Here’s why we use visibly random groups (VRG) before we head to the whiteboards:
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Fair start, every time. Random groups remove “who works with who” politics. No favourites, no awkward picking—just math.
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More voices, more ideas. New partners mean fresh perspectives. You’ll see different ways to think, not just one “right” method.
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Grow your flexibility. Math is problem solving with whoever’s in the room. Switching partners builds your ability to communicate, adapt, and explain clearly.
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Shared responsibility. When the group is new, everyone leans in. That leads to real thinking—not just copying.
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Confidence through practice. Working with many classmates helps you find your voice and realize you can contribute in any group.
Bottom line: VRG sets up a thinking classroom—where everyone participates, everyone learns from each other, and your understanding grows faster than it would on your own.