Quick Answer: Tangrams are 7-piece plastic puzzles that fit together into a square, used for hands-on teaching of geometric shapes, congruence, similarity, symmetry, area and beginning transformational geometry.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Each set has 7 pieces that form a square
Supports spatial problem solving and visualisation
Covers congruence, similarity, symmetry and area
Introduces transformational geometry
Durable, easy-to-clean plastic
Assorted colours: red, green, blue and yellow
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Pieces per set
7
Completed shape
Square
Material
Plastic, easy to clean
Colours
Red, green, blue, yellow
About This Product
Rebuilding the square, or making patterns and designs with all 7 pieces, has students rotate, flip and slide shapes both in their heads and on the desk. That practice feeds straight into lessons on congruent and similar figures, symmetry and area, since every arrangement made from one set has the same total area. The plastic pieces are durable and easy to clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can students learn with tangrams?
They support spatial problem solving and visualisation, along with hands-on work on geometric shapes, congruence, similarity, symmetry, area and beginning transformational geometry.
How many pieces are in each set?
Each set has 7 plastic pieces that together make a square.
