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What is Sorting Game? How can I use one in a lesson?

Help students sort items into the correct category with the flexible Sorting Game Interactive. Compatible with text, images, and audio, this interactive has multiple layouts and customizable feedback.

Sorting Game is available in both audio and non-audio formats.

Sorting Game Sample

Sorting Game Sample Formatting

Complete the interactive above. Then, study the sample formatting below to see how it was authored.

[insert Sorting Game interactive]

[Question 1 – Stacked Layout]
Question: What type of number is shown here? Drag-and-drop the number into the correct category.

Drop Source: 𝜋

Drop Target 1: Rational number
Drop Target 2: Whole number
*Drop Target 3: Irrational number

Correct feedback: That’s right! 𝜋 is an irrational number.
Incorrect feedback: Incorrect, 𝜋 is an irrational number.
[END Question 1]

[Question 2 – Horizontal Layout]
Question: What country does this flag belong to?

Drop Source: Shutterstock image 1777216208
greenland flag

*Drop Target 1: Greenland
Drop Target 2: Iceland
Drop Target 3: Denmark

Correct feedback: You got it! The flag of Greenland is a red and white circle on a striped background.
Incorrect feedback: Incorrect! The Greenland flag is red and white and has a large circle.
[END Question 2]

[Question 3 – Custom Layout]
Question: What automotive system does this part belong to?

Drop Source: Shutterstock image 2273927739
brakes

*Drop Target 1: Brake
Drop Target 2: Cooling
Drop Target 3: Transmission
Drop Target 4: Suspension

Correct feedback: You got it! These are brake pads, which press against the rotor to slow the car.
Incorrect feedback: Incorrect. These are brake pads, which use friction to slow the car.
[END Question 3]

[END Sorting Game interactive]

Customizable Content:

  • Question Text & Question Audio
  • Drop Source Image, Text & Audio
  • Drop Target Image, Text & Audio
  • Feedback text
  • Question layout

Constraints:

  • 1-5 questions per game.
  • One drop source per question.
  • 3 drop targets for “stacked” and “horizontal” layouts.
  • 4 drop targets for “custom” layout.

Formatting Template

To use the Sorting Game Secondary interactive, copy and paste the text shown below, and replace the placeholder text with your own.

[insert Sorting Game interactive]

[Question 1 – Stacked Layout]
Question: INSERT QUESTION TEXT HERE

Drop Source:INSERT DROP SOURCE IMAGE and/or TEXT HERE

*Drop Target 1: INSERT DROP TARGET IMAGE and/or TEXT HERE
Drop Target 2: INSERT DROP TARGET IMAGE and/or TEXT HERE
Drop Target 3: INSERT DROP TARGET IMAGE and/or TEXT HERE

Correct feedback: INSERT CORRECT FEEDBACK HERE.
Incorrect feedback: INSERT INCORRECT FEEDBACK HERE.
[END Question 1]

[Question 2 – Horizontal Layout]
Question: INSERT QUESTION TEXT HERE

Drop Source:INSERT DROP SOURCE IMAGE and/or TEXT HERE

*Drop Target 1: INSERT DROP TARGET IMAGE and/or TEXT HERE
Drop Target 2: INSERT DROP TARGET IMAGE and/or TEXT HERE
Drop Target 3: INSERT DROP TARGET IMAGE and/or TEXT HERE

Correct feedback: INSERT CORRECT FEEDBACK HERE.
Incorrect feedback: INSERT INCORRECT FEEDBACK HERE.
[END Question 2]

[Question 3 – Custom Layout]
Question: INSERT QUESTION TEXT HERE

Drop Source:INSERT DROP SOURCE IMAGE and/or TEXT HERE

*Drop Target 1: INSERT DROP TARGET IMAGE and/or TEXT HERE
Drop Target 2: INSERT DROP TARGET IMAGE and/or TEXT HERE
Drop Target 3: INSERT DROP TARGET IMAGE and/or TEXT HERE
Drop Target 4: INSERT DROP TARGET IMAGE and/or TEXT HERE

Correct feedback: INSERT CORRECT FEEDBACK HERE.
Incorrect feedback: INSERT INCORRECT FEEDBACK HERE.
[END Question 3]

[END Sorting Game interactive]

Note: * marks the correct answer.