Eureka Math Equip
Product by Great Minds PBC
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Our take (not a Learning Standard rating). This label applies to learning-science judgments throughout this overview.
Our take (not a Learning Standard rating)
Eureka Math Equip effectively diagnoses mathematical knowledge gaps using pre-module assessments, followed by targeted video instruction and fluency practice. However, as an institutional tool primarily designed to support teacher-led instruction, it is not a standalone teaching solution for independent student use. The Learning Standard has not yet fully evaluated this program.
Pros
- Uses targeted diagnostic assessments to identify specific prerequisite knowledge gaps before introducing new concepts.
- Delivers direct instructional videos that provide explicit worked examples for identified areas of struggle.
- Incorporates fluency practice to help students build automaticity with foundational math operations.
Cons
- Relies heavily on teacher facilitation and is not designed as a standalone learning application for home use.
- Pricing and access are restricted to institutional purchases, making it inaccessible for individual parents.
- Lack of independent evaluation data makes it difficult to verify long-term knowledge retention.
What Do We Know About Eureka Math Equip?
Eureka Math Equip is effective as a classroom-integrated diagnostic tool, but it is not designed to function as an independent learning app for home use. This platform serves as a companion to the Eureka Math curriculum, focusing strictly on pre-assessment and gap-filling rather than primary instruction. Your child will use this software to take brief diagnostic tests before their teacher starts a new math module. Based on their performance, the system generates targeted instructional videos and fluency exercises to build the specific prerequisite skills required for upcoming lessons. This approach aligns well with learning science principles regarding cognitive load, ensuring students are not overwhelmed by new material without the necessary foundational knowledge. However, parents cannot purchase this program independently. It requires a school or district license. If your child's school uses Eureka Math Equip, you can expect it to streamline their classroom experience by preventing them from falling behind when new topics are introduced. While The Learning Standard has not yet evaluated this specific tool, the underlying mechanism of assessing prior knowledge before direct instruction is a proven educational strategy.
How Does Eureka Math Equip Work?
Eureka Math Equip uses adaptive diagnostic assessment followed by targeted direct instruction and fluency building. Before a classroom teacher begins a new math unit, students complete a digital pre-module assessment within the platform. The software analyzes these results to identify missing prerequisite skills. Rather than advancing a student through a comprehensive curriculum, the system selectively assigns brief instructional videos that explicitly demonstrate how to solve the specific problem types the student missed. These worked examples are paired with fluency practice sessions, which require students to repeatedly solve foundational math problems until they achieve automaticity. Teachers receive detailed data reports outlining exactly which students lack which foundational skills, allowing them to adjust their in-person instruction accordingly. The platform essentially automates the process of identifying learning gaps and provides immediate, targeted remediation so students are prepared for the primary classroom lesson.
Strengths and tradeoffs of Eureka Math Equip
The biggest strength of Eureka Math Equip is its precise use of diagnostic testing to prevent cognitive overload, while its biggest weakness is its strict limitation as an institution-only supplement rather than a complete learning platform. Targeted gap remediation ensures that instructional time is not wasted on concepts a student has already mastered. By administering pre-module assessments, the tool leverages the learning science principle of activating prior knowledge, which prepares the brain to integrate new information. Worked examples via video instruction directly address the identified deficits, reducing frustration and preventing students from practicing incorrect problem-solving strategies. Fluency practice builds the necessary automaticity required to free up working memory for more complex mathematical reasoning. Conversely, lack of accessibility restricts parents from using this tool for independent tutoring. Because it is tethered entirely to the broader Eureka Math curriculum, it provides no primary instruction for new grade-level concepts, serving only as a preparatory mechanism. Finally, because The Learning Standard has not yet formally evaluated the platform, there is limited independent data on whether these specific video interventions lead to sustained mastery without heavy teacher intervention.
Who Might Benefit From Eureka Math Equip?
Best for K-12 students enrolled in schools that utilize the Eureka Math curriculum who need targeted support before beginning new math modules. This tool is designed explicitly for institutional use by classroom educators who want to identify and address prerequisite knowledge gaps efficiently. It is highly effective for students who struggle with foundational math concepts and benefit from explicit, video-based worked examples before tackling complex grade-level material. It is not suitable for homeschooling parents or families seeking an independent, standalone math tutoring application, as it cannot be purchased individually and relies heavily on classroom integration.
