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.

Observe minute display on a digital clock for an hour period.

Objective: To further student interest in telling time.

Activity: Bring in a digital clock. At different intervals during a one hour period, have kids predict what the minute part of the clock will be.

Assessment: Observation of student interest and enthusiasm when making and checking predictions.