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I dreaded the Sudoku experience. Puzzling is not in my comfort zone even though I loved math and problem solving as a student. Collaboration with Joyce and Kate turned a tense experience into a relaxing and pleasant experience. Perhaps it is for this same reason, my students, even those who are frustrated with their test results, love lab days.

Kate observed that she does better in solving the puzzles when she is zoned out. Perhaps it is important to be relaxed when I approach Sudoku and just let my brain loose to solve the puzzle. Can this idea be extended to my students. They need to feel relaxed about entering my classroom and the course in order to let their brains loose to explore ideas and learn. On lab days, they love when I play reggae music.