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Random Name Picker & Group Maker

Call on students fairly and make random groups in one click, with no repeats until everyone's had a turn.

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Free: class lists up to 25 names. Unlock everything for 99¢

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How to use Random Name Picker & Group Maker

  1. Paste your class list, one name per line. It saves on your device.
  2. Tap Pick a name. Nobody repeats until everyone has been picked.
  3. For groups, choose number of groups or students per group and tap Make groups.
  4. Project it on the board, or print the groups.

Questions

Are students' names uploaded anywhere?

No. The list stays in this browser on your device.

Can I keep certain students apart?

Tap Make groups again to reshuffle until you're happy with the mix.

Can I mark someone absent?

Yes. Uncheck a name and they're skipped for picks and groups.

Works on phones, tablets and computers. Your data stays on your device.