A matching poll asks participants to pair items from two columns — connecting each item on the left with its correct match on the right. You can match up to 15 items, including:
- list to list,
- list and image to list or
- image to list.
Matching polls are a powerful way to test knowledge, reinforce learning, and keep participants actively engaged. Unlike a multiple-choice poll where participants select a single answer, a matching poll requires them to think across all the options before committing to their answers.
Scores can be awarded to matching polls. Add an explanation of the correct answer to give participants context after the poll closes — this reinforces learning and sparks discussion. If the answer needs more content information, use the non-polling presentation content to display all the details, images, videos & links.
Where to use matching polls
Matching polls work well across a wide range of settings:
| Corporate training | Match compliance terms to their definitions, or policies to their correct procedures. |
| Higher education | Test students on concepts, terminology, dates, or processes covered in a lecture. |
| Onboarding | Match company values to their descriptions, or team names to their functions. |
| Quizzes & leaderboards | Matching polls are scored, so they contribute to your session leaderboard. |
| Conferences & webinars | A fun way to engage a large audience with industry knowledge or trivia. |