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The Gold Standard of
OER Math Curriculum

Fully Aligned to the TEKS & ELPS

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Introducing Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math

The high-quality Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math instructional materials by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) feature a proven, research-based design to support high-quality instruction and ensure students build enduring knowledge and a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics.

The enhanced Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math solution allows districts to maximize all available funding, including new funding sources from Texas House Bill 1605.

Texas SBOE Approved and Standards Aligned

Research-Based Instructional Approach

Unparalleled Focus, Coherence, & Rigor 

Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math is thoughtfully constructed and designed like a story with an intense focus on key concepts layering over time and coherent use of models and problem-solving methods from grade to grade.

The learning design supports students to access the rigorous, grade-level content necessary for developing a deep understanding of the why behind math, not just a set of skills, and applying what they are learning to the real world.

Focus

FOCUS

A special focus on topics centered around the Readiness Standards that students need for developing an understanding of the how and why behind the numbers.

Coherence

COHERENCE

Topics, concepts, and mathematical models are intentionally sequenced in a logical progression across lessons, modules, and grades for students to build enduring knowledge.

Conceptual Understanding

RIGOR

Students develop a deep conceptual understanding along with procedural and fluency skills to make real-world applications of the math they are learning.

Created Exclusively for Texas

Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math was created for Texas by Texas. The instructional materials support teachers in providing standards-aligned instruction ato ensure students building the knowledge and skills they need for success.

STANDARDS ALIGNED

Each lesson of Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math was created fully aligned to the TEKS and ELPS with embedded supports to ensure standards-aligned instruction.

TEXAS-SPECIFIC CONTENT

Topics are centered around the Readiness Standards and actively promote the use of evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance student learning and engagement.

STAAR-ALIGNED

Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math includes a comprehensive system of formative and summative assessments to help students to prepare for the end-of-year STAAR test.

Built on the Foundation of Eureka Math® TEKS Edition

Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math features the same proven instructional design, level of rigor, and programmatic components as the high-quality Eureka Math TEKS Edition by Great Minds, with substantial improvements based on years of teacher feedback and new resources to help meet the needs of all learners.

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Experience the Enhanced Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math Solution

Experience the enhanced Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math solution that includes a full complement of printed teacher and student materials, digital resources, hands-on manipulatives, and in-depth professional learning.

Learn more and gain access to the enhanced high-quality Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math solution and its suite of support resources below.

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.

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Printed Materials

Teacher Editions and Assessment Packs provide teachers with everything they need for high-quality instruction.

Student materials are organized into three workbooks:

  • Learn: main in-class companion
  • Practice: sprints, fluency activities
  • Succeed: additional homework problems with embedded Homework Helpers

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Digital Resources

Designed to enhance instruction with the printed materials, digital resources include digital versions of teacher and student materials along with lesson-level facilitation slides and a robust library of digital STAAR-aligned assessments with detailed reporting.

Professional Learning


In-Depth Support

Great Minds is a LASO-approved provider of Bluebonnet Learning professional development, personalized coaching, and other resources that support all levels of implementation–from district leaders to students and their families.

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Hands-on Learning

Hands-on learning is built into every module of Bluebonnet Learning with grade-level manipulatives kits designed to develop student understanding, minimize distractions, and maximize coherence between grades.

Implementation Support

Great Minds: Your Trusted Colleague & Partner

Great Minds is a LASO-approved provider and sole source of Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math professional learning for teachers and leaders, including multi-year professional development and personalized coaching.

The Great Minds Texas team has partnered with districts throughout the state to support strategic planning and provide training and guidance at every level ensuring implementation success year over year.

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Funding Opportunities

Maximizing Available Funding for High-Quality Instructional Materials

In addition to existing Instructional Materials & Technology Allotment (IMTA) funding, Texas House Bill 1605 (HB 1605) has created new funding opportunities for schools and districts to adopt high-quality instructional materials, including:

  • $40 per student if adopting an SBOE-approved curriculum
  • Additional $20 per student for printing SBOE-approved open education resource (OER) materials

Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math allows districts to maximize all available funding to provide printed materials, digital resources, implementation support, and more.

Webinars & Events

Access exclusive webinars and attend special area events hosted by the Great Minds Texas team to learn more about Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math and how to ensure success at your district.

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Why Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math?
Improving Student Outcomes With High-Quality Materials

Discover how the SBOE-approved Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math instructional materials transform student learning.

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Preparing for Change
Understanding Texas House Bill 1605, IMRA, & OER Math

Unpack Texas House Bill 1605 to better understand its impact on how districts select and fund adoptions of high-quality instructional materials. 

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Preparing for Implementation
Ensuring Success With Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math

Gain a deeper understanding of LASO Cycle 3 grant funding and the professional learning options that are available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math instructional materials do not feature or reference any outside texts, including those based on religion. The lesson topics taught throughout Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math focus solely on engaging students and providing standards-aligned content to build enduring knowledge and a conceptual understanding of math.

Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math includes all new instructional materials built on the foundation of the Eureka Math TEKS Edition program by Great Minds.

Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math features the same research-based instructional design and structure, level of rigor, and programmatic materials, but with new resources and significant improvements based on years of teacher and administrator feedback, including:

  • consolidated instructional days (from 180 days to 165),
  • content fully aligned to the TEKS that no longer requires supplemental resources,
  • STAAR-aligned and formatted assessments,
  • Additional Days School Year (ADSY) modules to support addressing specific student needs,
  • age-appropriate terminology aligned with the TEKS and STAAR, and much more.

Districts can provide Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math using the following sources of funding for the 2024 & 2025 biennium:

  • Instructional Materials & Technology Allotment (IMTA)
    • $171.82 per student
    • +$15.58 per EB student

  • New House Bill 1605 Funding
    • $40 per student for SBOE-approved instructional materials
    • Additional $20 per student for printing SBOE-approved OER materials
With the total allotment for the 2024 and 2025 biennium, including new state aid, adopting Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math unlocks the most amount of funding available for districts totaling  $275.41 per student.

Districts can provide Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math instructional materials and resources through the following approved vendors:

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The Great Minds Difference

Great Minds is the source for the enhanced Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math solution that includes:

  • Print Materials: teacher and student OER materials
  • Digital Platform: designed to complement instruction using the printed OER materials, the digital experience only available from Great Minds includes digital versions of the teacher and student materials, as well as Mid- and End-of-Module assessments with in-depth reporting
  • Manipulatives: hands-on manipulatives for kinesthetic learning opportunities
  • Implementation Support: in-depth professional development, personalized coaching, and support with district strategic planning/change management

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