Classroom Tools
87 tools
Pick a student, form random groups, or decide who goes first — quick, fair tools designed for classroom use. A dedicated classroom picker with roster saving is planned for a future update; for now these general-purpose tools cover the same ground.
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Quizzes & general knowledge
- Quiz Question GeneratorA general-knowledge question with a reveal-answer button, ready for a quiz round.
- Capital City Quiz GeneratorA 'what's the capital of...' question, with the answer hidden until you're ready to check it.
- Science Experiment Idea GeneratorA simple, low-cost science experiment idea, suited to the classroom or the kitchen table at home.
- Brain Teaser GeneratorA riddle or brain teaser with the answer included, ready for a warm-up puzzle.
- Geography Question GeneratorA geography question with a reveal-answer button, for quiz rounds or revision.
- Random Country GeneratorA country to research, present on, or use as a geography-lesson prompt.
- Science Fact GeneratorAn interesting science fact, cross-checked against standard reference sources.
- History Fact GeneratorA fact from world history, useful as trivia or a lesson opener.
- Discussion Question GeneratorAn open-ended question to start a classroom discussion or small-group conversation.
- History Topic GeneratorA history topic to build a research project or classroom discussion around.
- Periodic Element GeneratorA chemical element with its symbol and atomic number, for chemistry practice.
- Geography Fact GeneratorAn interesting geography fact about the world, for trivia or a lesson hook.
- Flag Challenge GeneratorGuess the country from a text description of its flag, then reveal the answer.
- Historical Figure GeneratorA widely-taught historical figure to research, present on, or discuss.
- Science Hypothesis GeneratorTurn a testable science question into a proper hypothesis.
- Science Observation Prompt GeneratorWhat to observe before drawing conclusions, distinct from a stated science fact or hypothesis.
- Map Skills Challenge GeneratorA hands-on task for reading an atlas or map, distinct from a geography quiz question.
Maths practice
- Times Table Question GeneratorA multiplication question with a reveal-answer button, for quick times-table practice.
- Math Word Problem GeneratorA simple word problem with real numbers, ready for quick extra maths practice.
- Math Fact GeneratorA fact about numbers and mathematics, for a quick classroom hook.
- Geometry Question GeneratorA shapes-and-angles question, distinct from the site's arithmetic and times-table practice tools.
- Division Question GeneratorA whole-number division question with a reveal-answer button, for quick practice.
- Fraction Question GeneratorA fraction simplification or addition question with a reveal-answer button.
- Percentage Question GeneratorA percentage-of-a-number question with a reveal-answer button.
- Addition Question GeneratorA two-digit addition question with a reveal-answer button.
- Subtraction Question GeneratorA two-digit subtraction question with a reveal-answer button.
- Decimal Arithmetic Question GeneratorA mixed decimal addition, subtraction or multiplication question with a reveal-answer button.
- Percentage Change Question GeneratorA percentage increase/decrease question with a reveal-answer button.
- Probability Question GeneratorA dice/coin/card probability question with a reveal-answer button.
- Ratio Question GeneratorA ratio-simplifying question with a reveal-answer button.
- Mean & Median Question GeneratorA mean or median question from a small number set, with a reveal-answer button.
- Perimeter Question GeneratorA rectangle perimeter question with a reveal-answer button.
- Area Question GeneratorA rectangle or triangle area question with a reveal-answer button.
- Angle Question GeneratorA missing-angle question (line, point or triangle) with a reveal-answer button.
- Negative Number Question GeneratorAn addition/subtraction question involving negative numbers, with a reveal-answer button.
- Order of Operations Question GeneratorA BODMAS/PEMDAS-style order-of-operations question with a reveal-answer button.
- Simple Equation GeneratorA solve-for-x equation question with a reveal-answer button.
- Number Bond GeneratorA number-bond question (to 10, 20 or 100) with a reveal-answer button.
- Rounding Question GeneratorA round-to-the-nearest question with a reveal-answer button.
- Unit Conversion Question GeneratorA metric unit-conversion question with a reveal-answer button.
- Money Maths Question GeneratorA UK-currency money question with a reveal-answer button.
- Elapsed Time Question GeneratorA journey-duration elapsed-time question with a reveal-answer button.
- Clock Reading Question GeneratorA read-the-clock question with a reveal-answer button.
- Proportion Question GeneratorA proportion (find the missing value) question with a reveal-answer button.
- Volume Question GeneratorA cuboid volume question with a reveal-answer button.
- Algebra Substitution Question GeneratorA substitute-and-solve algebra question with a reveal-answer button.