Data Transparency
Does Not Meet Data Transparency Standard
Eureka Math Equip reaches Level 1 of 3 (Basic protections), below our data transparency standard. Reaching Level 2 needs the policy to document data export and named service providers.
18 of 35 checks passed
Evaluated September 2026
Great Minds →Level 1 · Basic protections
Does not sell data or target ads at students, limits sharing, and lets parents see and delete their child's data.
Level 2 · Parent control (meets the standard)
Families can get their data out, know who processes it, and know how long it is kept.
Not documented: data export, named service providers
Level 3 · Direct data access
Families or schools can pull their own data through an API, in a stated format.
Not documented: an API for retrieving their own data, a named export format
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Parent Access6/8
Does the policy mention parents specifically?
“Parents have the right to review personal information collected about a Child, to request that deletion of personal information collected and retained about a Child User, and to request that the Platform make no further collection of personal information from a Child User.”
Can parents view their child's data?
“Parents have the right to review personal information collected about a Child, to request that deletion of personal information collected and retained about a Child User, and to request that the Platform make no further collection of personal information from a Child User. Please contact your Child's School to make any of these requests.”
Can parents modify their child's data?
The policy gives parents rights to review, delete and stop collection, but not to modify their child's data.
Can parents delete their child's account?
“Parents have the right to review personal information collected about a Child, to request that deletion of personal information collected and retained about a Child User, and to request that the Platform make no further collection of personal information from a Child User. Please contact your Child's School to make any of these requests.”
Is there a dedicated Children's Privacy section?
“COPPA NOTICE - Information and Direct Notice for Parents/Guardians of Children”
Does it reference COPPA compliance?
“Great Minds acts as a service provider to Schools that authorize Great Minds to collect information from students, including users younger than the age of 13 ("Children" or "Child"), in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA").”
Does it reference FERPA compliance?
The policy does not mention FERPA.
Is parental consent required for child accounts?
“When a School provides access to The Digital Platform to students who are Children, the School represents that it has secured all necessary consent(s) from the parents/guardians of those Children or alternatively, is providing, and is authorized to provide, such consent(s) on the parents/guardians' behalf.”
Data Portability2/5
Can users access their personal data?
“If you are a parent/guardian of a student or a student and would like to access or request deletion of any information collected by Great Minds as a result of your or your student's use of the Digital Platform, please contact your School.”
Can users download/export their data?
The policy lets only the school request a copy of the data; it offers no user download or export.
Is there a self-service data access tool?
“You may be able to review, modify, and delete certain information related to your use of our Digital Platform through your account.”
Is a specific data format mentioned for export?
The policy does not name any export format.
Is there an API for data access?
The policy does not mention an API for data access.
Data Minimization1/6
Is data collection itemized?
“We may receive information about students from Schools, including: - Full Name - Email address - Student ID assigned by the School”
Can the app be used without a real name?
The policy says schools may provide students' full names.
Can the app be used without an email?
The policy says schools may provide students' email addresses.
Does it state collection is limited to what is necessary?
The policy limits how data is used and says collection follows school agreements, but never says collection is limited to what is necessary.
Is IP address anonymized or truncated?
The policy says it collects IP addresses and does not say they are anonymized or truncated.
Is location tracking explicitly excluded?
The policy says it may collect or infer approximate location from IP address.
Third-Party Protection5/7
Does it explicitly state no selling of data?
“Great Minds does not sell personal information collected through the Digital Platform or share that information with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.”
Are third-party providers named?
The policy links to an outside subprocessor list but names no providers itself.
Are providers contractually restricted?
“Great Minds takes reasonable steps to release personal information collected from students only to service providers and third parties who are capable of and have agreed to maintain the confidentiality and security of that information and to use that personal information only to provide the applicable service to us or on our behalf.”
No-targeted-advertising commitment?
“Great Minds does NOT use any information collected about students to advertise or market to students or their parents or legal guardians.”
Is AI/ML data sharing addressed?
The policy does not address AI or machine learning data sharing.
Child-specific sharing restriction?
“We use procedures such as contractual restrictions and internal policies and procedures to ensure that any persistent identifiers relating to Children are not used or disclosed in order to contact an individual, to create a profile, or for any other purpose, except as permitted under COPPA to provide support for internal operations of the Digital Platform.”
Cookies/tracking limited or opt-out?
“With respect to Children, to the extent there is any collection of information through tracking technologies, it is used only for providing support for internal operations as needed to provide The Digital Platform.”
