Grouping and Classroom Arrangement

Grouping and Classroom Arrangement

RMT levels 4–5 can be taught to an entire class. Students are grouped homogeneously based on their placement test results using the placement guidelines on the previous page. For groups with higher-performing students, classes can have up to 20 students. For lower-performing students, it is recommended that groups are smaller to provide more individual attention (10 students or less).

The ideal classroom arrangement has students seated at desks, with desks placed in rows as shown in the diagram. There is room between desks for the teacher to circulate and monitor students as they work. Desks face the front of the classroom and the board where displays are shown. Students should not have to turn their head to see the front of the classroom or the displays. 

Lowest performers are seated closest to the front-centre of the classroom. This gives the teacher close proximity to assist and monitor these students. 

Middle performers are seated around the lower performers.

Higher performers are seated around the outside of the lower and middle performers. This arrangement allows for easy monitoring of all students in the classroom.