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Welcome to Ms. Meinholt's sixth grade math webpage! I encourage you to explore the links and become familiar with the various resources. To contact Ms. Meinholt please email kmein@atlantiscs.org or call (508) 646-6410 
| School Supplies Shopping List for Math Class | | 1” or 1 ½” Binder | Binder Section Separators | | Pencil Pouch for Binder (3 hole punched) | Folder | | Pencils, Erasers, Highlighters and Sharpener | Graph Paper Notebook | I dreamed I stood in a studio
And watched two sculptors there
The clay they used was a young child’s mind
And they fashioned it with care.
One was a teacher;
The tools she used were books, music and art.
One a parent,
With a guiding hand, and a gentle, loving heart
Day after day the teacher toiled
With a touch that was loving and sure;
While the parent labored by her side
And polished and smoothed it over.
And when at last their task was done,
They were proud of what they had wrought
For the things they had moulded into the child
Could neither be sold or bought
And each agreed she would have failed,
If she had worked alone
For behind the parent stood the school,
And behind the teacher
The home. Anon. Tips to Help Children Develop Positive Math Attitudes http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/parentsteachers/tips/positive.html
Here are some things you can do to help kids develop positive attitudes toward math:
- Show a "can-do" attitude toward math.
Your child learns from your behaviors. If you use your everyday math experiences (such as counting change at the store, timing how long something takes, or measuring ingredients in the kitchen) as opportunities for success, your child will develop self-confidence and problem-solving skills that will carry over into other math environments.
- Being wrong can help you be right.
A lot of us feel frustrated when something that involves math goes wrong. Having trouble balancing the checkbook, cutting a piece of wood too short, or underestimating how much food you needed for a dinner party are experiences we all have had at one time or another. You can turn negative experiences like these into positive learning opportunities when you talk with your child about what happened, and what you might do differently next time around.
- "Talk math" with your child.
The next time you have to measure or count something, share what you are thinking and look for ways your child can take part.
- Model problem-solving strategies.
No matter what the problem is, it's always a good idea to take a break when frustration sets in and start again when you're fresh. And sometimes breaking down the problem into smaller problems helps you see a solution that makes the bigger problem easier.
- Ask questions.
When your child is trying to solve a problem, ask questions such as "How did you figure that out?" or "What are you thinking?" or even "Can you draw me a picture to show me what you mean?" Having kids explain their logic can help them better understand their reasoning and see their way more clearly to a solution.
- Focus on the process.
Knowing how to approach a problem is just as important as coming up with an answer. Don't dwell on arithmetic mistakes. Instead, focus on supporting the strategy your child uses to approach a problem. Often, there's more than one correct way to solve it.
I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand.
-- Chinese Proverb
Sixth Grade Math!
Atlantis Charter School
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