Polygon and Tarsia Puzzles – Addition and Subtraction

Looking for an engaging and hands-on way to reinforce addition and subtraction skills in your classroom? These Polygon and Tarsia Puzzles for Addition and Subtraction are just the thing! With interactive pieces that fit together like a jigsaw, your students will love practising their number facts while developing problem-solving and mental math skills.

This printable maths puzzle pack includes:

• A variety of polygon and tarsia puzzle templates focused on both addition and subtraction
• Mixed-level sums to suit a range of learners
• Answer sheets for quick marking or student self-check
• Clear instructions for easy prep and classroom use

Why Teachers Love Printable Maths Puzzles

These addition and subtraction puzzles challenge students to match up sums and answers to complete the shapes correctly. They’re like brain-boosting jigsaws! Here are some other reasons our members love these puzzles:

• Makes revision fun and hands-on
• Supports both individual and group learning
• Encourages strategic thinking and checking of answers
• Perfect for maths rotations, fast finishers, or homework

How to Use these Maths Puzzles in the Classroom

• Print and distribute one puzzle per student or pair
• Have students cut out the shapes and match the pieces
• Encourage checking and discussion when working in small groups
• Use answer sheets for fast feedback or self-assessment

Build Number Confidence the Fun Way

Whether you’re reinforcing basic facts or extending learners with larger number combinations, this resource is a must-have addition to your addition and subtraction activities.

Use the dropdown menu to choose between the easy to print PDF version of this resource or the editable Google Slides version.

Samantha Rose, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator, contributed to this resource.

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