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Numberless word problems are powerful, but fully removing numbers isn’t always the right move. Learn 4 approaches that keep students focused on the relationship, not the calculation.

March 25, 2026

How to Choose the Right Word Problem Strategy

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Removing the numbers is just the beginning. Learn how to use a 3-day numberless word problem progression to help students slow down and make sense of math stories.

March 18, 2026

How to Teach Numberless Word Problems: A 3-Day Comprehension Progression

The Parts Equal Total structure isn’t a shortcut for solving; it’s a way to understand what’s happening in the story. This blog explores how PET supports comprehension from the earliest grades through more complex problems.

August 20, 2025

Why Parts Equal Total Isn’t Just Addition or Subtraction

Word problems and geometry might seem unrelated, but with the Parts Equal Total (PET) structure, students can bridge the gap.

November 6, 2024

Parts Equal Total structure as a Geometry Tool

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