With learner variability as the norm in every classroom, Eureka Math2® California proactively removes learning barriers to ensure that all students are given the opportunity to engage and succeed.
Eureka Math2 California incorporates the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles directly into the curriculum . Options that address learner variability are built into the lesson design and suggested at point of use in margin notes. What follows are just some of the ways UDL in Eureka Math2 California can be used to benefit students.
Provide Multiple Means of Engagement
Learners differ markedly in the ways they can be engaged or motivated to learn. Teachers should use a variety of methods to engage students—for example, providing choice, addressing student interest, and arranging for students to monitor their own learning, such as with goal setting, self-assessment, and reflection.
UDL Engagement callouts help teachers facilitate classroom discussion. In this example, teachers might remind their students that frustration can be a good thing and recommend ways for students to handle frustration and to persevere. By helping all students understand that learning might take a moment or two, teachers can ensure no student will feel that they aren’t learning fast enough.
Universal Design for Learning: Engagement
Consider facilitating personal coping skills and strategies. Remind students that when we need support or make mistakes, we are learning. Discuss the following strategies for dealing with frustration and persevering:
- Use self-talk with statements such as "I can do this."
- Have a growth mindset, and think "I just don't get it yet" instead of thinking "I don't get it."
- Pause to take deep breaths and calm down before working again.
- Choose a different approach.
- Ask a classmate or the teacher a clarifying question.
Universal Design for Learning: Representation
In Module 1, students divide whole numbers by powers of 10 written in both standard form and exponential form. They use the place value chart to understand why, for example, the equation 270,000 ÷ 1,000 is equivalent to 270,000 ÷ 10 ÷ 10 ÷ 10. Activate prior knowledge by reviewing this understanding with students. Guide them to use the place value chart as needed to model these problems.
| tens | ones | tenths | hundredths | thousandths |
| ●●●●● ●●●● ÷10↘ |
●●●●● ●●●● ÷10↘ |
●●●●● ●●●● ÷10↘ |
●●●●● ●●●● |
Watch for the student misconception that dividing by 10 three times means dividing by 3 tens. Point out that 9 ÷ 3 tens is equal to 9 ÷ 30, which is not the same as 9 ÷ 10 ÷ 10 ÷ 10.
Provide Multiple Means of Representation
Learners differ in the ways they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them. Teachers should use a variety of strategies, instructional tools, and methods when presenting information and content.
UDL Representation callouts guide educators to offer information in multiple formats, including video and audio and through hands-on learning. This example asks teachers to activate prior knowledge by reviewing place value charts with their students while dividing whole numbers by powers of 10.
Provide Multiple Means of Action & Expression
Learners differ in the ways they can navigate a learning environment and express what they know. Teachers should offer students a variety of strategies and instructional tools and allow for multiple ways to demonstrate new understanding.
Rather than telling a student how to solve the problem, UDL Action & Expression callouts provide example questions that teachers can ask to help guide students to their own way of solving the problem at hand.
Universal Design for Learning: Action & Expression
Consider providing guiding questions to encourage partners to plan, monitor, and evaluate their work as they use the standard algorithm.
Planning Questions
- Are like units aligned?
- What place are we starting with?
- Are we ready to subtract in that place?
- If not, where can we get more of that unit and rename?
- Are we ready to subtract in the next place?
Monitoring Questions
- Did we complete the subtraction?
- Does this answer make sense?
- Should we try something else?
Evaluating Questions
- Is our answer reasonable?
- What might we do differently next time?
Earning two prestigious CAST certifications, Eureka Math² California promotes inclusive, engaging learning. Designed with Universal Design for Learning at its core, Eureka Math² California is transforming equity in math education—ensuring every child builds lasting math knowledge.
