Recitation Wheel
Paste your class list, spin, and call on a student — fairly, every time.
The recitation wheel picks who answers next so every learner gets a turn and no one feels singled out. Use it for oral recitation, graded recitation, review before a quiz, or reading aloud. Remove each student after they recite so the whole class gets called before anyone repeats. Free, no sign-up, and big enough to project on the classroom TV.
How to use the recitation wheel
1. Paste your class list
Copy the names from your class record or LMS and paste them in, one per line. Seat numbers or student numbers work too.
2. Spin for the next student
Click the wheel (or press Space) and the wheel stops on a student at random. Project it so the class sees it is fair.
3. Remove and repeat
Remove the student after they recite, so everyone is called once before anyone is called twice. Save the wheel to reuse it every day.
Ways teachers use a recitation wheel
Graded recitation
Call students at random for graded oral recitation. The spin history shows who has already been called, so you can record scores after class.
Review before a quiz
Spin for a student, then spin the “Question type” preset to decide what they answer. Great for quick formative checks.
Reading and reporting
Pick who reads the next paragraph or which group reports first. Need groups? Use the grouping wheel.
One wheel per section
Save a wheel for each section or subject and open it from its link each day — no retyping names. Share it to Google Classroom from the share menu.
Online and blended classes
Share your screen in Google Meet or Zoom and spin live. See also the name picker for virtual meetings.
Class officers and tasks
Assign cleaners, leaders or presenters at random. For more ideas, read how teachers use a random name picker.
Why teachers use it
Fair to every learner
Each name has exactly the same chance, picked with a cryptographically secure random generator.
Less recitation anxiety
Students know everyone will be called, so being picked feels fair rather than personal.
Big and clear
Readable from the back of the room on a projector or TV, and works on a phone too.
Free, no sign-up
No accounts, no limits, no downloads. Your list stays saved in your browser.
Recitation wheel FAQ
How do I make sure every student recites once?
After each spin, choose to remove the student from the wheel. Keep spinning until the wheel is empty, then reload your saved list for the next round.
Can I save my class list for tomorrow?
Yes. Your list stays in your browser, and you can save the wheel to get a link you can open on any device — handy if you teach several sections.
Can I use seat numbers instead of names?
Yes. Use the “Seat numbers 1–40” preset or type your own numbers. This is useful for large classes or when you prefer not to show names.
Does it work on the classroom TV or projector?
Yes. It works in any browser, on laptops, TVs, projectors, tablets and phones. Go full screen for the biggest wheel.
Is the recitation wheel really random?
Yes. Every name has the same chance, no matter where it sits on the wheel or how many times you have spun.
Is it free?
Completely free with no sign-up and no limit on spins or names.