Exploring Tangram Shapes

What are the seven basic shapes in a tangram?

• One large triangle, three medium triangles, one square, one hexagon.

• Two large triangles, one medium triangle, two small triangles, one square, one parallelogram.

• Two large squares, one small triangle, one medium triangle, one rectangle.

• Three large triangles, one small square, one parallelogram, one diamond.

Identify the shape that resembles a triangle in a tangram set.

• Square

• Circle

• Rectangle

• Right triangle

Which tangram shape can be combined with a square to form a rectangle?

• Parallelogram

• Circle

• Right triangle

• Hexagon

How many triangles are there in a standard tangram?

• 7

• 3

• 4

• 5

Can you name a shape that is symmetrical in a tangram?

• Pentagon

• Triangle

• Circle

• Square

What two shapes can be combined to create a parallelogram?

• A rectangle and a triangle

• A triangle and a hexagon

• A circle and a square

• An ellipse and a trapezoid

Identify a tangram shape that can be used to form a kite.

• A trapezoid

• A square

• A parallelogram

• Two triangles

Which tangram shape is the largest?

• Square

• Circle

• Triangle

• Rectangle

How can you create a pattern using two different tangram shapes?

• Use a parallelogram and a trapezoid to create a symmetrical figure.

• Arrange a triangle and a square to create a complementary pattern.

• Overlap two triangles to form a single shape.

• Combine a circle and a rectangle for a random design.

What is the result of flipping a tangram shape over?

• A mirror image of the original shape.

• An enlarged version of the original shape.

• A rotated version of the original shape.

• A completely different shape altogether.