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August 24, 2026

Match Table Grid Item

Create a Match Table Grid item, where students match statements or objects to different categories in a table.

Helpful Tips

  • A Match Table Grid item allows students to match statements or objects to different categories within a table.

Setting Up the Table

  • Select the number of rows and columns needed.
  • Choose whether to:
    • Score by column.
    • Allow multiple selections within each column.
  • Enter and format the column headers.
  • Enter the information for each row.
  • Check the appropriate boxes to identify the correct answers.
  • Select Save when finished.

Standards & Item Details

  • After saving, select the Content Area, adopted year, Primary Course, and Student Expectation (SE).
  • Add a dual-coded standard when applicable.
  • From the Item View, you can:
    • Edit the question or item details.
    • Test Text to Speech.
    • Add Related Content, such as passages, maps, or charts.
    • Add Keywords to make the item easier to find in future searches.

From the Match and Order section, the Match Table Grid item type allows students to check statements or objects to different categories in a table.
Click the box or green plus icon.
You can see there are two sections. The Question and a table formatted with rows and columns.
On the top right, select English or Spanish.
Click here to add a protractor or a ruler to the item.
Use the editing tools provided to format.
Make sure to use this first icon to paste in plain text when copying from another source.
For demo purposes, we are starting with everything already entered in.
To set up the table, choose how many rows and columns are needed by using the drop-downs.
Check if you want to score by column or if there will be multiple selections available for each column.
Enter column headers and format, as needed.
Next, enter in the data needed for each row and place a checkmark on the correct answers.
Click Save on the top when finished.
A pop-up appears allowing you to select standards.
Select the Content Area, adopted year and select the primary course and Student Expectation.
You also have the option to dual code.
Click save.
From this screen, use the icons to make edits to the question, or details on the right.
Use this icon to test how the item reads for text-to-speech.
To add 'Related content', click the Add icon.
Related content, such as reading passages, Maps, and Charts, can be attached to more than one assessment item.
This makes tests easier to organize.
You can also assign keywords to items making them easier to search for in the future.
Click the add icon and put each new keyword or phrase on a new line.
Click save to return to the previous screen.

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