Independent & Dependent Variables — Explained for 6th Grade
From clear definitions and worked examples to practice problems and FAQs, find everything you need to know about independent and dependent variables.
New Year's resolutions don't have to be about eating more vegetables or going to bed on time. This January, help your child set goals that build confidence, consistency, and a genuine love of math.
We created the January Math Resolutions Tracker and to make goal-setting fun, visual, and totally doable. It's a simple one-page printable where students choose three math goals for the new year, track their progress day by day, and reflect on what they've accomplished.
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Not sure what goals you want to set with your child? We’ve got you covered there too with our free package of worksheets:
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Using our “My Math Resolutions” worksheet, think of three goals for this year. These can be as specific or as broad as your child wants. Maybe they want to master their times tables, maybe they want to slow down and double-check their work, or maybe they just want to ask more questions when they're stuck. The key is making the goals feel personal and achievable.
Each day has a box to color in. Your child can fill one in each time they practice, complete a session, or work toward their goals in any way. The visual progress is motivating and satisfying.
January flies by. But the resolution doesn’t end there. Keep tracking through the rest of the year, making time to reflect at the end of each month. What am I proud of? What's my next goal? It's a chance to celebrate wins (even small ones) and think about what comes next.
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Math isn't just about getting the right answer. It's about persistence, problem-solving, and building habits that carry over into everything else. When students set their own goals—and see tangible progress—they start to believe they're capable of more than they thought.
That's the foundation of math confidence. And confidence changes everything.
Ready to kick off 2026 with intention? Download our worksheets and print them out for your student. Hang them on the fridge, tuck them into their binder, or bring them to your next Mathnasium session!
Download the Resolutions Tracker for the Year Worksheet
Download the Monthly Resolutions Worksheet