Deletion & Retention3/5
Can users delete their account?
“If you are a parent/guardian of a student or a student and would like to access or request deletion of any information collected by Great Minds as a result of your or your student's use of the Digital Platform, please contact your School.”
Self-service deletion mechanism?
“You may be able to review, modify, and delete certain information related to your use of our Digital Platform through your account.”
Specific data retention timeline?
“Information collected from students, teachers, and/or users authorized by the School will always be deleted within one year after the end of a paid term of use, or sooner if requested by the School.”
Auto-deletion of inactive accounts?
The policy ties deletion to the end of a paid term, not to account inactivity.
Post-deletion handling described?
The policy says de-identified data may be kept indefinitely but does not describe what happens after deletion.
Advertising1/4
Advertising model explicitly disclosed?
The policy says student data is not used for ads but does not describe any advertising model or say the product has no ads.
Free from third-party advertisements?
The policy does not state that the product is free of third-party ads.
Children excluded from ad targeting?
“Great Minds does NOT use any information collected about Children to advertise or market to children or their parents or legal guardians.”
Ad-free option available?
The policy does not state that the product has no ads or offer an ad-free option.
What This Means
The policy review did not meet our data transparency standard. The checks above show the documented findings and unknowns. A missing statement does not establish how the app handles data in practice.
About this evaluation: Based on automated analysis of Great Minds against 35 policy-disclosure questions, including questions adapted from the Common Sense Privacy Program's published evaluation questions. TLS is not affiliated with Common Sense Media, and this is not a Common Sense rating. Quoted text is copied from the policy; unquoted notes are our summary. Results describe what the policy documents, not the company's actual practices. Privacy policies can change: this review reflects the version we analyzed and does not determine legal compliance.
Sources and review method
TLS combines product information and editorial analysis to explain how Eureka Math Equip works, its tradeoffs, and the questions to ask before choosing it. Product features, an instructional rationale and evidence of learning outcomes are different kinds of information.
Formal Learning Standard assessment: not yet completed. Data Transparency findings are reported separately and do not establish learning effectiveness. Read our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eureka Math Equip
Is Eureka Math Equip free?
No, Eureka Math Equip is not free. It is an institutional product that requires a school or district-level subscription. Parents cannot purchase individual licenses or access the platform independently. Contact the vendor directly for specific pricing details based on school enrollment.
Is Eureka Math Equip good for elementary students?
Yes, Eureka Math Equip is appropriate for elementary students, as well as middle and high school students. It covers all ages by aligning directly with the K-12 Eureka Math curriculum. The interface and fluency practice adapt to the specific grade level of the user.
What does Eureka Math Equip teach?
Eureka Math Equip does not teach a complete curriculum. Instead, it teaches the specific prerequisite math skills a student is missing before they start a new classroom module. It provides direct instructional videos and fluency practice for foundational mathematics concepts aligned with the core curriculum.
Eureka Math Equip vs Khan Academy: Which is better?
Khan Academy is a comprehensive, standalone platform that parents can use for free independent learning. Eureka Math Equip is an institutional diagnostic tool designed solely to support teachers using the Eureka Math curriculum. Use Khan Academy for home tutoring, and rely on Eureka Math Equip only if your school provides it.
Has The Learning Standard evaluated Eureka Math Equip?
TLS has not yet completed a Learning Standard evaluation of how well Eureka Math Equip teaches. Its privacy policy has been reviewed for Data Transparency and reaches Level 1, Basic protections.
Is Eureka Math Equip COPPA compliant?
The reviewed privacy policy references COPPA. A policy reference alone does not establish COPPA compliance. Policy review note: The policy states it collects children's data in accordance with COPPA.
Is Eureka Math Equip FERPA compliant?
A FERPA reference was not found in the reviewed privacy policy. This does not determine whether the app complies with FERPA. Policy review note: The policy does not mention FERPA.
Does Eureka Math Equip have a children's privacy policy?
The reviewed policy includes a dedicated children's privacy section. Policy review note: The policy has a dedicated COPPA Notice section for children.
Does Eureka Math Equip sell student data?
The reviewed policy states that the app does not sell data. This is a policy statement; actual data practices were not verified. Policy review note: The policy states Great Minds does not sell personal information.
Can you delete your data from Eureka Math Equip?
The reviewed privacy policy describes account deletion. We have not tested the deletion process. Policy review note: Users can request deletion of all their collected information through the school.
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