Classroom Station Rotation Planner
Build a station rotation timetable with group-size checks, activity time and transition breaks.
- 1List your groups
- 2Read the answer as you type
- 3Download or print it
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Assumptions
Results update as you type. Example figures are illustrative.
Your working data
Edit cells directly or import a CSV. Download “Input CSV” for the required column names. Up to 200 rows; scroll the table sideways for additional fields.
Detailed analysis
Exports include all results, regardless of the search filter. The HTML report includes assumptions and source data; use your browser’s Print command for PDF.
Chart shows the first 20 rows; negative values use a warm color. Click table headers to sort.
Compare up to four scenarios
Capture the current inputs, change assumptions and capture again. Scenarios are included in downloaded projects.
What this model includes
One group per station in each round. Groups cannot outnumber stations; all stations use the same duration and capacity.
Import and save safely
CSV imports use your current assumptions. Project files restore assumptions, rows and saved scenarios. No automatic saving: download a project before closing this page. Imports are limited to 10 MiB and 200 rows. Calculations run in your browser; the site’s advertising and analytics follow its privacy policy.
Using Classroom Station Rotation Planner
Build a station rotation timetable with group-size checks, activity time and transition breaks.
- Set stations, capacity per station, rounds, minutes per round and transition minutes.
- Add one row for each group in the table.
- Read the rotation timetable beside your table, then download the result.
Example
The worked example includes Red, Blue, Green. Change the first stations setting and compare the result with a saved baseline.
Questions & answers
What does Classroom Station Rotation Planner calculate?
Build a station rotation timetable with group-size checks, activity time and transition breaks.
What are the important limitations?
One group per station in each round. Groups cannot outnumber stations; all stations use the same duration and capacity.
Can I continue my work later?
Yes. Save a project JSON file and reopen it with Import CSV / project. It contains the working data, assumptions and up to four scenarios. Nothing is saved automatically.
What CSV columns do I need?
name, students. Download Input CSV for a compatible example. CSV imports keep your current assumptions.
Are these example figures current industry benchmarks?
No. They are illustrative values to demonstrate the model. Replace them with figures appropriate to your situation.
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