Eureka Math

by Great Minds

MathGrades K–12

Eureka Math: Standards-Aligned Curriculum with Strong Conceptual Foundation

Eureka Math by Great Minds is a comprehensive K-12 math curriculum that emphasizes conceptual understanding alongside procedural skills. The curriculum is designed to align closely with grade-level standards while maintaining focus on the major work of each grade.

Best for

Teachers and schools seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum with strong conceptual foundations, particularly those comfortable supplementing teacher support materials

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 2 concerns · 1 neutral · 4 insufficient evidence

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum uses a coherent, mastery-oriented approach with strong focus on grade-level standards. EdReports consistently rated it as meeting expectations for focus and coherence.

Gateway 1 ratings for 'Focus & Coherence — alignment to grade-level math standards, focus on major work of the grade' consistently meet expectations across reviews

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong balance between conceptual understanding and procedural skills. EdReports consistently rated it as 'Meets Expectations' for rigor and mathematical practices across multiple evaluations.

EdReports gateway ratings show the curriculum meets expectations for 'balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application' in multiple reviews

Teacher TrainingConcern

The curriculum shows some limitations in teacher support materials. EdReports rated usability as only 'Partially Meets Expectations' in multiple evaluations.

Gateway 3 ratings for 'Usability — teacher supports, assessment, differentiation, technology integration' consistently show 'Partially Meets Expectations'

Assessment DiagnosticConcern

The curriculum may have some assessment components, but usability ratings suggest limitations in this area.

Gateway 3 usability ratings that include assessment show 'Partially Meets Expectations,' indicating potential gaps

Word ProblemsNeutral

The curriculum appears to include application components as part of its balanced approach to mathematical practices.

EdReports ratings for 'balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application' suggest word problems are included

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Evidence is insufficient to determine the quality and extent of worked examples in the curriculum.

No specific information about worked examples or modeling provided in the available reviews

Direct InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Evidence is insufficient to evaluate the curriculum's support for direct, explicit instruction methods.

No specific information about instructional approach or teacher-led instruction provided in reviews

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Evidence is insufficient to determine how well the curriculum incorporates retrieval practice and spaced review.

Reviews do not mention cumulative review, practice schedules, or retrieval practice components

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Evidence is insufficient to assess the curriculum's use of visual models and manipulatives.

Reviews do not provide specific details about visual representations or manipulative use

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 2 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 3 Alignment:Partially Meets Expectations
cathyduffy

Cathy Duffy

Key Facts
GradesGrades K–12
SubjectMath
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports, cathyduffy