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Every Learner. Every Tier.
Coherent, multi-tiered solution aligned with Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math
The Gold Standard of
OER Math Curriculum
Fully Aligned to the TEKS & ELPS
Every Learner. Every Tier.
Great Minds® and Zearn® are partnering to deliver the only instructionally coherent, multi-tiered blended learning solution aligned with the SBOE-approved Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math materials. Math Catalyst™ Texas + Zearn Math for Texas™ reinforces, deepens, and extends Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math primary instruction by delivering daily independent digital learning, targeted intervention, and successful implementation through coordinated training.
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TIER 1 | Daily Independent Digital Learning with Zearn Math for Texas™
Zearn®'s adaptive digital platform guides students through daily opportunities to explore, persevere, and break through in TEKS-aligned, grade-level math––with digital math learning rated "Strong" by Evidence for ESSA for impact on student math achievement in Texas.
TIERS 2 AND 3 | Targeted Intervention with Math Catalyst Texas
Structured intervention materials from Great Minds help teachers quickly address learning gaps and misconceptions with short, targeted, teacher-led mini lessons while all students take ownership of their growth through practice and collaborative application activities that extend learning.
100% TEKS-Aligned and Highest-Scored by Texas Teacher Reviewers
Math Catalyst Texas + Zearn Math for Texas is officially approved by the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE). Through the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process, Texas teacher reviewers found the program 100% aligned to the TEKS and awarded it an average Quality score of 97%—the highest among K–5 supplemental math materials. The program also received perfect Quality scores for Progress Monitoring, Depth and Coherence of Key Concepts, Balance of Conceptual and Procedural Understanding, and Productive Struggle, reflecting Great Minds’ and Zearn’s commitment to ensuring all Texas educators and students have access to high-quality instructional materials.
As an SBOE-approved program, Math Catalyst Texas + Zearn Math for Texas is considered a high-quality instructional material, making it eligible for additional annual funding entitlements of $40 per student to support purchase and adoption.
Support & Succeed
Districts using the Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math can support every learner at every tier by implementing a research-proven blended classroom model to help all students build grade-level knowledge. Great Minds Success experts are LASO-approved professional development providers and can support districts to deliver a coherent, multi-tiered solution while honing teaching skills and orchestrating a classroom that meets the needs of every student. Districts will benefit from the following:
- Coherent, multi-tiered instruction aligned with Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math to ensure all students can access and master TEKS-aligned, grade-level learning
- Cohesive implementation training on the full model when purchasing Bluebonnet Learning K–5 and Math Catalyst™ Texas + Zearn Math for Texas™ with Great Minds experts certified by Zearn®
- Flexibility to adopt each product together or separately to support district goals
Diversifying Data for Decision-Making
Eureka Math² California Edition presents mathematics learning as a coherent story, leveraging connections between concepts and big ideas to support deep conceptual understanding. Although each module is centered around its own big idea, lessons give students many opportunities to make connections to the content of other modules and content areas.
Every lesson in Eureka Math² California Edition contains a language objective and research-based supports to help all students, including multilingual learners, engage with the curriculum’s language rich, discourse-based lessons.
The 2024 California Mathematics Framework calls for greater emphasis on data science. Lessons help students build a conceptual understanding of data and statistics. Educators who use Eureka Math² California Edition also have access to supplemental data science materials that help students make sense of data in real-world contexts and use data to make decisions.
The core curriculum and supplemental materials are created with California’s Environmental Principles and Concepts in mind. Core lessons and other instructional resources embed content that brings this part of the Framework to life.
Eureka Math² California Edition is focused on honoring all individuals as valuable contributors to the math classroom, helping shape students’ sense of themselves as capable learners.
Outcome-Focused Intervention Supports
Math Catalyst Texas is grounded in proven, research-based intervention practices. It's alignment with evidence-based strategies equips educators to elevate student outcomes while supporting compliance with policy and funding expectations.
Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies
- Explicit, Systematic Instruction: This instruction is embedded in every Concept Mini Lesson Objective, is evidenced in the Progression section, and is executed in all strategies taught.
- Effective Questioning: Prompts that assess student understanding are found in the Analyze Student Progress section of every Concept Mini Lesson.
- Concrete, Representational, and Abstract Models: Students move through concrete, representational, and abstract phases for each and every concept.
- Teaching Mathematical Vocabulary and Symbols: Sample dialogue helps students achieve the precise use of mathematical language, and symbols and Language Support notes provide guidance for scaffolding.
- Fluency Building: Students build fluency in a variety of skills through Play a Game Application tasks.
- Error Analysis: For concepts aligned to Grade 2 and above, Practice Pages provide students with opportunities to analyze incorrect work samples.
