#MathsWeekScot
is a celebration of the importance of maths in our everyday lives. Join us 23 Sept - 29 Sept 2024 for
#MathsTales
, and online all year round.
🚨 NEWS FLASH!! 🚨The Small Grants Fund is back for
#MathsWeekScot
2024, thanks to the Edinburgh Mathematical Society & Glasgow Mathematical Journal Trust. You have until Mon 2 Sept to apply! All details here >>
Welcome to
#MathsWeekScot
! 🎉 We're looking forward to a packed week of maths activities and inspiration. Here's
@AmarLatif_
with his Welcome to Maths Week ⬇️
Brand new Maths Week Scotland Activity Packs are here for 2021!
With content created by an amazing team of teachers and
@edscot_maths
there are ideas for Early, First, Second and Third/Fourth Level 💡
Which will you be giving a go?
#MathsWeekScot
#MathsSpotlight
on us today as we announce * drum roll *
Math Week Scotland will be back 27 Sept - 3 Oct 2021!
Expect a jam packed schedule with online events, local activities, fantastic resources and competitions 🎉
#MathsWeekScot
And we’re off! Happy
#MathsWeekScot
everyone. Here’s those links again with everything you need to know to see you through the week.
Families >>
and
Schools >>
and
As of today, the
@sumdog
#MathsWeekScot
contest is OPEN! Compete with other classes across the country from 25 Sept - 1 Oct. Last year there were 13.9million correct answers, can we beat that this year?! Sign up here 👇
Happy Palindrome Day! 🥳 Today’s date reads the same backwards and forwards. Today is extra special though because it is a palindrome in American (02 02 2020), Asian (2020 02 02) and European (02 02 2020) date format 🗓
#backtofront
#palindromeday
Great to be a part of
@mathsweekscot
#ShowYourWorking
campaign, where individuals across Scotland give an insight into the importance of maths across a huge range careers.📈
Had a brilliant virtual chat with some Primary pupils about how it's shaped my career! 🏃🏼♀️
#MathsWeekScot
Two weeks to go to
#MathsWeekScot
!
Head over to for the full event programme.
With online school workshops, adult talks and competitions there is something for everyone!
Today is
#WomenInMaths
day!
This day was created in the honour of Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman awarded a Fields Medal 🏅
We'll be sharing the work of women throughout the day. If you are a woman in maths let us know below about your work and why you love it
#May12
#WiM
Pinch, punch, first of the month! Are you ready for our Countdown to the Christmas Holidays? Press play to discover what's behind the first door!
(You can also download a PDF version of the video here )
#MathsWeekScot
#ChristmasCountdown
#MathsIsFun
We cannot wait to be back 27 Sept - 3 Oct 2021 for
#MathsWeekScot
! This years theme will be 'Our World' 🌎
We will be looking at how maths can help us understand our planet and respond to the climate emergency.
What does 'Our World' mean to you? Maths is part of it all!
#MathsSpotlight
on us today as we announce * drum roll *
Math Week Scotland will be back 27 Sept - 3 Oct 2021!
Expect a jam packed schedule with online events, local activities, fantastic resources and competitions 🎉
#MathsWeekScot
We're now live!
#MathsWeekScot
is a week of events and activity taking place 30 September - 6 October 2019. We're also planning a series of special events throughout 2019. More info at
Are you ready to rock some maths?!
#MathsWeekScot
officially kicks off tomorrow. Here's everything you need to get ready:
Families >>
and
Schools >>
and
Drumroll please 🥁 We're very excited to announce that
#MathsWeekScot
is back for 2023!
Mark the 25 Sept - 1 Oct in your diaries & head over to our website to read more about this year's theme: Maths in Motion ➡️
Every morning during
#MathsWeekScot
, a new puzzle set by
@scottishmaths
will be shared on
@bbcbitesize
. You'll get a hint of how to solve it & the answers will be published after 12:00 each day. Today's puzzle is now live!
