This document discusses improving student engagement and mathematical understanding through instructional strategies and student reflection. It outlines research on complex instruction, group work, and metacognition. Pre-intervention data is presented on student test scores and behaviors. An action plan is described using group tasks, rubrics, and reflections. Post-intervention data includes task grades, reflections, and test scores. The question of whether engagement and understanding can be improved through these methods is answered affirmatively, with next steps proposed.