Grouper

Grouper is the only dedicated solution designed specifically to eliminate the chaos and complexity of setting up small-group learning. It solves the core problem of manual, time-consuming group creation by instantly generating effective student teams based on verifiable data and defined attributes. Built for K-12 teachers, schools, and districts, Grouper empowers educators to shift their focus from administrative grouping headaches to meaningful differentiation and instruction.

Key Features

Grouper delivers precise,>🚀 Instant Roster Synchronization

You can get started in seconds by automatically importing your student rosters directly from platforms like Google Classroom or Clever. This feature ensures your class lists are always up-to-date and removes the need for manual data entry, allowing you to move straight into the grouping process without delay.

🧠 Smarter Grouping via Student Attributes

Move beyond simple randomization. Grouper allows you to define and import critical student data—such as Proficiency, Gender, or soft skills like "Strong Leader"—from virtually any source your school uses. You can then instantly create homogeneous groups (students with similar needs) or heterogeneous groups (mixed abilities/roles) based on these attributes, guaranteeing purposeful and effective team construction.

📊 Flexible Data Import and Management

Grouper is designed to integrate with your existing data ecosystem. It accepts student data from popular tools and external systems, centralizing the information needed for accurate grouping decisions. For administrators, the platform supports bulk student data import and central license management, ensuring data consistency and scalability across the entire district.

📺 Seamless Live Mode Presentation

Reduce classroom transition time and manage small-group work with professionalism. The Live Mode feature allows teachers to project groups and utilize smartboard-optimized tools, including integrated timers and student pickers. This capability ensures students clearly see their assignments and roles, helping you maintain control and focus during active learning sessions.

Use Cases

Grouper transforms abstract data into actionable classroom strategies, enhancing efficiency and instructional quality.

1. Differentiating Instruction by Skill Level: A 3rd Grade teacher needs to review a specific math concept. They import student assessment scores (Proficiency) and use Grouper to instantly create four small, homogeneous groups, ensuring each group receives targeted instruction tailored precisely to their current skill gap.
2. Building Diverse Project Teams: A High School Science teacher is launching a long-term project requiring diverse skills. They define attributes like "Technical Skill," "Strong Leader," and "Research Focus" and instruct Grouper to create heterogeneous teams that balance these attributes, fostering collaborative learning and maximizing project success.
3. Rapid Substitute Teacher Preparation: If a teacher is absent, they can rely on their saved, permanent groupings (PRO feature) or quickly generate new, balanced groups in under a minute. This ensures instructional time is not lost while the substitute manually sorts students, maintaining continuity and control.

Unique Advantages

Grouper provides a distinct functional advantage over general classroom management tools by focusing 100% on the core task of small-group formation and management.

• Dedicated Focus: Grouper is the only solution 100% dedicated to small-group learning, ensuring every feature is optimized for effective grouping, rather than being a secondary add-on.
• Significant Time Savings: Teachers report that grouping tasks that previously took 20–30 minutes of pulling data and manual sorting now take less than a minute, freeing up significant time for instructional planning and direct student interaction.
• Robust Data Security and Compliance: We prioritize student privacy. Grouper adheres to strict standards, complying with COPPA and FERPA, and guides its privacy practices using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. All student data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

Conclusion

Grouper empowers educators to create smarter, more effective learning groups instantly, moving beyond manual chaos to truly data-driven differentiation. By integrating seamlessly with your existing tools and adhering to high security standards, Grouper proves itself an essential tool for any school or district committed to high-quality small-group learning.