Elementary Math Curriculum

Compare Math Programs

Use this guide when you need to compare math programs for elementary schools, including common choices like Eureka Math and Illustrative Mathematics.

The goal is to help teachers and leaders compare math programs with practical classroom criteria: pacing, support, materials, and fit.

How to compare math programs

The strongest comparison usually starts with pacing, teacher support, lesson clarity, intervention options, and how well the program fits your students.

A good elementary math curriculum should be easy to teach, easy to review, and easy to support with extra practice when students need it.

What to look for in a school math program

Teachers often want a program with clear lesson flow, enough review, strong vocabulary support, and printable practice that matches the sequence.

It also helps when the program works well with standards-based worksheet pages and extra homework support.

Lesson clarity and pacing
Teacher support and materials
Student practice and review
Alignment with grade-level standards

Helpful comparison links

Use these pages to compare program support with real classroom resources.

Math

Math Worksheets

Printable practice pages and generators.

Tools

Worksheet Generators

Create custom practice when a program needs extra support.

Standards

California Standards

Standards-based planning and resource matching.

Eureka

2nd Grade Eureka Math Resources

Independent Eureka Math support pages.

Benchmark

Benchmark Advanced Unit 8 Week 2

Independent Benchmark Advanced support page.

Guide

5th Grade California Standards

Standards guide that pairs well with curriculum comparison.

FAQ

Quick answers for teachers and parents looking for the right resource.

Can I use this guide to decide between Eureka Math and Illustrative Mathematics?

Yes. The point of the page is to help you compare math programs using practical classroom criteria instead of brand hype.

Does EdThings recommend one program for every school?

No. Different schools need different pacing, teacher support, and resource depth, so the page focuses on comparison points rather than a single winner.

Need classroom practice after the comparison?

Use the math hub to move from curriculum comparison into printable support pages.

Open Math Worksheets

Program	What teachers usually look for	Best use case
Eureka Math	Clear sequencing, strong conceptual lessons, and lesson support.	Schools that want a structured elementary math curriculum.
Illustrative Mathematics	Problem solving, discussion, and standards-driven tasks.	Schools that want a reasoning-heavy curriculum model.
Other school math programs	Fit, pacing, interventions, and printable practice quality.	Districts comparing multiple curricula before adoption.