pystatsv1 · nicholaskarlson · Jan 14, 2026 · Jan 14, 2026 · Jan 14, 2026
diff --git a/docs/source/workbook/ch01_equation_transaction.rst b/docs/source/workbook/ch01_equation_transaction.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+Ch01B — Accounting equation + transactions
+============================================
+
 What you'll learn
 -----------------
 - Describe how each business event changes A / L / E

diff --git a/docs/source/workbook/ch01_startup.rst b/docs/source/workbook/ch01_startup.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+Ch01A — Startup
+=================
+
 What you'll learn
 -----------------
 - Install LedgerLoom from PyPI (student workflow)

diff --git a/docs/source/workbook/ch02_journal_to_trial_balance.rst b/docs/source/workbook/ch02_journal_to_trial_balance.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+Ch02 — Journal to trial balance
+=================================
+
 What you'll learn
 -----------------
 - Write balanced journal entries in ``transactions.csv``

diff --git a/docs/source/workbook/ch03_adjusting_entries.rst b/docs/source/workbook/ch03_adjusting_entries.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+Ch03 — Adjusting entries
+==========================
+
 What you'll learn
 -----------------
 - Explain why adjustments exist (accrual vs. cash)

diff --git a/docs/source/workbook/ch04_closing_and_post_close.rst b/docs/source/workbook/ch04_closing_and_post_close.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+Ch04 — Closing + post-close trial balance
+===========================================
+
 What you'll learn
 -----------------
 - Explain what “closing” means and why we do it

diff --git a/docs/source/workbook/index.rst b/docs/source/workbook/index.rst
@@ -10,8 +10,12 @@ This workbook teaches *intro* financial accounting using a simple hybrid workflo
 2. Verify your work with LedgerLoom (strict, deterministic).
 3. Reconcile any differences until they match (proof, not vibes).
 
+Start here
+----------
+
 .. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 2
+   :titlesonly:
    :caption: Start here
 
    student_quick_start
@@ -21,18 +25,28 @@ This workbook teaches *intro* financial accounting using a simple hybrid workflo
    workbook_artifacts_reference
    workbook_troubleshooting
 
+Chapters (Ch01–Ch04)
+--------------------
+
 .. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 1
-   :caption: Workbook chapters (hybrid method)
+   :titlesonly:
+   :caption: Chapters
 
    ch01_startup
    ch01_equation_transaction
    ch02_journal_to_trial_balance
    ch03_adjusting_entries
    ch04_closing_and_post_close
 
+Optional tracks and packs
+-------------------------
+
+These pages are optional “side quests” (helpful, but not required to finish Ch01–Ch04).
+
 .. toctree::
-   :maxdepth: 2
+   :maxdepth: 1
+   :titlesonly:
    :caption: Optional tracks and packs
 
    workbook_spreadsheet_first_overview