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Random Name Picker for Classrooms – Make Participation Fun!

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Turn Your Classroom into a Racetrack 🎓🐎

Teaching should be fair and engaging — even when it comes to something as simple as calling on students. HorseRaceTests brings a unique twist to classroom participation with its animated race-style name picker.

Why Use a Race for Name Picking?

Instead of awkward silence or the usual hands-up, students will eagerly watch to see who crosses the finish line first. It’s a simple way to boost engagement and ensure every student gets a fair chance.

Simple Steps to Get Started

  1. Paste Your Student List: Simply copy and paste your list of names into the input field.
  2. Start the Race: Click the start button to begin the race.
  3. See the Winner: The horse that crosses the finish line first is your randomly selected student!

Ideal for Any Teaching Scenario

Whether you’re teaching in-person or online via Zoom, HorseRaceTests adds excitement to your lesson. It works great for:


Bonus Feature: Save class lists to reuse every week. No logins or account creation required!


Try it for your next class 👩‍🏫