Popsicle Sticks: Teacher Picks

Popsicle Sticks: Teacher Picks

Random Name Picker

1.3K ratings
73 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
September 3, 2016
Updated
August 17, 2026

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About

This app offers a digital solution for educators to randomly select students, form groups, and manage classroom activities. It includes features for grading, math games, and tournament creation, aiming to enhance engagement and streamline administrative tasks.

βœ“Random student selection
βœ“Student grouping and swapping
βœ“Random list generation
βœ“Grade calculation
βœ“Mental math games
βœ“Tournament builder
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What users say about Popsicle Sticks

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What's New in Popsicle Sticks

6.4.2

August 17, 2026

Bug fixes

2

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$1.99

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User reviews

Great for groups and saving

My colleague and I use this for our elementary PE classes and love being able to plan ahead and save groups and have a record of what date we did an activity. We really wish there was a way to separate students based on comparability or incompatibility. Sometimes we like to keep certain kids apart and that is hard to do in this app other than the swap option.
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My go to

I’ve used this app for years and love its ease of use and versatility

Saves time

This is a great way to call random names and assign visibly random groups! I use it for multiple classes, and even selecting next class awards. I wish there was a way to delete names or class lists though.

Love

I seriously love this app. It helps with picking students to call on, grouping and so much more! I never review apps, but I’ve had this one for a few years now and wanted people to know this one was worth every penny!

Good but

I like the app I like all the stuff but of course every app now have to have a premium or something to buy with and and you have to upgrade it to premium to get more than random groupings and to make more than one classes it’s really weird and I do not like it. That’s why I’m giving it two stars

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes when picking a student

Bug

Import glitches

Bug

Deleting students/classes not intuitive

Bug

Asks for reviews too often

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Requested Features

7 requests

Ability to edit voice/pronunciation of names

Feature

Ability to mark students absent so they're not randomly selected

Feature

Ability to rotate iPad to landscape mode

Feature

Support for Slide Over and/or Side-by-Side apps

Feature

Ability to remove students on a tournament-by-tournament basis

Feature

Ability to mix groups by gender

Feature

Ability to set custom group colors

Feature

FAQ

What does Popsicle Sticks: Teacher Picks do?

This app provides a digital alternative to physical popsicle sticks for educators. It allows for random student selection, the creation of random student groups, and the generation of random lists for various classroom needs. It also includes features for grade calculation, math games, and tournament building.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a "Random Select" function for picking students one by one with adjustable randomness, "Random Groups" for easily forming student teams, and "Random List" for ordering class lists. It also offers a "Grade Calculator," math-based games like "Mentl" and "Digital Dabble," and a "Tournament Builder."

Is this app free to use?

The application is available for free with the option of in-app purchases. This means core functionalities are accessible without cost, but certain advanced features or content may require a purchase.

What kind of classroom activities can this app help with?

This app can assist with a wide range of activities, from randomly calling on students during discussions and creating groups for projects to managing classroom tournaments and energizing daily roll call with engaging questions. The grade calculator also streamlines assessment management.

Can I customize the random selections?

Yes, the "Random Select" feature includes a "Random Bar" slider that allows you to precisely control the randomness of the next selection. You can choose to select only from students who haven't been called yet, or opt for a completely random selection from the entire class.