Projects

Math Autobiography

Talk about your previous experiences with math classes. What classes have you taken in the past? Do you like math? Love math? Hate math? What events and/or past traumas have transpired to shape your feelings regarding math? Talk about your previous math teachers. What is the most positive memory or experience you've had with math? Least positive? What exactly do you like or dislike about math? In what kind of environment do you learn best? Why are you taking this class? Do you have any preconceived notions about algebra coming into this class? What do you expect to learn in this class? What have you heard from other students regarding this class? Give at least one example of how you have had to use math recently outside of school.

The above questions are guidelines to get you started. In general, reflect upon your past experiences in math, as one who does mathematics, one who "consumes" mathematics in daily life, and one who must communicate mathematics, as well as your associated level of confidence. Be sure to mention your possible career choices as you graduate high school. This assignment should be about 2 pages typed and will be the first entry in your math portfolio.