Can I remove students after they're picked?

Yes! After spinning, you can choose to remove the selected student from the wheel. This ensures each student is only called on once during a session.

Is the student picker truly random and fair?

Yes. The picker uses JavaScript's Math.random() function with cryptographic security, ensuring every student has exactly equal probability of selection.

🎓 Random Student Picker

👆 Click the wheel to pick a student!

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Settings

🔊 Enable sound effects 🗑️ Remove student after selection Spin Duration: 5s

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100% Fair Selection

Every student has an exactly equal chance of being selected. Completely unbiased and random.

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Save Your Rosters

Save multiple class lists and load them instantly. No signup required - stored locally on your device.

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Works Everywhere

Use on your laptop, tablet, or phone. No app download required - just open and use.

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Fun Animation

Engage students with the colorful spinning wheel animation. Builds anticipation!

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Privacy First

All student names stay private on your device. Nothing is uploaded to servers.

🎯 Perfect For Teachers Who Need To:

✓ Call on students randomly for participation
✓ Select students for reading aloud
✓ Pick volunteers fairly
✓ Assign presentation orders
✓ Choose students for classroom jobs
✓ Ensure equal participation opportunities
✓ Break the pattern of always calling the same students
✓ Make classroom activities more engaging

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How does the random student picker work?

Simply enter your student names into the list, then click the 'Pick Student' button or spin the wheel to randomly select one student. The tool uses a cryptographically secure random algorithm to ensure every student has an equal chance of being selected.

Is this random student picker truly fair?

Yes! Our random student picker uses JavaScript's Math.random() function which generates cryptographically secure random numbers. Each selection is completely independent and unbiased, giving every student an exactly equal probability of being chosen.

Can I save my class roster for later use?

Yes! The tool includes a save feature that stores your class roster in your browser's local storage. You can save multiple class lists and load them whenever you need them. Your student names stay private on your device.

Can I use this for forming random groups?

This tool is designed for picking ONE student at a time for classroom participation. For creating multiple teams or groups at once, check out our free Team Generator tool which can divide your entire class into balanced groups instantly.

Does this work on mobile devices and tablets?

Yes! The random student picker is fully responsive and works perfectly on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. No app download required - just open it in your browser.

Do I need to create an account?

No! This is a completely free tool that requires no signup, registration, or login. Just open the page and start using it immediately.

Why Teachers Love This Random Student Picker

As a teacher, ensuring fair participation in your classroom is crucial for student engagement and learning. Our random student picker eliminates bias and ensures every student gets equal opportunities to participate, answer questions, or be selected for activities.

Unlike traditional methods like calling on students alphabetically or picking popsicle sticks, this digital random name selector is faster, more engaging for students, and guarantees true randomness. Students appreciate the fairness, and teachers save time on classroom management.

Whether you're teaching elementary school, middle school, high school, or college, this classroom name picker adapts to your needs. Use it for daily participation, selecting volunteers, assigning presentation orders, or any situation where you need a quick, fair selection method.

Popular Classroom Uses

Cold Calling: Pick students randomly during lessons to keep everyone engaged and attentive.
Reading Aloud: Select students fairly for read-aloud sessions or comprehension questions.
Classroom Jobs: Assign weekly classroom responsibilities like line leader or door holder.
Presentation Order: Eliminate anxiety about "who goes first" by letting the tool decide.
Participation Points: Track which students have been called on to ensure equal opportunities.

More Than Just a Student Picker

DecideHub offers a suite of free tools to help teachers and students make decisions. If you need to split your class into groups, try our Team Generator. For general random selections, check out the Wheel of Names. And for quick binary choices, use our Yes or No Wheel.

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