{"id":32110,"date":"2023-07-22T17:56:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T17:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/?page_id=32110"},"modified":"2023-07-23T06:17:15","modified_gmt":"2023-07-23T06:17:15","slug":"tangrams-in-math-definition-uses-examples-facts-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/tangrams","title":{"rendered":"Tangrams in Math\u00a0 &#8211; Definition, Uses, Examples, Facts, FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-f2183e75-f66d-4520-9f74-4c8edf6811e5\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/tangrams#0-tangram-pieces-or-tans>Tangram Pieces or Tans<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/tangrams#2-how-do-you-make-your-own-tangram>How Do You Make Your Own Tangram?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/tangrams#3-how-to-create-different-tangram-shapes>How to Create Different Tangram Shapes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/tangrams#7-solved-examples-on-tangrams>Solved Examples on Tangrams<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/tangrams#8-practice-problems-on-tangrams>Practice Problems on Tangrams<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/tangrams#9-frequently-asked-questions-about-tangrams>Frequently Asked Questions about Tangrams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tangram is an old Chinese geometrical operation puzzle. It uses seven geometrical shapes (called tans) that can be arranged or assembled in different ways to form many shapes like animals, people, birds, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This puzzle offers the challenge of creating a geometric shape(s) by arranging and utilizing only seven pieces. It is a very interesting puzzle game in which the competitor is asked to replicate some shape within the given time frame. Playing with tangrams will help kids learn about geometric shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangrams-introduction.png\" alt=\"Shapes made using tangrams block\" class=\"wp-image-32115\" title=\"Shapes made using tangrams block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangrams-introduction.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangrams-introduction-284x300.png 284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-tangram-pieces-or-tans\">Tangram Pieces or Tans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The seven shapes used in tangrams are: two big <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/triangle\">triangles<\/a>, one medium triangle, two small triangles, one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/square\">square<\/a>, and one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/parallelogram\">parallelogram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tans-or-tangram-pieces.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32117\" title=\"Seven shapes or tans used in a tangram\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tans-or-tangram-pieces.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tans-or-tangram-pieces-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The tangram triangles are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/isosceles-right-triangle\">isosceles right&nbsp; triangles<\/a>, and thus similar. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/interior-angles\">interior angles<\/a> measure 45\u00b0, 45\u00b0, and 90\u00b0, and the corresponding sides are in proportion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can form a variety of designs using these seven shapes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-tangram-definition\">Tangram: Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tangram is an ancient operation puzzle originated in China, consisting of seven flat shapes: two big triangles, one medium triangle, two small triangles, one square, and one parallelogram. The objective of the puzzle is to form a specific shape (given only an outline or silhouette), which may not overlap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tangram sets usually come in four colors\u2014red, green, blue, and yellow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The puzzle was created by cutting a square into seven geometric shapes. Thus, the seven parts fit perfectly together to form a square!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a tangram square with 7 pieces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangrams.png\" alt=\"Tangram square \" class=\"wp-image-32118\" title=\"Tangram square \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangrams.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangrams-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you identify the seven shapes in this square?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 and 2: Big triangles&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 and 5: Small triangles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7: Medium triangle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4: Square<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6: Parallelogram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-how-do-you-make-your-own-tangram\">How Do You Make Your Own Tangram?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create your own tangram from scratch using simple household items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A cardboard paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pencil&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ruler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colors<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Using a ruler and pencil, draw a square with side 8\u2019\u2019 (or a convenient measurement). Mark lines in light color after 2\u2019\u2019 as shown in the figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/constructing-tangram-step-one.png\" alt=\"Cardboard square for creating a tangram\" class=\"wp-image-32119\" title=\"Cardboard square for creating a tangram\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/constructing-tangram-step-one.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/constructing-tangram-step-one-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Draw lines as shown in the figure below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/constructing-tangram-step-two.png\" alt=\"Making a tangram from scratch\" class=\"wp-image-32120\" title=\"Making a tangram from scratch\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/constructing-tangram-step-two.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/constructing-tangram-step-two-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Cut the cardboard into seven pieces along the dotted lines as shown in the diagram below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/constructing-tangram-step-three.png\" alt=\"Constructing Tangram Step Three\" class=\"wp-image-32121\" title=\"Constructing Tangram Step Three\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/constructing-tangram-step-three.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/constructing-tangram-step-three-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4: We can label it as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 as shown below. this labeling can be randomly done. Labeling is done only for convenience while instructing to make some shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/constructing-tangram-step-four.png\" alt=\"Constructing Tangram Step Four\" class=\"wp-image-32122\" title=\"Constructing Tangram Step Four\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/constructing-tangram-step-four.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/constructing-tangram-step-four-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The tangram is ready! We can also add colors to make it more attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-how-to-create-different-tangram-shapes\">How to Create Different Tangram Shapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create a wide variety of shapes using a tangram. Let\u2019s understand some basic rules first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All the seven tangram pieces (or tans) must be used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All the pieces must lay flat on a plane surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All these pieces must touch but should not overlap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can form animals, birds, people, day-to-day objects, number shapes. Let\u2019s see some examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, label your tangram so that understanding the instructions is convenient. Mark the pieces as shown below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangrams-pieces-labeled.png\" alt=\"Tangram Birds\" class=\"wp-image-32124\" title=\"Tangram Birds\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangrams-pieces-labeled.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangrams-pieces-labeled-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tangram Birds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is easier to form a shape once you have the outline ready in mind. Understand the position of each piece and arrange the shapes as indicated below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-bird.png\" alt=\"Tangram bird\" class=\"wp-image-32125\" title=\"Tangram bird\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-bird.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-bird-300x155.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create a large set of bird shapes using tangrams. Many shapes of birds can be made using tangrams. Can you do this without the help of the number markings? Try your hand at this flying sparrow bird shape!