If your goal is independent student research, for example, you may want to buddy up students to maximize cooperative learning. Do not be frightened by the U-shaped configuration that has students sitting in remote locations. A seating chart such as the one shown in the Appendix can facilitate the task of keeping track of students. Teachers can always move students at any time and for any reason. Ground Rule Number 4 on the Sample Class Ground Rules informs the students of this policy.
Preparation is the key to maximizing the use of time and resources.
If your goal is project-based learning, you can think about seating arrangements. If your goal is independent student research, you may want to buddy up students to maximize cooperative learning.