Free MatchGraph!™ Software
MatchGraph software is the most intuitive way to teach motion graphing. Engage your students with a kinesthetic experience that teaches graphing centered on motion. In MatchGraph, students attempt to match one of the nine provided graphs and are given a score showing how accurately they match their chosen curve. This activity gives them a deeper understanding of interpreting graphs as they see their own position and velocity graphed in real time.
When students use a PASCO Motion Sensor, they can create graphs of their own motion that they can then analyze. When they use a Smart Cart, students view real-time graphs of a cart they move.
MatchGraph is great for teaching:
- Fundamental graphing skills
- Basic concepts of position and velocity
- The concept of slope
- What it means when the slope is zero
- How position and velocity graphs relate to each other
MatchGraph is compatible with:
MatchGraph Screens
When students see their motion graphed in real time, it helps them quickly internalize and understand concepts around motion graphs.
The relationships between position, velocity, and acceleration are easier to understand when presented visually and connected to motion.
The MatchGraph Toolbar
MatchGraph has an intuitive user interface that allows teachers and students to simply set up and begin matching immediately. You can add students, view high scores, export data, and more with a simple click or touch.
Toggle Between Position and Velocity
Students can choose from nine different position profiles and their derivative velocity curves. MatchGraph also allows students to collect position and velocity data freely, without using a MatchGraph profile.
Turn science learning into a class activity.
MatchGraph creates a fun and competitive way to let students experience the concepts of motion graphing as well as rate of change. Enter student names and keep track of individual scores for each curve. High scores are tracked for each individual MatchGraph profile.
Windows® Computers
- File size: 110.92 MB
- Version: 2.2.0.2
- Released: Oct 31st, 2018
- Full Release Notes
Mac® Computers
- File size: 35.42 MB
- Version: 2.2.1.1
- Released: Jan 22nd, 2020
- Full Release Notes
Free Apps for iPads, Android tablets, and Chromebooks.
The free apps may be downloaded directly from the App Store or Google Play respectively and update notifications will be sent directly to your device.
Sideloading on Android
Android users who do not have access to Google Play may optionally sideload the application by downloading the MatchGraph APK and following this Knowledge Base article. This includes updating MatchGraph on PASCO's SPARK LXi/LX Dataloggers.
System Requirements
Windows
- Windows 7 sp1 or later
- Processor: Intel i3 1st Gen (or equivalent) or later
- RAM: 2GB (32-bit), 4GB (64-bit) or greater
- Disk Space: 191 MB
- Resolution: 1024 x 768 or greater
Mac OS
- Mac OS X v 10.14 or later
- Processor: Intel i3 1st Gen (or equivalent) or later, or Apple M1 (using Rosetta 2)
- RAM: 2GB or greater
- Space: 191 MB
- Resolution: 1024 x 768 or greater
Chromebook
- It is recommended to be on the latest OS the machine supports
iOS
- iOS v9 - v12 (Supported on iPads only); iPadOS v13 or later.
Android
- Android v7.0 or later. Supported on tablets only.
Resources
MatchGraph for Chromebooks
With Google's introduction of Android apps running on Chromebooks, the PASCO MatchGraph application can now be downloaded from Google Play store and used with a growing list of compatible Chromebooks. See the following links for compatibility and installation tips.
Chrome OS Systems Supporting Android Apps »
Models labeled on this list as "Stable" currently support PASCO MatchGraph software.
Installing on Local or Unmanaged Devices »
Follow the instructions to install Google Play on your Chromebook and then download the PASCO MatchGraph app.
Installing on Managed Devices »
Follow the instructions to install Google Play on your managed Chromebooks and then download the PASCO MatchGraph app.