Group Size Planner
How to split a class into groups, and what each split costs in circulation time.
Splitting a class into eight groups leaves two students over and gives each group about three minutes of teacher circulation time — roughly one minute per student in a full lesson.
Group Size Planner
Frequently asked
Is the Group Size Planner free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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