Frequently Asked Questions

What is the relationship between Great Minds and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)? What is Great Minds?

What is Great Minds and what is its relationship to Eureka Math? What is the relationship between EngageNY and Eureka Math? Is Eureka Math free? Who developed the Eureka Math curriculum? Has the Eureka Math curriculum been evaluated? What is the Eureka Math connection to the Common Core State Standards? Is there any data to prove that Eureka Math works?

What is the Eureka Math homework routine? I need help with pacing. Is Eureka Math intended to be followed like a script? How does Eureka Math address the needs of diverse learners? What forms of assessments does Eureka Math contain? Is there a place where I can connect with other Eureka Math users? Does Eureka Math offer any interactive digital tools for students?

Where can I find resources and information to help my child? Do you have Spanish translations of parent tip sheets?

Is the curriculum offered in Braille, Large Print, and Text-to-Audio? How do I receive a quote for Eureka Math materials? How do I renew my subscription to my Eureka Math products? Are there Spanish translations of the Eureka Math instructional materials? Where can I find the math tools/manipulatives I need to purchase for each grade level/module?

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How does Wit & Wisdom compare to the Wheatley Portfolio Maps? How are texts selected? Who wrote the Wit & Wisdom curriculum?

Does your curriculum teach to all of the CCSS for ELA? What support will I receive from Great Minds to help me implement the Wit & Wisdom English curriculum? What assessments does Wit & Wisdom English include?

What books will my child(ren) be reading in a Wit & Wisdom English classroom? What can I do at home to support my child(ren)’s literacy development? What topics will my child(ren) study as part of the Wit & Wisdom English curriculum?

Do you offer print versions of your material?

What is the Great Minds Wheatley Portfolio? Does the Wheatley Portfolio comprise a complete curriculum? How is the Great Minds Wheatley Portfolio funded? How many of the CCSS K-12 standards are covered in the Great Minds Wheatley Portfolio? What components comprise a complete curriculum? Can I comment on the Wheatley Portfolio? Will the curriculum be revised in the future? Who wrote the Wheatley Portfolio? What are the component parts of each unit? Why are art, music, and media components of the units? What are the special features of Wheatley Portfolio? What kinds of reading materials are included in Wheatley Portfolio? Is the curriculum tailored to any specific reading instruction method or management technique? How did Great Minds come up with the themes on which Wheatley Portfolio is based? How does the Great Minds Wheatley Portfolio address the CCSS “Reading Foundations”? How are the CCSS cited in the Wheatley Portfolio? How did you develop the Wheatley Portfolio?

How are educators meant to use the Wheatley Portfolios? How will the Great Minds Curriculum for English help me, my school, my district, or my state implement the CCSS? Are teachers expected to use every text and do every sample activity or assessment? Should the units be taught in sequential order? Why does the Great Minds Wheatley Portfolio emphasize memorization and recitation? Does the curriculum provide sample student work or scoring rubrics for activities and assessments?

What are the benefits of joining the Great Minds Wheatley Portfolio? Why isn't the curriculum available for free? Who has reviewed the curriculum? Must I become a member in order to use Wheatley Portfolio? What is the cost of membership and are institutional rates available? How long does membership last? Can I view the Portfolio before I purchase it? Is Wheatley Portfolio Available in Print Form?

How is Alexandria Plan supported? What is Alexandria Plan? What is the relationship between Great Minds and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)? How will Alexandria Plan help me, my school, my district, or my state implement the CCSS? How Is Alexandria Plan Structured? How Were Anchor Texts Selected? Why "Alexandria"? Has Alexandria Plan Been Piloted?

Does Alexandria Plan require me to adopt a particular method of instruction? Why are there so many text-dependent questions? How can I scaffold up to a text?