The goal of this project is to address one of the most neglected areas in the elementary school mathematics curriculum-geometry. As students manipulate the tangram pieces, they will develop a positive attitude and interest in mathematics. They will learn to communicate and reason mathematically, solve and understand problems, and improve overall mathematical skills in the area of geometry. Students will engage in tasks that foster visual thinking and spatial sense. They will also refine their problem-solving strategies of predicting, thinking logically and checking, revising, and recording results.
Tangrams are ancient Chinese puzzles that are still used today.
A tangram begins with a square, which is then cut into seven standard pieces. Each piece is called a tan. Your child will be using these seven pieces to create their own picture or design. These T-shirts do not need to be new, but if they are, they need to be washed before painting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at home or school.