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Matching

What is a matching activity? How can I use one in a lesson?

Goal:

Goal:

A matching activity consists of two columns of items. Students connect an item on the left [word, phrase, etc.] to its corresponding item on the right [description, definition, example, etc.]

The directions that appear above a matching activity should be specific about what the items in each column represent. For instance, “match the function on the left to its equation on the right” or “match the term on the left with its definition on the right”) The directions should also explain what skills or concepts students will learn or practice as they complete the activity.

Math Sample

Let’s see if you can put it all together. Match each quadratic function on the left with the description of its parabola on the right.

Great job!

Sample Formatting

How was this content formatted so that we can develop the content correctly?

[insert Matching Interactive]

f(x) = 2(x-3)2 + 12 / opens upward, vertex (3, 12)
f(x) = -2(x-3)2 - 12 / opens downward, vertex (3, -12)
f(x) = -2(x+3)2 - 12 / opens downward, vertex (-3, -12)
f(x) = 2(x-3)2 - 12 / opens upward, vertex (3, -12)
f(x) = -2(x-3)2 + 12 / opens downward, vertex (3, 12)

[END Matching Interactive]

Examples

Matching activities can be used in all subject areas to help students practice recalling definitions or identifying examples of terms or concepts, as well as other cognitive tasks.

Language Arts

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Spanish

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Science

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Customizable Content

Below are the suggested specifications for using images and interactive components within this interactive.

Optimization
Constraints:
  • ONE matching interactive per lesson page.
  • Ideal for small amounts of content.
  • 3-9 pairs with text or audio only
  • 3-5 pairs with any images
  • Images will display at smaller sizes to minimize page scrolling.
Preferred image orientation:
  • Banner
  • Horizontal
  • Square
If larger or more detailed images are needed, consider an alternate interactive.
Nested Interactives?
No. Image and text based content only.
Audio/Video?
Yes! Audio can be used in the matching interactive.

Note: Interactive requests are subject to change, based on content type, image size and usability.

Formatting Template

To use a matching activity in one of your lessons, copy and paste the text shown below, and replace the placeholder text with your own.

[insert Matching Interactive]

Content / Matching Content
Content / Matching Content
Content / Matching Content
Content / Matching Content
Content / Matching Content

[END Matching Interactive]