Tangram

Product Code : SCL-ML-11970

The Tangram Kit is a mathematics teaching aid used for developing shape concepts, spatial reasoning, visual discrimination, problem-solving, and perception of equivalent forms. It contains four plastic tangram sets of seven pieces each, with every complete tangram forming a 4-inch square, making it suitable for schools, maths laboratories, teachers, and students.

Product Description

The Tangram Kit provides a hands-on method for exploring geometry through seven-piece dissection puzzles. Students arrange the geometric pieces to form squares, figures, patterns, and other shapes while investigating spatial relationships, equivalent arrangements, orientation, and visual composition.

The kit contains four sets, allowing individual, pair, or small-group activities. Each set consists of seven plastic pieces and forms a 4-inch square when assembled. Colours may vary. The product complements other Maths Lab equipment designed for practical exploration of mathematical concepts.

Key Features

• Four complete tangram sets: Includes four individual sets for flexible classroom and group activities.
• Seven pieces per set: Each tangram consists of the traditional seven-piece geometric configuration.
• 4-inch completed square: Every complete tangram forms a square measuring 4 inches.
• Plastic construction: The verified product listing specifies plastic tangram pieces suitable for repeated educational use.
• Develops spatial reasoning: Encourages students to examine position, orientation, equivalence, and relationships between shapes.
• Supports problem-solving: Learners experiment with different combinations to reproduce or create geometric figures.
• Suitable for visual learning: Supports visual discrimination, visual memory, perception, and eye-hand coordination.

Technical Specifications

What's Included in the Kit

• 4 complete plastic tangram sets.
• 7 geometric pieces in each set.
• 28 tangram pieces in total.

Applications / Uses

• Developing concepts of geometric shapes and composition.
• Exploring spatial relationships and equivalent arrangements.
• Practising visual discrimination and visual memory.
• Building problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.
• Supporting eye-hand coordination and fine motor activities.
• Combining geometry exercises with Plastic Color Tiles for broader pattern and shape exploration.

How to Use the Tangram Kit

1. Select one complete seven-piece tangram set.
2. Arrange all seven pieces to form the original 4-inch square.
3. Introduce a target shape, figure, or pattern for students to reproduce.
4. Ask learners to rearrange all or selected pieces without overlapping them.
5. Compare different solutions and discuss orientation, symmetry, area, and equivalent arrangements where appropriate.
6. Progress to open-ended challenges in which students create their own figures.

Safety and handling note: Use the pieces on a clean, stable surface and store all components together after each activity. Supervise younger learners where small pieces may present a handling concern.

Care & Maintenance

• Wipe plastic pieces with a soft, dry or lightly damp cloth when required.
• Store all seven pieces of each set together to prevent incomplete sets.
• Avoid excessive heat, harsh chemicals, or force that could damage the pieces.
• Check the kit periodically to ensure all 28 pieces are present.

Why Choose Science Lab Supplies

Science Lab Supplies states that its history in laboratory and scientific equipment dates to 1986. The company supplies educational and laboratory equipment for schools, colleges, universities, research institutions, hospitals, and industrial users worldwide. Its portfolio includes mathematics laboratory equipment, science kits, scientific instruments, didactic models, and STEM-related educational resources for institutional procurement and international supply requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Tangram Kit used for?

A Tangram Kit is used for exploring geometric shapes, spatial relationships, equivalent forms, visual discrimination, and problem-solving through hands-on arrangement of seven geometric pieces.

How many pieces are included in the Tangram Kit?

The kit contains four complete sets of seven pieces each, providing 28 tangram pieces in total.

What size square does each tangram form?

Each complete seven-piece tangram forms a 4-inch square.

What material is the Tangram Kit made from?

The verified official product listing specifies plastic tangram pieces.

Is the Tangram Kit suitable for school maths laboratories?

Yes. It is suitable for classroom demonstrations, maths laboratory activities, individual exercises, pair work, and small-group geometry challenges.

Can tangrams support other mathematical concepts?

Yes. Teachers can use tangrams to explore shapes, symmetry, spatial relationships, equivalent arrangements, and selected concepts involving area and geometry. They can also complement practical resources such as Base Ten Cubes and Fraction Circles within a broader hands-on mathematics programme.

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