Spend some time reflecting on your experiences with mathematics. Feel free to use any or all of the writing prompts provided below to provide a rich description of the factors, people, or experiences that have led you to teach mathematics. This assignment should be about 3–5 pages in length (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font).

What is your first memory of mathematics? In other words, where does your mathematics story begin? Try to describe what happened, where, who it involved, and what you remember thinking and feeling.

What is a particularly good memory you have about mathematics? Try to describe what happened, who was involved, what you did, what you were thinking and feeling, what impact it may have had on you, and what this experience means to you as you embark on your teaching career.