangram
Calculate the area and perimeter of each of the 7 pieces

5. Click on the rectangle to see a solution
Rearrange the 7 pieces of the tangram to make a rectangle
Click on the rectangle to see a solution
Write down the area and the perimeter of the rectangle

6. Rearrange the 7 pieces of the tangram to make the following shapes
Trapezium
Pentagon
Hexagon
Parallelogram
Right Angled Triangle
Write down the area and the perimeter of each shape

7. Back

8. Back

9. Back

10. Back

11. Back

12. What other shapes can you make with all the pieces of the tangram?
Person
Cat
Boat
Bird ….

13. © D Cavill
2005