Eureka Math²

by Great Minds

MathGrades K–8

About This Curriculum

Eureka Math² is a PreK–Algebra I core math curriculum designed to help students establish deep conceptual understanding of mathematics through coherent, story-like progression of concepts with real-world applications.

What makes it unique: Research-based curriculum emphasizing conceptual understanding over rote memorization, with Universal Design for Learning built in, flexible modular structure, and accessibility features for diverse learners including those with dyslexia.

Eureka Math²: Standards-aligned curriculum with conceptual progression

Eureka Math² is a PreK–Algebra I math curriculum from Great Minds that emphasizes deep conceptual understanding through coherent, story-like progression of mathematical concepts. The curriculum integrates real-world applications and has received strong ratings for standards alignment, rigor, and usability from EdReports.

Best for

Schools seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum with strong conceptual development, particularly those wanting coherent progression and real-world applications for grades K-8

Evaluation Criteria

4 strengths · 2 neutral · 3 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsStrength

The curriculum emphasizes real-world applications, suggesting attention to problem-solving contexts. The strong application rating indicates systematic approach to word problems.

Description highlights 'real-world applications' and Gateway 2 rating confirms strong performance on application component

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum provides strong teacher support materials based on usability ratings. Great Minds typically offers comprehensive professional development resources.

Gateway 3 Usability rating of 'Meets Expectations' evaluates teacher supports positively, and Great Minds is known for teacher training materials

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum uses a coherent, story-like progression that builds concepts systematically. The focus on major work of each grade level suggests strong sequencing priorities.

Description emphasizes 'coherent, story-like progression of concepts' and EdReports Gateway 1 rating confirms focus on major work of the grade

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong balance between conceptual understanding and procedural skills. EdReports confirmed it meets expectations for rigor, including the balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application.

Gateway 2 Alignment rating of 'Meets Expectations' specifically evaluates balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum appears to support effective instruction through strong teacher materials. EdReports' positive usability rating suggests adequate teacher guidance for explicit instruction.

Gateway 3 Usability rating of 'Meets Expectations' indicates strong teacher supports are present

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum includes assessment components as part of its usability features. EdReports confirmed the assessment system meets expectations.

Gateway 3 Usability rating includes assessment as a component and rates it as 'Meets Expectations'

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's use of worked examples and cognitive load reduction strategies.

No specific information provided about worked examples or step-by-step modeling approaches

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess how the curriculum incorporates retrieval practice and spaced review strategies.

No specific information provided about cumulative review, practice tests, or spaced repetition features

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to evaluate the curriculum's approach to visual models and manipulatives.

No specific details provided about visual representations, manipulatives, or concrete-representational-abstract progression

Sources: edreports.org

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 2 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 3 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Key Facts
GradesGrades K–8
SubjectMath
PedagogyInquiry Based
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical
PricingContact sales for quote; pricing available on request

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Data sources: edreports, homeschoolcom