Have you ever thought about the maths in art? 🎨🧮
Islamic craftsmen made geometry into art, like on this tile from the
@ntlmuseumsscot
collection, as images of people weren’t allowed in holy places. 1/2
#MathsWeekScot
One more sleep ‘til
#MathsWeekScot
! 📐🧮✏️
We’re so excited! What are you most looking forward to this week?
You can find everything you can get involved with on our website:
Get out those diaries and calendars because we have a date for you!
Maths Week Scotland will take place 26 September - 2 October 2022 🎉
Theme to be announced soon!
#MathsWeekScot
During lockdown we'll be sharing the best resources from
#MathsWeekScot
and our collaborators for your
#LockdownLearning
Keep your eyes peeled on Tuesdays and Thursdays for our
#MathsSpotlight
🔦
Find all our resources here ⬇️
We'll be launching the Maths Week Scotland programme and resources in August.
Pin your school to the map to be the first to hear about new resources, bookable workshops and Small Grant funding
#MathsWeekScot
#PinYourSchool
Butterflies, beetles and bumblebees! We spoke to Ashleigh Whiffin, Assistant Curator of Entomology
@NtlMuseumsScot
about her work with the insect collections and how maths and large data sets are being used to create positive change. 🦋🐝 Read more:
We're sad to see the end of the school week this
#MathsWeekScot
, but what a week it's been! 🧮🎉
Thanks to all the schools and teachers who've shared what you've been up to!
See some inspiring school activities from the week in our latest blogpost:
Happy
#WomenInMaths
Day!
To celebrate we interviewed six women with maths at the core of their job👷♀️👩💼👩💻
We will post these videos throughout May and want to hear from you!
Is maths important to your role? Tell us how!
#ShowYourWorking
One week until
#MathsWeekScot
! We can’t wait! ⏲️🧮🎉
Which of our events and activities are you most excited to get involved in? If you haven’t planned your itinerary yet, there’s still time! Have a look at our website to see what’s on.
Next week Dr Sue Gifford with
@scottishbktrust
will be sharing ways to link numeracy with tales, picture books and rhymes 🎶
Perfect way to prep for
#MathsWeekScot
!
🗓️16 Sep 4pm
🧑Suitable for Early Year Practitioners
⬇️Book here
How are maths and creativity connected? We teamed up with
@ScienceCeilidh
to explore mathematical concepts through dance.
You can try them for yourself, with a class or group here
No maths or dance experience required!
#dancingthroughmaths
#MathsWeekScot
Less than a week until the Small Grants Fund opens for applications! You can apply for travel, transport, resources, workshops or anything you need to make sure your community group, school or organisation are part of Maths Week Scotland
#moremoneymoremaths
#MathsWeekScot
Find out how to get outside for Maths Week Scotland this year and explore maths in our environment! 🌲🌸🌿
This training is open to community groups, informal learning organisations, early learning centres or schools.
20 August at 4pm
.
@Sumdog
are back to host their free annual competition celebrating
#MathsWeekScot
- can your school beat last year's score? Find out more and get involved 👉
Make sure your sector is represented in
#MathsWeekScot
! We're asking people from all different job types to
#ShowYourWorking
and help highlight the importance of maths in a range of careers. Find out more:
Maths Week Scotland is just ONE MONTH away!
Pin your school to the map to receive updates and let us know how you plan to celebrate this year
#MathsWeekScot
#JustOneMonth
📷 Entries are now OPEN for
@mathsinside
2020! Open to everyone living in Scotland. All the info you need to get involved at ❗️Deadline 2nd October!
#MathsWeekScot
The Maths Week Scotland Small Grants Fund is OPEN!
Apply for money for digital resources, outdoor learning, school activities or anything you need to get involved with Maths Week Scotland.
Applications open until 26 August. Full details
Wow, you've all been busy pinning - we crossed the 200 mark this morning! 203 schools signed up for
#MathsWeekScot
so far. But there's still time to add your school to the map (hint, hint) 📌
Our Small Grants Fund reopens on Monday!
Are you a freelancer with a great idea? 💡
A school needing materials for your best ever
#MathsWeekScot
? 🎒
A library ready for some maths games? 🏫
The Small Grants fund is for you!
