JUST 123

The Minimalist Math Adventure

1 2 3  ·  Two puzzle books · Three digits · Zero calculators

Every puzzle uses only the digits 1, 2, and 3 — and that's exactly what makes them hard to put down. Designed to be calculator-useless and AI-proof: a computer tries every combination; your kid finds the one elegant move.

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Junior Edition · Book 1

Just 123: Junior Edition — One Move

Ages 7+ (Grades 2+). The equation is false. Swap any two digits — one move — and make it true. 33 − 12 = 12 is wrong… until 12 becomes 21. Fifty false equations, each with a verified fix (and every “also works” alternate listed in the key). A gentle warm-up in seeing structure. 59 pages · PDF · print at home or solve on a tablet.

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Senior Edition · Book 2

Just 123: Senior Edition — Fill in the Blanks

Ages 10+ (Grades 5+). Each □ holds a number built from 1, 2, and 3. Fifty puzzles ramp from “2 + 1 = □” to the hard set with squares and cubes (□² − 3 = 1). Find-all puzzles tell you when there's more than one answer — can you catch every single one? Complete, machine-verified answer key in the back. 59 pages · PDF.

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© 2026 Dr. UVC Universal LLC. This PDF is licensed for personal use and use within a single classroom by the purchasing teacher. You may print copies for your own children or students. You may not redistribute, resell, repost, or include this file or its puzzles in other products. School- or district-wide licensing: [email protected].