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Fair groups in one click

This random group generator shuffles your class list and splits it into balanced groups or pairs. Choose how many groups you want, or how many students per group, and every student is placed at random. It is free, needs no account, and keeps your list in this browser only.

How it works

How to use the random group generator

  1. 1
    Add your classType or paste names, one per line. Your list stays in this browser for next time.
  2. 2
    Choose how to splitPick a number of groups or a group size. Leftover students are spread out so groups stay balanced.
  3. 3
    Generate and sharePress Generate groups. Copy the result into your notes or show it full screen for the class.
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Ways teachers use random groups

Random groups feel fair to students and save you from building teams by hand every lesson.

Group projectsMix students beyond their usual friends, with groups that are the same size.
Pair work and partner readingSet the group size to 2 for instant partners, and spin again tomorrow.
Breakout rooms in online classesGenerate groups first, then assign each one to a breakout room.
Stations and rotationsSplit the class into one group per station and rotate on the timer.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the random group generator free?+

Yes. It is free with no account and no limit on how often you generate groups.

What happens with leftover students?+

Leftover students are added one at a time to different groups, so group sizes never differ by more than one.

Are the groups really random?+

Yes. Names are shuffled with your browser’s cryptographic random number generator every time you press Generate groups.

Can I copy the groups?+

Press Copy groups to copy every group as plain text, ready to paste into a document, chat or email.

Is my class list uploaded?+

No. Your list is stored only in this browser so it is there next time. Nothing is sent to our servers.

How many names can I add?+

Up to 300 names, split into as many as 50 groups.