Where is the best place to sit in lecture?

I won't be citing any sources here TY - I am only sharing my experience and opinion. My best response is the first two rows of the class (closest to the professor). Why? Many reasons, it's easier to see and hear, but it's also reduces distractions, minimizes temptations to sleep or zone out (which happens!) - but that's just your behavior - it also affect the others around you that way as well. It would be interesting to look for research on the subject of class physical placement and success, but I haven't seen any and again didn't consider it for this advice. Look, frankly the least interested students, the students who have good friends in class? They always take the back - they seem to believe that they can get away with more back there (talking, eating, generally goofing off) and they probably can (although I try to watch for anyone distracting others significantly, but I'm a little busy :-) too during class and they know that as well ).

However, I do think the subject is hard to define in terms of a single rule. People are different and they have different learning styles, so I would also suggest that you learn to observe yourself, how are you doing in class? Do you feel engaged? If you don't or you're not doing well, then moving to another location may be a good test.

Many things can affect concentration and focus in a lecture class - from your personal interests to the delivery of the faculty member and the behavior of those around you; are you hungry? Do you have a headache? Have you done your reading before class so you know what your professor is talking about? Do you like the subject? Like most things in life, it can be a challenge to observe your own styles of learning or "being" in a class or anywhere else. Mastering the task and staying conscious of how your learn, work, and feel is an important part of maturing. I hope I've helped! Good luck!!!