Cold call picker with no repeats
This version of the name picker is set up for cold calling across a full round. Names are removed as they are chosen, so you get one question each before the list resets.
What's included
Already set up
- A 24-name class list with no-repeat picking enabled
- A visible count of how many pupils are left this round
- A round-complete state so you know when everyone has answered
- Instant reset when you start a new topic or lesson
In the classroom
How to use it
- 1
Explain that everyone will answer once before the round ends.
- 2
Pick a name, ask the question, and take the answer.
- 3
Continue until the picker says the round is complete.
- 4
Reset the round when you move to a new topic.
Teaching notes
No-repeat picking removes the "I have already answered" excuse and stops confident pupils dominating. It also lets you plan: with 24 names on the list you know exactly when the round ends, which makes it easy to time around a plenary.
Optional
Want to keep your changes?
This template is free to use and edit. If you adapt it for your class and want it back next lesson — your names, your passage, your sounds — save it to your Free Classroom Tools Plus workspace and reopen it on any device.
Cold call picker with no repeats FAQ
What happens when every name has been used?
The picker shows a round-complete message and the pick button stops until you reset the round.
Can I use a different sized class?
Yes. Paste any list into the sidebar — the available count updates as you type.
Does it work on a whiteboard?
Yes. The picker is designed for projector and interactive whiteboard use, with large text and keyboard shortcuts.