The Problem-Solving Routine That Actually Works.

G.R.I.T. problems turn test prep into a year-round habit, not a last-minute test-prep scramble.

Every teacher knows the test-prep panic: kids freeze on word problems, rush through, or give up.
The solution? Give them a routine that builds perseverance all year long.

G.R.I.T. = Gather, Represent, Investigate, Tie it together — a simple routine that helps students slow down, think deeply, and explain their reasoning.

With the G.R.I.T. Problem Solving Routine:
✅ Students practice perseverance with every problem.
✅ They explain their reasoning — not just guess an answer.
✅ You get built-in test prep every month, without extra planning.

G.R.I.T. problems are different because:

✦ They teach a routine — Gather, Represent, Investigate, Tie it together — so students always know what to do next.

✦ They double as built-in test prep — no cram sessions, because the habits are built all year long.

✦ They focus on perseverance — teaching students to slow down, try strategies, and stick with it.

✦ They require explanations, not just answers — making students stronger thinkers, not guessers.

This isn’t about doing more problems.
It’s about giving students a process that makes every problem doable.