- Place Value Question GeneratorA which-digit-is-in-which-place question with a reveal-answer button.
- Prime Factorisation Question GeneratorA prime-factorisation question with a reveal-answer button.
- Coordinate Question GeneratorA which-quadrant coordinate question with a reveal-answer button.
Warm-ups, games & rewards
- Debate Topic GeneratorA classroom-appropriate topic for a structured debate.
- Classroom Reward WheelSpin a wheel pre-filled with classroom reward ideas.
- Classroom Award GeneratorRecognise the class with a lighthearted award title, like 'Best Team Player'.
- Classroom Game GeneratorA quick classroom energiser game — distinct from the site's party and board games.
- Classroom Warm-Up GeneratorAn academic lesson-starter task to open a lesson with.
- Classroom Brain Break GeneratorA short physical movement break to refocus a restless classroom.
Study & homework
- Study Tip GeneratorTry an evidence-informed study technique in your next revision session.
- Revision Challenge GeneratorTry an active-recall task on whatever topic you're studying right now.
- Study Method PickerA well-known study technique to try, distinct from a single quick study tip.
- Homework Task PickerA random, simple homework activity — reading, practice or a short task.
- Retrieval Practice Question GeneratorA no-notes recall-practice prompt, adaptable to any subject, distinct from a topic-specific quiz question.
Literacy & language
- Book Report Topic GeneratorA discussion or book-report prompt to write about once you've finished a book.
- Reading Response Prompt GeneratorA response prompt for whatever book or story the class is reading.
- Vocabulary Challenge GeneratorA vocabulary word to define, use in a sentence, or add to a spelling list.
- Typing Practice Sentence GeneratorPractise typing with a pangram-style sentence covering most or all letters of the alphabet.
- Spelling Challenge GeneratorA commonly-misspelled word, ready for spelling practice or a classroom spelling bee.
- Language to Learn GeneratorA suggestion for a new language worth starting to learn.
- Grammar Practice Sentence GeneratorA sentence containing a grammar mistake, ready to spot and correct.
- Essay Topic GeneratorA general-purpose essay topic to write about or debate in class.
- Persuasive Writing Topic GeneratorA one-sided debate topic to argue for or against in writing, distinct from a balanced essay topic.
- Sentence Starter GeneratorA sentence-starter fragment to kick-start a piece of creative writing.
- Descriptive Writing Prompt GeneratorA scene or sensation to describe vividly, distinct from a general story-idea prompt.
- Sentence Expansion Challenge GeneratorA short, plain sentence to build out with detail, connectives and description.
- Library Book Genre PickerA genre to try next, for breaking out of a reading rut at the library or bookshop.
- Synonym Challenge GeneratorA word to find synonyms for, distinct from the site's antonym-challenge tool.
- Homophone Challenge GeneratorA commonly confused homophone pair to use correctly in a sentence.
- Sentence Completion GeneratorA fill-in-the-blank sentence with a reveal-answer button.
- Antonym Challenge GeneratorA word to find the opposite of, distinct from the site's synonym-challenge tool.
- Editing Challenge GeneratorA framing prompt for editing your own writing, distinct from a spelling or grammar drill.
- Punctuation Practice GeneratorA sentence missing punctuation, with the corrected version revealed.
Teaching & lesson planning
- Presentation Topic GeneratorSomething to research and present on, sized for a short talk rather than a full essay.
- Plenary Question GeneratorA reflection question for the end of a lesson, distinct from a mid-lesson discussion prompt.
- Classroom Role GeneratorA weekly responsibility to assign, from line leader to plant waterer.
- Lesson Objective GeneratorA framing prompt for writing your own lesson objective, adaptable to any subject.
- Lesson Hook GeneratorAn opening-minute idea to hook attention, adaptable to any subject.
- Classroom Scenario GeneratorA discussion scenario about fairness or group dynamics, distinct from a quiz question.
- Success Criteria Prompt GeneratorAn 'I can...' success-criteria framing prompt, adaptable to any subject.
- Peer Feedback Question GeneratorA structured question for giving peer feedback on someone else's work.
Also useful for classroom
- Random Name PickerPaste a list of names and instantly pick one at random, fairly and without repeats if you choose.
- Random Team GeneratorSplit a list of names into a chosen number of random, evenly sized teams.
- Random Group GeneratorSplit a list into random groups of a chosen size, for activities larger than pairs or teams.
- Random Letter GeneratorGenerate one or more random letters of the alphabet, with vowel or consonant filtering.
- First-Player PickerRandomly pick who goes first from a list of players.