Eureka Math® is a math program designed to advance equity in the math classroom by helping students build enduring math knowledge. Numbers should add up to more than the right answer. They should inspire aha moments and joyful connections. The goal is to set a new standard for rigor, coherence, and focus in the classroom so students gain a deeper understanding of the why behind the numbers, all while making math more enjoyable to learn and teach.

The materials linked below were adapted by District 287 teachers based on the those provided by EMBARC Online and other users around the country. They meet the academic standards associated with each grade level. Additional links are available for further exploration.

Start with WHY: Please listen to this podcast from Gholdy Muhammad on Cultivating Genius as time permits. We can help our students develop math skills by helping them develop their identity, intellect and criticality. It is vitally important to be sure we can explain to students WHY they are learning math, HOW it can help them, and WHAT they want to do with that knowledge in the future. This will open the door to be able to set high expectations for skill attainment.

Grade K

READ FIRST Scope and Sequence Guide - Kindergarten (Nicole Doescher-Train)

Folder with Unit links (Nicole Doescher-Train)

Grade 1 

Unit Plans (Kelly Perry)

1. Fluency with addition and subtraction within 10

2. Place value through addition and subtraction within 20

3. Ordering and Comparing Length Measurements as numbers

4. Identifying, composing, and partitioning shapes

Grade 2 

READ FIRST Scope and Sequence Guide - 2nd Grade (Nicole Doescher-Train): Explains the order of the units and the plan for the activities.

Unit Plans (Nicole Doescher-Train)

1. Sums and differences to 100 Unit 1 Folder

2. Addition and subtraction of length of units Unit 2 Folder

3. Place value, counting, comparison, of numbers to 1000 Unit 3 Folder

4. Problem Solving with Money Unit 4 Folder

5. Time, shapes, fractions as equal parts Unit 5 Folder

6. Optional: Foundations of Multiplication and Division Unit 6 Folder

Grade 3

READ FIRST Scope and Sequence Guide - 3rd Grade (Nicole Doescher-Train)

Unit Plans (Nicole Doescher-Train & Melissa Brandenburg)

1. Properties of Multiplication and Division and Solving Problems with Units of 2–5 and 10

2. Place Value and Problem Solving with Units of Measure

3. Multiplication and Division with Units of 0, 1, 6–9, and Multiples of 10

4. Fractions as Numbers on the Number Line

5. Collecting and Displaying Data

6. Geometry and Measurement Word Problems

Grade 4

READ FIRST Scope and Sequence Guide - 4th Grade (Nicole Doescher-Train)

Unit Plans (Nicole Doescher-Train)

1. Place Value, Rounding, and Algorithms for Addition and Subtraction Unit 1 Folder

2. Multi-Digit Multiplication & Multi-Digit Division Unit 2 Folder

3. Multiplication and Area Unit 3 Folder

4. Angle Measure and Plane Figures Unit 4 Folder

5. Fraction Equivalence, Ordering, and Operations Unit 5 Folder

6. Decimal Fractions Unit 6 Folder. 

7. Exploring Measurement with Multiplication Unit 7 Folder

Grade 5

READ FIRST Scope and Sequence Guide - 5th Grade (Nicole Doescher-Train)

Folder with Unit links (Nicole Doescher-Train)

Math in Focus is an alternative comprehensive curriculum option based on Singapore math, which uses problem-solving as the basis for building skills, and is structured on a progression from concrete–pictorial–abstract learning. It is most effective when done consistently through each grade level, and includes textbooks, workbooks and online supplementary materials. There are skill-building reviews at the end of each unit, which need review of previous lessons to recall the context of the activities. 

Contact your innovative instructional coach for further information. 

IXL

IXL is a practice site designed by grade level to work on specific skills and practice what has been introduced or learned. It not a comprehensive curriculum, so should be used in support of the primary class instruction. It is intended primarily for students in grades K-8, but can be used at higher levels if necessary.  Reports can be pulled to show progress and certificates printed to engage and motivate students on their progress

To request a teacher account, fill in Request for curriculum support, and choose IXL in for Teacher account needed. We do ask that you submit the IXL Student account request for student accounts so that we can ensure they do not already have an account in the system.

Resources

IXL Overview

IXL Student account request

IXL reference guide folder 

Guide for rostering

IXL At-Home Learning Hub includes resources to plan for and implement at-home learning

Contact your Innovative Instructional Coaches for math instruction assistance!

Spring Math

Spring Math is a unique assessment and intervention tool for math in Grades K-8. The way it works is: students take a set of short, timed “screener” assessments on three or four math topics in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. When teachers enter student results from the screeners, Spring Math generates targeted classwide and individual weekly intervention plans, designed to be implemented with students in 15 minutes per day. Each week, teachers enter students’ scores on that week’s work, and Spring Math generates the next targeted intervention. This goal is to fill gaps in understanding and ensure mastery in order to bring students up to grade-level performance.

How to Get Started

At NEC, contact Ben Drewelow to get your classroom set up.

At SEC, contact Matt Ahlberg to get your classroom set up.

All other sites & programs, contact Jon Voss, jwvoss@district287.org for licensing and subscription questions.

Resources

Quick Start Videos for teachers

Getting Started with Spring Math For All slides

MATH 180

MATH 180 can be used either as a comprehensive curriculum (as it is primarily in Middle School), or as an intervention to address specific skill development.  

Contact your Innovative Instructional Coaches for assistance!

Prodigy

Prodigy is a game-based practice site that was piloted during Distance Learning and found to be engaging for many students. It is primarily Grades K-8, with some High School resources. 

Cost: FREE for main access, additional features with PRO account

How to Get Started

Sign up with Google at Prodigygame.com