Tarsia Puzzle | Subtract Fractions | Year 3

Deepen your Year 3 pupils' understanding of subtracting fractions with this challenging tarsia puzzle.

Mix up the triangles in this tarsia puzzle and task your pupils to solve the subtraction of fractions calculations and match the questions and answers.

This subtract fractions tarsia puzzle can be used as an individual task to challenge pupils, or in partners or small groups to encourage mathematical conversations.

Often, teachers try to find fun ways for pupils to explore individual concepts. This tarsia puzzle provides an alternative to traditional worksheets when practising subtracting fractions.

You’ll find a template page for pupils to rebuild the subtract fractions tarsia puzzle. Blank templates can also be used as an additional task for pupils to create a subtract fractions tarsia puzzle of their own.

Year 3 subtract fractions tarsia worksheet

• Subtracting fractions with the same denominator