Two New Ways to Spark Thinking in Insights: Ordering & Matching Prompts Are Coming This Spring

Great questions lead to great learning… and this spring, Insights is getting even better at helping educators ask the right questions at the right moment.

We’re excited to introduce two new prompt types coming soon to Insights: Ordering and Matching. Designed to support deeper thinking, quick comprehension checks, and more engaging interaction, these prompts give you new ways to understand how learners think, not just what they remember.

Let’s take a closer look at how they can elevate learning, reflection, and feedback across classrooms and professional development.

Not all understanding fits neatly into a multiple-choice box.

Sometimes, you want to know:

• Can students sequence steps correctly?
• Do they understand relationships between concepts?
• Can they connect ideas in a meaningful way?

That’s where Ordering and Matching prompts shine. They’re built for moments when learning is active, visual, and thoughtful, helping you see learning unfold in real time.

Ordering Prompts ask learners to arrange items in the correct sequence. This could be:

• Steps in a scientific process
• Events in a historical timeline
• Stages of writing an essay
• Procedures for solving a math problem

Instead of simply recalling information, learners demonstrate understanding by putting ideas into the right order, showing they grasp the process, not just the outcome.

Matching Prompts invite learners to pair related items together. Think:

• Vocabulary words with definitions
• Concepts with examples
• Causes with effects
• Tools with their purposes

These prompts make relationships visible and encourage learners to think critically about how ideas connect.

Both prompt types are designed to be simple to create and powerful in practice… especially when time is limited and insight matters.

With Ordering and Matching prompts, you can:

• Check for understanding quickly without sacrificing depth
• Support different learning styles with interactive, visual formats
• Reduce guesswork by seeing exactly where thinking breaks down
• Encourage active participation, even from quieter learners

Whether you’re teaching students, leading professional development, or gathering staff feedback, these prompts help turn engagement into actionable insight.

Ordering and Matching prompts are arriving in Insights this spring, and they’re designed to fit seamlessly into the workflows you already use.

If you’re already using Insights, you’ll be able to start experimenting right away. And if you’re new to Insights, this is the perfect time to explore how interactive prompts can transform reflection, feedback, and learning outcomes.

Keep an eye on upcoming updates, training sessions, and tips to help you make the most of these new prompt types.

Because when learning feels intuitive and engaging, understanding follows; and Insights is here to support every step of that journey.