1. Math Biography Please write to me about:
Your past math experiences and how that has influenced how you see yourself as a mathematician.
What makes you tick… likes and dislikes?
What are your interests/passions?
What are your hopes or fears about the coming year in math?

2. Group Norms
I will…
use private reasoning time (PRT) to collect and record my thoughts.
respect my groups’ time and right to learn.
stay on task and persevere as needed.
share my ideas with my group.
ensure that all members’ voices are heard and respected.
listen to understand my fellow group members and their ideas.
disagree respectfully and use mathematical reasoning to justify my position.
seek help from and offer help to my group.