Module Assessments in Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math occur mid- and post-module. Math Catalyst™ Texas concepts can be matched to student needs using the Alignment Guides.
Observational Data Recording Sheets can be used with every Math Catalyst™ Texas concept and objective within a concept for more granular data capture about student thinking.
Daily Mastery Assessment and Real-Time Reporting in Zearn Math for Texas™ ensures teachers know when students are on track and where they need more support.
Progress Checks measure student proficiency on the skills and objectives covered in the Math Catalyst™ Texas Concept Mini Lessons.
System-Wide Progress Monitoring
provides education leaders with data-driven insights for successful implementation using Zearn Math for Texas™ school-and district-level reports alongside Great Minds consulting support.
Reinforce & Deepen with Zearn Math for Texas™
Tier 1 Daily Independent Digital Learning with Zearn Math for Texas™
Zearn®’s adaptive digital learning platform includes TEKS-aligned digital lessons that students complete every day. Each lesson guides students through opportunities to explore, persevere, and break through in grade-level math.
A Daily, Coherent Companion to Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math
Digital Lessons Automatically Follow Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math's Scope & Sequence
Embedded STAAR-Aligned Practice in Daily Learning
TEKS-Aligned Digital Content to Complement Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math
Rated "Strong" by Evidence for ESSA
Zearn Math for Texas™ is backed by proven results for Texas students, earning a “Strong” rating from Evidence for ESSA — the highest designation from the independent clearinghouse — based on causal evidence of positive, statistically significant impact on student NWEA MAP Growth scores in a large urban Texas district.
700+ Adaptive Digital Lessons, Built for Texas Students
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Students complete lessons independently and at their own pace, helping them build agency and ownership over daily learning. Available in English and Spanish, each lesson takes students about 30 minutes to complete and includes:
Fluency Activities
Fluency Activities to build procedural skill and automaticity. Students encounter a variety of different fluency activities, so students stay engaged in the essential practice they need to succeed in math.
Interactive Video Lessons
Interactive Video Lessons to reinforce and deepen understanding of new concepts. Students learn math with guided instruction based on the research-backed concrete–representational–abstract (CRA) approach. Lessons adapt in real time to help students persevere through challenges and break through in grade-level learning.
Mastery-Based Quizzes
Mastery-Based Quizzes to assess understanding and apply learning to new problems. Students get the support they need until they can show 100% understanding on their own. Because students need to independently demonstrate mastery, teachers know when students are on track and exactly where they need more support.
Intervene & Extend with Math Catalyst™ Texas
Tiers 2 and 3 Targeted Intervention with Math Catalyst Texas
The Math Catalyst™ Texas multi-tiered intervention and acceleration resources can infuse a classroom with energy, sparking advantages for all levels of students to succeed with the TEKS. Fully aligned with and informed by Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math formative assessments, both hands-on and collaborative activities propel students forward across a progression of concepts.
Resource Structure
Math Catalyst™ Texas consists of seven strands across kindergarten through grade 5. Concepts within these strands can support students in any grade level to address learning gaps, including students in grades 6 and above who require remediation and intervention support.
Targeted Intervention
Each strand is composed of a progression of concepts, and each concept includes a series of components, shown below, that can be used in small group direct instruction.
Concept Guide
Includes preparation materials, student misconceptions, language supports, and family support
Progress Check
Measures student proficiency to guide instructional decisions
Concept Mini Lessons
Made up of 76 concepts across almost 300 mini lessons for small group instruction
Multi-Tiered Practice & Apply
Connect and extend Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math concepts with aligned games, activities, and leveled practice, which provide students with opportunities for collaboration and spiral review. Each concept includes Practice Pages and Application activities that can be used in student-led stations.
Practice Station
Provides spaced retrieval and repetition through independent practice worksheets.
Connections and Extensions
Connect concepts to prior learning with opportunities for spiral review.
Provide multiple entry points into the mathematics with tiered Practice Pages and Practice Helpers.
Application Station
Provides opportunities for extension and the building of fluency and automaticity.
Mastery Through Problem-Solving
Extensions exist for all students, allowing access to mastery for every level by using math strategies. Several types of problem-solving tasks allow students to apply their mathematics learning.
- Solve a Problem
- Play a Game
- Study a Solution
- Solve a Task
Hands-on Games
Develop fluency with games that provide low-floor and high-ceiling tasks for all students.
Contact Us
Great Minds is here to support you in ensuring success with Math Catalyst™ Texas + Zearn Math for Texas™. Submit the form below reach out to your Great Minds partner with questions you have, schedule time to discuss your district's goals, or to request a quote.
