EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF TEXAS MATH EDUCATION

Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math

Explore Week

Exclusive 1-Week Pilot Program for Texas Schools & Districts

Experience High-Quality Materials Firsthand

Participating in the Explore Week pilot program is a great way to learn how your school or district will be successful with the new high-quality Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math instructional materials.

Great Minds® has developed an exclusive 1-week pilot program that fits into your current instructional sequence and includes all the Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math materials and support schools and districts will need.


Explore Week Pilot Program Components

Schools and districts participating in the 1-week program will be provided access to:

  • Instructional Materials*

    • Teacher Edition Module (PDFs to be printed)

    • Student Workbooks (PDFs to be printed)
      • Learn: everything a student will need for in-class work
      • Practice: fluency activities to build competence in newly acquired skills
      • Succeed: additional problems for homework with embedded Homework Helpers

  • Free Virtual Professional Development: "Getting Started" session recording to onboard teachers and leaders, and maximize the impact of the Explore Week experience

  • Implementation Support: grade-level PLC recordings led by the Great Minds Implementation Success team and content experts to prepare participants for instruction

*Participants to source their own manipulatives for instruction.


Even just one week of Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math instruction will show you why the instructional materials are the future of Texas math education. Learn more about what to expect and how to prepare for Explore Week below.

What To Expect

Participant Commitment
  • Preparation: Participants will prepare for Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math instruction during Explore Week by viewing free virtual PD and grade-level PLC recordings provided with the instructional materials.

  • 1 Week of Instruction: Participants will finalize preparation and teach a topic from the Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math instructional materials

PARTICIPATE IN EXPLORE WEEK

Submit the form to access the Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math Explore Week instructional materials and support videos.

Making the Decision to Pilot

Before piloting, you can also read our Reviewer Rubrics which contain documentation on Eureka Math2's alignment to accepted criteria for high-quality, effective math programs. Learn more:

It also may be helpful to learn more about Eureka Math2 and what you can expect from the curriculum. 

Do you need to review the program in its entirety to decide? Visit our Curriculum Review webpage and fill out the form to review the program, or talk to your Great Minds representative for details.

Take a look at the module scope and sequence maps (PDF, 154kb) to help you choose an appropriate module to pilot based on the time of year, scope and sequence of current learning, and student needs.

Do you currently use Eureka Math®? Take a look at our module suggestion chart (PDF, 120kb). 

  

 

Preparing for a Successful Pilot

What can you expect from a pilot? Dig deeper into the purpose, design, included materials, available support, and evaluation of the pilot experience in this video 

  • The Pilot Checklist offers step-by-step guidance before, during, and after piloting for both leaders and teachers. 
  • We highly recommend purchasing manipulatives from our partner Didax to help ensure a successful piloting experience, as they are required in lessons. 

Evaluating the Pilot Experience

Use the following resources to help you better evaluate the pilot process and to ensure a successful piloting experience.  

  • Use this evaluation tool (PDF, 628kb) to reflect on your pilot experience and determine next steps. 
  • Watch this video of a school leader reflecting on her district's successful Eureka Math2 pilot experience.
 

Questions? 

Do you have any questions you would want to ask our experts? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for answers to our most-received queries. Are there other questions you have? We’re here to help.

Eureka Math2  builds confidence and joy as students see the beauty and practicality of learning the conceptual knowledge behind every math problem.

–Jill Diniz, Chief Academic Officer, Math