Year 1 - Maths
Compose tangram images
Recognise, compose, decompose and manipulate 2D and 3D shapes
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will compose, copy, extend and develop repeating and radiating patterns. They will explore, discuss and compare 3D and 2D shapes.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to compare and discuss individual tangram pieces and make your own pictures.
Key Notes
- Individual tangram pieces can be discussed and compared.
- Some tangram pieces are the same size when laid directly on top of each other.
- Tangram pictures, using two or more pieces, can be created and described.
- Tangram pieces can be laid directly onto diagrams to create pictures
Vocabulary To Learn
- Tangram: An ancient Chinese puzzle of seven pieces that make a square.
- Triangle: A 2D shape with three sides.
- Square: A 2D shape with four equal sides.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children might not notice that the two small and two large triangles are the same size.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Individual tangram pieces can be discussed and compared. Some tangram pieces are the same size when laid directly on top of each other.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Tangram'
An ancient Chinese puzzle of seven pieces that make a square. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Children might not notice that the two small and two large triangles are the same size. Correction: Lay the tangram pieces on top of each other to physically explore and compare the size of each piece.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Composing pattern block images Study Guide
- Copy, extend and describe repeating patterns Study Guide
- Examine ways that cubes can be composed into different arrangements Study Guide
- Explore and recognise 2D shapes Study Guide
- Explore, discuss and compare 2D shapes Study Guide
- Explore, discuss and identify shapes that are and are not circles Study Guide
- Explore, discuss and identify shapes that are and are not rectangles Study Guide
- Explore, discuss and identify shapes that are and are not triangles Study Guide
- Explore, recognise and compare three different 3D shapes Study Guide
- Explore, recognise and compare three more 3D shapes Study Guide
- Identify 2D shapes within 3D shapes Study Guide
- Radiating patterns Study Guide
- Recognise, describe and sort 3D shapes Study Guide
- Tetrominoes and pentominoes Study Guide
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