Paste your names and press Make pairs. With an odd number, one pair becomes a group of three, so nobody works alone. Need partners for every week? Choose several rounds and the generator rotates everyone, so no one gets the same partner twice until they've met the whole group.
Need bigger groups? Use the random team generator.
How to use the Random Pair Generator
- Paste the names, one per line or separated by commas.
- Choose Pairs or Groups of 3.
- Pick how many rounds you need.
- Press Make pairs, then copy, download or print them.
Good uses for partner rotation
- Think-pair-share and peer review in class
- Speed networking and one-on-one meetings
- Language exchange partners
- Secret Santa style gift swaps
- Tennis, chess and other doubles or one-on-one games
Frequently asked questions
What happens with an odd number of names?
One pair gets a third person each round, so no one is left out.
How many rounds can I plan without repeats?
With an even number of people, you get one fewer round than people. 10 students give 9 rounds with a new partner every time.
Can I save my class list?
Yes. Your names are saved in your browser for next time.