Tangram
Product Code : JL-LEP-10302
The Tangram set from Jaincolab, a trusted school laboratory equipment manufacturer, is used as an aid in developing mathematical concepts such as area, perimeter and patterns.
This Tangram includes seven geometric shapes made up of five triangles (two small triangles, one medium triangle and two large triangles), a square and a parallelogram, each distinct in color. As a leading school laboratory equipment manufacturer, Jaincolab supplies this set as per DEPED Guidelines to schools, colleges and laboratories across India and internationally.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | JL-LEP-10302 |
| Set Composition | 7 geometric shapes: 2 small triangles, 1 medium triangle, 2 large triangles, 1 square, 1 parallelogram |
| Triangle Geometry | All three triangle sizes are similar right isosceles triangles with angles of 45°, 45° and 90°, sides proportional |
| Piece Angles | All angles are multiples of 45° — that is, 45°, 90° or 135° |
| Unit of Measure | The small triangle is the unit of measure used to compare the areas of the pieces |
| Material | Durable plastic, free from toxic materials |
| Largest Square Formed | 114mm x 114mm (minimum), thickness of 7mm |
| Colors | At least 6 distinct colors among the 7 pieces |
| Guideline Compliance | As per DEPED Guidelines |
Key Features
- Aids in developing mathematical concepts such as area, perimeter and patterns
- 7-piece set: 2 small triangles, 1 medium triangle, 2 large triangles, 1 square and 1 parallelogram
- All triangles are similar right isosceles triangles with 45°-45°-90° angles
- All piece angles are multiples of 45°, enabling seamless recombination
- The small triangle serves as the unit of measure to compare piece areas
- Made of durable, non-toxic plastic; forms a largest square of 114mm x 114mm (minimum) at 7mm thickness
- At least 6 distinct colors among the 7 pieces
- Supplied as per DEPED Guidelines
Why Choose Jaincolab
Jaincolab is a trusted school laboratory equipment manufacturer and supplier of mathematics manipulatives to schools, colleges and laboratories across India and internationally. Explore related essentials such as the Pentominoes, the Pattern Blocks, the Geostrips, and the Probability Kit, or browse the full Laboratory Equipment Products range.
Applications
| Application Area | Use Case |
|---|---|
| School Mathematics Classrooms | Developing concepts of area, perimeter and patterns with 7-piece tangram sets |
| Geometric Recombination | Rearranging the 7 pieces, all with 45-degree-multiple angles, into new shapes |
| Area Comparison Exercises | Using the small triangle as a unit of measure to compare piece areas |
| Pattern and Puzzle Activities | Forming the largest square or other tangram silhouettes from the 7 pieces |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Tangram used for?
A1: It is used as an aid in developing mathematical concepts such as area, perimeter and patterns.
Q2: How many pieces does the Tangram include?
A2: It includes seven geometric shapes: five triangles (two small, one medium, two large), one square and one parallelogram.
Q3: What angles do the Tangram triangles have?
A3: All three triangle sizes are similar right isosceles triangles with angles of 45°, 45° and 90°.
Q4: What material is the Tangram made of?
A4: It is made of durable plastic that is free from toxic materials.
Q5: What size square can the pieces form?
A5: The largest square that the 7 pieces can form measures 114mm x 114mm (minimum) with a thickness of 7mm.
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