A fun and engaging way to study and practise addition with numbers between 10 and 99. I like to have these printed on colour paper and laminated, ready to give to students who finish other tasks quickly. Really nice kinaesthetic way of learning and problem solving. To use: Print of either the large or regular output Cut out all the pieces Give to students to try and piece puzzle together Included is: the answer table, regular and large tarsia pieces and finally, the solution

A Tarsia Jigsaw activity on The Rules of Indices using numbers only. These type of activities can be used to consolidate understanding of a given topic, and foster positive group work and co-operative learning. By making adjustments such as removing answers and making deliberate mistakes, they can be made even more challenging and engaging to the students. To download the latest version of the wonderful free software to open this resource (and create your own), click on the web-link. If you have any comments, or spot any (non deliberate!) mistakes, please share them below.

A brilliant Tarsia activity by Gill Hillitt on algebraic fractions. These type of activities can be used to consolidate understanding of a given topic, and foster positive group work and co-operative learning. For more ideas on how to use these types of activities (including twists!) and to download the latest version of the wonderful free software to open this resource (and create your own), just click on the web-link. If you have any comments or feedback for Gill, please share them below.

A brilliant Tarsia activity by Gill Hillitt on algebraic fractions. These type of activities can be used to consolidate understanding of a given topic, and foster positive group work and co-operative learning. For more ideas on how to use these types of activities (including twists!) and to download the latest version of the wonderful free software to open this resource (and create your own), just click on the web-link. If you have any comments or feedback for Gill, please share them below.

A brilliant Tarsia activity by Gill Hillitt on algebraic fractions. These type of activities can be used to consolidate understanding of a given topic, and foster positive group work and co-operative learning. For more ideas on how to use these types of activities (including twists!) and to download the latest version of the wonderful free software to open this resource (and create your own), just click on the web-link. If you have any comments or feedback for Gill, please share them below.

This tarsia puzzle is a great way for students to review their skills with adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing complex numbers. The solution to the puzzle is included.

(Note: Text does not overlap on actual document, this is just in the preview as it changes the font) Tarsia puzzle designed for revision of ‘Macbeth’ for GCSE English Literature. The puzzle is aimed at a range of abilities and has been used effectively for groups of mixed ability pupils for active revision sessions. The puzzle revises character, themes, quotations, key events and vocabulary. The puzzle has been created on PowerPoint so all text is editable.

A fun and engaging way to study and practise ecosystems. I like to have these printed on colour paper and laminated, ready to give to students who finish other tasks quickly. Really nice kinaesthetic way of learning and problem solving. To use: Print of either the large or regular output Cut out all the pieces Give to students to try and piece puzzle together Included is: the answer table, regular and large tarsia pieces and finally, the solution

Tarsia puzzle on stages of mitosis. Great as starter / plenary or revision activity. 24 cards per set (with 30 names and structures to match up) includes solution and jumbled up student version Print ( A3 for larger triangles), cut up triangles, play Great as starter, plenary or revision activity

Tarsia game on temperature homeostasis, including hyperthermia, hypothermia, vasodilation, vasoconstriction, heat loss by radiation, evaporation, convection, sweating, hair, shivering, etc 30 element names and symbols 24 cards per set. includes solution and jumbled student version Print on A3 for larger triangles.

Pupils cut out the triangles and then align edges with matching questions and answers. Once complete, the puzzle forms a large triangle. Answer is included. Questions follow the format where “I” is image size, “A” is actual size, and “M” is magnification. Calculations require rearrangement of the I=AM formula, as well as unit conversions.

Tarsia puzzle on the structures of the heart and their function. Great as starter / plenary or revision activity. 24 cards per set (with 30 names and structures to match up) includes solution and student version (jumbled) Print ( A3 for larger triangles), cut up triangles, play

Tarsia for review concepts on the topic of Algorithms. This puzzle is often used for learning keywords by ESOL students but can also serve as a review exercise for anyone on KS4 Computer Science. keywords included: algorithm, sequence, branch flowchart, process, inputs, outputs, simple algorithm, flowchart, pseudo-code, systematic approach…

Tarsia puzzle on lipid names, structures and function (including triglycerides, phospholipids, fat, oil, wax, cholesterol, condensation reaction etc) Great as starter / plenary or revision activity. 30 element names and symbols 24 cards per set. Print on A3 for larger triangles. Designed for SNAB Biology Topic 1 but also suitable for other exam boards

Based on the Edexcel spec this is great activity for an overview or revision. It lasts about 30-40 minutes depending on the level and ability of the class. Just print and cut out and you’re good to go. It’s one of those resources that once you have, you can use over and over again.

This is a fun yet challenging GCSE Biology tarsia for revision of photosynthesis. This can also be used as an assessment for learning tool at the end of the lesson. There are 16 triangles with 18 pairs of questions and answers that make an equilateral triangle. I suggest that the A4 tarsia is printed on card and then the outline is cut out. Students can then quickly cut out the individual triangles. Included are the following topics: organs of a plant, minerals, formulae of chemicals in the photosynthesis symbol equation, limiting factors and chlorophyll. The 'fjsw' file can be opened and modified with tarsia software. The software is free to download but there is not currently a version for Mac computers.

Tarsia puzzle on gene transcription including RNA polyermase, promoter, terminator, template, sense strand, anti-sense strand, intron, exon, splicing etc… Great as starter / plenary or revision activity. 30 names and symbols 24 cards per set. Print on A3 for larger triangles. Designed for SNAB Biology Topic 2 (Genes & Health) but also suitable for other exam boards

A fun and engaging way to study and practise the menstrual cycle. I like to have these printed on colour paper and laminated, ready to give to students who finish other tasks quickly. Really nice kinaesthetic way of learning and problem solving. To use: Print of either the large or regular output Cut out all the pieces Give to students to try and piece puzzle together Included is: the answer table, regular and large tarsia pieces and finally, the solution

This resource is a set of Tarsias for the AQA Psychology - Memory topic. There is a whole topic Tarsia as well as a Tarsia for each sub topic. Print them off on coloured paper and cut them out and jumble the pieces up. Students have to put the puzzle together using their own knowledge. A fun revision task!

Tarsia on keywords and images on muscle fibres, myofibrils, myocytes, actin, myosin, sarcomere, steps of muscle contraction Great as starter / plenary or revision activity. 30 names and symbols 24 cards per set. Print on A3 for larger triangles. Designed for Edexcel SNAB Biology Topic 7 (Run for your life) but also suitable for other exam boards.