Tangram

Final-test Construct a square using all 8 pieces. Work individually to ensure accuracy. Time yourself: how much time has it taken to make the square? _______min ______sec. Sketch you square below (not only the borderline but also location of each piece in the square).

What strategy have you used to construct the square? Explain below.

Have you ever worked with Tangrams before? (Circle one) YES

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Learning about the Tangram Pieces 1) Look at each piece and tell what shape it is. 2) Are some pieces congruent? Show congruent pieces and explain why they are congruent. 3) Are some pieces similar? Show similar pieces and explain why they are similar. #

Sketch the Tangram Piece

Name the Tangram Piece Square

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Area of the Tangram Piece

Side Lengths of the Tangram Piece

Number of Congruent Pieces

Area of Congruent Pieces

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List different side lengths of the Tangram pieces:

Total area of all 7 pieces:

Knowing and Not-Knowing What I Know.

What I don’t Know.