Staying Sharp Pattern Match™

Match a series of kaleidoscope layers — speed and accuracy count, so play fast!

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Rows of kaleidoscope images appear on your screen. Your job: to find matching pairs among the layers of patterns, whether it’s a triangular background or a foreground flower. With each success, you’ll see your next matching assignment. Speed and accuracy count, so play fast (and yes, the game will get harder).

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Spatial reasoning is like the brain’s GPS. Learn more about the brain’s fascinating ability to remember where you are and where you’ve been by exploring the content below.

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We use patterns to make decisions, identify problems and manage all aspects of our lives. Dive into these exercises and activities to improve your pattern recognition powers.

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