What is Eureka Math² ?
Eureka Math² is a math program used in many schools to help students build a strong understanding of mathematics—step by step. It’s designed to make math more meaningful, logical, and connected for kids from kindergarten through high school.
Why Was Eureka Math² Created?
Many students learn math as a set of tricks or steps to memorize. But Eureka Math² focuses on helping students understand why math works the way it does. It’s not just about getting the right answer—it’s about developing deep thinking and problem-solving skills that students can use in real life.
What Makes Eureka Math² Different?
How Can Families Help at Home?
Ask About the Strategy
Instead of just asking, “What’s the answer?”, try asking, “How did you solve that?” or “Can you show me how you did it?”
Use the Family Tip Sheets
Eureka Math² provides tip sheets that explain what your child is learning and how you can support it at home. These often include sample problems and vocabulary.
Be Encouraging
Math might look different than when you were in school, and that’s okay! Let your child know it’s okay to make mistakes and that struggling with a hard problem means they’re learning.
The Goal
The ultimate goal of Eureka Math² is to help every student become a confident, curious, and capable problem-solver—not just in math class, but in life.
Eureka Math² is a math program used in many schools to help students build a strong understanding of mathematics—step by step. It’s designed to make math more meaningful, logical, and connected for kids from kindergarten through high school.
Why Was Eureka Math² Created?
Many students learn math as a set of tricks or steps to memorize. But Eureka Math² focuses on helping students understand why math works the way it does. It’s not just about getting the right answer—it’s about developing deep thinking and problem-solving skills that students can use in real life.
What Makes Eureka Math² Different?
- Concept First, Then Practice
Instead of jumping straight into solving problems, students explore concepts first. This builds a strong foundation before they move on to faster, more automatic solving. - Real-World Connections
Lessons often tie math to real-life situations, which helps students see how math is useful and relevant. - Multiple Strategies
Students are encouraged to solve problems in different ways, so they learn that there’s often more than one path to a solution. This boosts confidence and flexibility in thinking. - Visuals and Tools
Eureka Math² uses number lines, diagrams, models, and other tools to help students "see" the math. This supports all kinds of learners.
How Can Families Help at Home?
Ask About the Strategy
Instead of just asking, “What’s the answer?”, try asking, “How did you solve that?” or “Can you show me how you did it?”
Use the Family Tip Sheets
Eureka Math² provides tip sheets that explain what your child is learning and how you can support it at home. These often include sample problems and vocabulary.
Be Encouraging
Math might look different than when you were in school, and that’s okay! Let your child know it’s okay to make mistakes and that struggling with a hard problem means they’re learning.
The Goal
The ultimate goal of Eureka Math² is to help every student become a confident, curious, and capable problem-solver—not just in math class, but in life.
