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Matching Pairs

Matching Pairs

Mathematicians often need to be able to compare and order numbers, as well as express numbers in different ways. In this feature you will have opportunities to do just that, as you play these different versions of the classic 'matching pairs' game.

Fraction Card Game 
Age 5 to 7
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Can you match the halves in this interactive game?

Matching Numbers 
Age 5 to 7
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Can you find different ways of showing the same number? Try this matching game and see!

Matching Time 
Age 5 to 7
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Try this matching game which will help you recognise different ways of saying the same time interval.

Multiplication Tables - Matching Cards 
Age 5 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

Practise your tables skills and try to beat your previous best score in this interactive game.

Flip Flop - Matching Cards 
Age 5 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star

Practise your number bonds whilst improving your memory in this matching pairs game.

Matching Fractions 
Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

Can you find different ways of showing the same fraction? Try this matching game and see.

How Long Does it Take? 
Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

How long does it take to brush your teeth? Can you find the matching length of time?

Matching Fractions, Decimals and Percentages 
Age 7 to 14
Challenge Level Yellow star

Can you match pairs of fractions, decimals and percentages, and beat your previous scores?

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The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice.

NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.

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