Matching Pairs: Match related terms or categories
Connect the dots—because seeing relationships builds real understanding.
What It Is
A Matching Pairs interaction asks learners to link related terms, categories, or concepts. Presented as a drag-and-drop, dropdown, or clickable pair format, this interaction goes beyond simple recall—it activates associative thinking. It’s particularly effective for showing relationships, reinforcing frameworks, and supporting pattern recognition across concepts.
When to Use It
- Teaching vocabulary, acronyms, or terminology in any domain
- Reinforcing product features and their benefits
- Aligning roles with responsibilities in onboarding or org charts
- Mapping symptoms to conditions in healthcare training
- Connecting laws or policies with their real-world applications
Why It Works
- Builds conceptual frameworks, not just isolated facts
- Promotes active engagement through interaction
- Strengthens associative memory, improving long-term retention
- Encourages pattern recognition—a key skill in decision-making
- Provides visible evidence of understanding for learners and teams
Impact Insight
Imagine your employees instantly connecting regulations to real-world actions—because your training helped them internalize relationships, not just memorize content.
Examples in Action
- Healthcare: Match symptoms with corresponding diagnoses
- Retail: Connect customer types with preferred product bundles
- Finance: Link financial terms with their definitions
- IT: Pair software commands with their functions in a system
Customization Options
- Drag-and-drop or clickable text/image pairs
- Grid, column, or interactive table layouts
- Immediate feedback or scored on submission
- Partial or full scoring logic for flexibility
- Fully brandable visual elements and intuitive UI animations
