Good for
Use it when you need
- Cold calls and discussion
- Partner assignments
- Small-group activities
- Daily classroom jobs
Free student randomizer
Free student randomizer for fair participation
Make participation feel fair without pulling names from a jar or calling on the same volunteers. StudentShuffle is a fast browser-based randomizer for names, partners, and small groups.
Quick setup
Start in three steps
- Paste or type your class roster into StudentShuffle.
- Choose whether you need one student, partners, or groups.
- Run the selection and display the result so the process is transparent.
Teacher tips
Make the routine work for your class
- Explain that random selection is a participation routine, not a punishment.
- Regenerate groups when an activity needs a different mix of students.
- Keep a saved roster ready so tomorrow’s setup takes seconds.
Common questions
About this free classroom tool
Can I randomize groups as well as individual students?
Yes. StudentShuffle supports quick selections for individuals and classroom groupings.
Is my roster stored?
You can use the tool without an account. Sign in only if you want to save classroom lists for later.
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