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-bird-example.png\" alt=\"Tangram of a flying sparrow\" class=\"wp-image-32126\" title=\"Tangram of a flying sparrow\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-bird-example.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-bird-example-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tangram Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s create a tangram dog! Arrange the pieces as indicated below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-dog.png\" alt=\"Tangram dog\" class=\"wp-image-32127\" title=\"Tangram dog\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-dog.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-dog-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We can also make a large set of animal shapes using tangrams. Try creating a tangram cat shown below just using your knowledge of shapes!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-cat.png\" alt=\"Tangram cat\" class=\"wp-image-32128\" title=\"Tangram cat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-cat.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-cat-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Figure: Tangram cat<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tangram House<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s build a tangram house!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-house.png\" alt=\"Tangram house\" class=\"wp-image-32129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-house.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-house-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tangram Shapes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tangrams can be used to make different kinds of day-to-day shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are examples of shapes formed by tangrams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tangram number 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-one.png\" alt=\"Tangram of the number 1\" class=\"wp-image-32130\" title=\"Tangram of the number 1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-one.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-one-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tangram man<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-man.png\" alt=\"Tangram man\" class=\"wp-image-32131\" title=\"Tangram man\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-man.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-man-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tangram Puzzles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A tangram is used as a puzzle game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try making the following shapes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elephant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kangaroo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rabbit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Man<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rhino<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rocket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Triangle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tangram triangle with 5 pieces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tangram square with 5 pieces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tangram triangle with 7 pieces<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-when-do-we-use-tangrams\">When Do We Use Tangrams?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We use tangrams to develop the imagination of geometrical figures, learn the properties of different geometrical shapes. It develops problem-solving ability and reasoning. Tangrams can also be used to introduce concepts like perimeter and area. Tangram in mathematics can be used as an aid in teaching geometry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-facts-about-tangrams\">Facts about Tangrams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tangram has its origins in China.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It uses seven different shapes, called <em>tans<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using tangrams, we can make more than 6000 shapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tangram History: As mentioned earlier, the tangram was first invented in China thousands of years ago. It gained more popularity when it got introduced in European countries. In ancient times, tangrams were made from wood, glass. Today, we can access this puzzle even online!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tangram is a challenging puzzle game that is used to boost the mental ability of the geometrical figure. It&#8217;s ideal for children at a young age. Tangrams are also used in mathematical calculation, i.e., for calculating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/perimeter\">perimeter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/area\">area<\/a>. In this article, we learned the technique to make some shapes using tangrams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-solved-examples-on-tangrams\">Solved Examples on Tangrams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Make the shape of a fish using a tangram.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution: <\/strong>To form a fish using tangram pieces, we can arrange them in the following fashion. Two small triangles and a square are used to make a tail. Two large triangles form the mouth. The middle portion is created using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/parallelogram\">parallelogram<\/a> and the remaining triangle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"258\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-fish.png\" alt=\"Tangram fish\" class=\"wp-image-32132\" title=\"Tangram fish\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Make a zero using the tangram.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution: <\/strong>Arrange the shapes as shown in the image below to create a tangram zero. The big triangles can be used to create the top and bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"189\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangram-zero.png\" alt=\"Tangram zero\" class=\"wp-image-32133\" title=\"Tangram zero\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Make a tangram T-shirt.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can make many day-to-day items using tangram pieces. You can form a shape of a T-shirt using the structure given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"276\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tangrams-tshirt.png\" alt=\"Tangram T-shirt\" class=\"wp-image-32134\" title=\"Tangram T-shirt\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-practice-problems-on-tangrams\">Practice Problems on Tangrams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Tangrams in Math\u00a0 - Definition, Uses, Examples, Facts, FAQs<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Tangram is an operation puzzle that uses _____ geometrical shapes.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" 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data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-87d105bd-7757-4271-9b81-894eac1e7379\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-87d105bd-7757-4271-9b81-894eac1e7379\"><strong>What are the rules of playing with the tangrams puzzle?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-87d105bd-7757-4271-9b81-894eac1e7379\">\n\n<p>The rules for playing tangrams are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All the tans must be used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No pieces should overlap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They must be placed on a flat surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pieces must all be connected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tans may also be rotated or flipped to form a shape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-87d105bd-7757-4271-9b81-894eac1e7379\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-87d105bd-7757-4271-9b81-894eac1e7379\"><strong>What types of shapes are used in tangrams?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-87d105bd-7757-4271-9b81-894eac1e7379\">\n\n<p>A tangram has 5 different sizes of triangles, 1 square, and 1 parallelogram.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-87d105bd-7757-4271-9b81-894eac1e7379\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-87d105bd-7757-4271-9b81-894eac1e7379\"><strong>What skills can you develop using tangrams?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-87d105bd-7757-4271-9b81-894eac1e7379\">\n\n<p>Solving tangrams helps develop the understanding of 2D shapes, spatial reasoning, problem-solving, visual perception, and geometry skills.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-87d105bd-7757-4271-9b81-894eac1e7379\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-87d105bd-7757-4271-9b81-894eac1e7379\"><strong>Who can play the tangram challenge?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" 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The optimal age for playing tangram is for children in the age group of 5 to 13 years of age.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-87d105bd-7757-4271-9b81-894eac1e7379\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-87d105bd-7757-4271-9b81-894eac1e7379\"><strong>Is tangram a STEM activity?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-87d105bd-7757-4271-9b81-894eac1e7379\">\n\n<p>Yes. 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