Time to re-seat. For a while I’ve had students sat in 3s- we’ve got small individual tables so this is possible. Groups of 3 I think are the best- with a 4 someone is always left out or lazing. With 2 they get stuck- it’s just like a group chatting at a party.

However tables of 3 look a little untidy- and for Higher groups I want them to discuss- and a table of 6-8 sitting and facing each other is the best way for that.

So now I’ve got a variety of shapes- based on multiples of 3 so can do group tasks easily. 3 six seat tables, a row of 3 and 2 groups of 3 and a few ones and twos for students who need special attention. More space now for me to move about the classroom.