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.

Students view Escher video. Each student writes feeling about the video

Objective: To help students understand the importance of patterns in life and everyday mathematics.

Activity: Students will be arranged in pairs or groups of four to view video. Ask students to write about their reactions/thoughts to the video. (Note: We created a seven minute video based on the work of artist M.C. Escher.)

Assessment: Quality of writing, participation and interest.