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Eureka Math²

by Great Minds

MathGrades K–8

Eureka Math²: Standards-Aligned Math Curriculum from Great Minds

Eureka Math² is a K-8 math curriculum published by Great Minds that has met expectations across all three EdReports gateways for alignment, rigor, and usability. The curriculum demonstrates strong alignment to grade-level standards with appropriate focus on major mathematical work.

Best for

K-8 schools seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum with verified balance of conceptual and procedural learning

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 3 neutral · 3 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsStrength

The curriculum meets expectations for mathematical application according to EdReports rigor assessment.

EdReports Gateway 2 specifically evaluates and confirms the curriculum meets expectations for 'application' as part of the rigor assessment

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum demonstrates coherent sequencing with appropriate focus on major work of each grade level.

EdReports Gateway 1 confirms the curriculum meets expectations for 'focus on major work of the grade' and overall coherence

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum meets expectations for balancing conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application according to EdReports Gateway 2 assessment.

EdReports specifically evaluated and confirmed the curriculum meets expectations for 'balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application' in their rigor assessment

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The Great Minds math curriculum provides teacher supports that meet EdReports expectations.

EdReports Gateway 3 evaluation confirms the curriculum meets expectations for 'teacher supports' component

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum provides adequate teacher supports according to EdReports usability assessment.

EdReports Gateway 3 confirms the curriculum meets expectations for 'teacher supports' as part of overall usability

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum includes assessment components that meet EdReports usability standards.

EdReports Gateway 3 confirms the curriculum meets expectations for 'assessment' as part of the usability evaluation

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine the curriculum's use of worked examples from available evidence.

EdReports summary does not provide specific details about instructional methods or worked examples

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine the curriculum's incorporation of retrieval practice and spaced review from available evidence.

EdReports does not provide specific information about review structures or retrieval practice methods

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Cannot assess the curriculum's use of visual models and representations from available information.

EdReports gateway ratings do not specify details about visual representations or manipulatives usage

Sources: edreports.org

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 2 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 3 Alignment:Meets Expectations
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Key Facts
GradesGrades K–8
SubjectMath
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports, homeschoolcom