Connect students directly to the concept in a personal way. Capture students' attention by initiating a group problem-solving activity before delivery of instruction. Begin with a situation that is familiar to students and builds on what they already know. Construct a learning experience that allows diverse and personal student responses. Facilitate the work of cooperative teams of students.

Create a design with given shapes, then describe the design for students to recreate.

Objective: To create an awareness for the need for correct vocabulary in geometry.

Activity: Each pair of students will be given a set of geometric shapes with which to create a design. The student is to create the design behind a barrier so his partner cannot see the design. The partner is to describe the design well enough to the other person so that person can build exactly the same design. The partner cannot see what was designed, but may ask questions as directions are given. Change roles and try again.

Assessment: Participation in activity, attentiveness to partner.