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Random number generator, 1 to 4 v0.1.0

1 to 4
Hold Space or the button, then let go

The board: tap a number to mark it away today

The range and settings travel inside the link after the # sign, which browsers never send to any server. Numbers marked away are not included.

Space hold to roll, let go to land · 1–4 mode · R reset · S say it · M sound · F full screen · Esc leave it

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A number randomizer for 1 to 4. Each press lands on 1, 2, 3 or 4, which fits four corners, four teams or four stations around a room.

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How to use it

  1. The range is already set from 1 to 4. Press Hold to roll or the Space bar, and let go to land on a number.
  2. The same number can come up again. Tick No repeats to use each number once.
  3. For another range, type the lowest and highest numbers in the boxes, or open the full random number generator for odd, even, multiples and more.

Ideas for class

  • Play four corners: number the corners of the room 1 to 4, ask children to choose one, then draw a number to see who stays in.
  • Rotate four stations during centre time by drawing which number moves to the teacher's table first.
  • Pick one of four table teams to answer the next question, so every team knows it could be chosen at any moment.
  • Use the number as the answer choice in a multiple choice game: children think of a reason for each of the four before the draw.

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Questions

How do I play four corners with this?

Number the four corners 1 to 4, let children walk to one, then press the button. The corner that comes up is the one that stays in. Tick No repeats to use each corner once.

Can I pick two numbers from 1 to 4 at once?

Yes. Set How many to 2 and press the button, and tick No repeats so the two numbers are different. Every pair has the same chance, which suits choosing two teams or two helpers.

Is the draw random or does the animation decide?

The number is drawn first, with your browser's secure random generator. The reels only show it, so holding the button for longer or shorter never changes the result.

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