💻
🗓️16 - 27 Aug 2021
We currently have 282 schools pinned to our
#MathsWeekScot
map! Can we make it to 300 before the end of the week? If you've not added yourselves yet, just pop over here >>
Bring numeracy and maths to life through illustration and comics this
#MathsWeekScot
!
We have teamed up with
@scottishbktrust
and
@DekkoComics
for free virtual workshops throughout the week!
Suitable for P5 - S1
Applications close: 25 Aug 5pm
Rachel Wood is a Civil Engineer
@forthroadbridge
🌉
She shared with us why maths is so important for keeping the road network safe to travel and showed us some of the unique sights she gets to see!
Read the full interview here
#ShowYourWorking
Our Learning edit this week includes the brilliant Mini Rainbows audio maths quiz for P1 with
@CatrionaShearer
! Join us for this colourful number quiz! 🌈🌈🌈
Mini Rainbows -
More from the Learning Edit -
Wishing all children and teachers heading back to school this week a great start to the new term!
Here's a fun wee activity for younger learners, to playfully encourage number recognition: dig our your Lego and get creating.
#backtoschool
#mathsisfun
#lego
Have you put your school on the
#MathsWeekScot
map? 🗺️📍
Register the maths week activities you have planned with us today and become an Official Maths Week Scotland School:
Maths Week Scotland will be back 28 September - 4 October 2020 🥳🤩
Expect
- National competitions
- Activities for Early, Primary and Secondary
- Online sessions
- Virtual Teacher CLPL
Sign up for email updates:
Full details Aug 2020 🗓️
#MathsWeekScot
Are you ready to rock some maths?! 🎸
#MathsWeekScot
officially kicks off tomorrow. Here's everything you need to get ready:
Families >>
and
Schools >>
and
Just one week til the Maths Week Scotland Small Grants Fund opens! 🥳
Schools can apply for funding for supplies to celebrate Maths Week, create outdoor learning spaces, reward participation or anything you need to be involved.
Details here 👇
📢 Exciting news! We've created a wee booklet for you to record YOUR
#MathsWeekScot
. Just print & fold, and you're ready to go 🙌
Download your free copy here ➡️
(alongside some tips & inspirations for all the things mentioned in the booklet)
Schools and Teachers 📣
Looking for things to do with your class this
#MathsWeekScot
? We have competitions, school trip ideas and indoor and outdoor classroom activities!
You can find out more here:
Any schools who were not able to fully participate in
#MathsWeekScot
this past week are invited to celebrate next week.
Here's the low down on all recorded talks, rescheduled events, extended competitions and more >>
#EduTwitter
#TeacherTwitter
Happy
#WorldBookDay
📚
Sharing stories is a great way to brings maths and numeracy to life 🔢 Which of these children’s books would you like us to review next?
You can find all our previous book reviews here
#WorldBookDay2023
#KidsBooks
#STEMeducation
Calling all number-loving early years practitioners! 🔢
If you missed the
#MathsWeekScot
webinar with education specialist Lynda Keith, on linking maths & picture books, you can now watch the recording on demand at
@scottishbktrust
@Bookbug_SBT
👇
We had a fantastic morning with Peter Sawkins, Baker and
@Nat_Numeracy
Ambassador, this morning finding out about the maths in baking! 🍰
Great questions and answers from all the pupils who joined us!
Can’t wait to see all your bakes 🍰
As we head in to our final weekend before
#MathsWeekScot
officially kicks off, we have 239 schools across Scotland registered on our map 📌 We can't wait to hear how you all get on!
If you still want to add your school, you can do so here ➡️
Maths is in so much of what we do and the world around us. 👉 We need you to help us show that by sharing how you use maths in your work 🙏
#ShowYourWorking
#MathsWeekScot
It's the start of
#30DaysWild
today! We'll be sharing some fun, maths inspired outdoor activities during June - like this idea for creating symmetrical art out of natural materials 🌸🍃🐚
#OutdoorLearning
#MathsInNature
Last night teachers got stuck into
#MathsWeekScot
at
@ICMS_Edinburgh
with
@UoEMaths
We tried new maths puzzles, heard from
@JohnSwinney
on the future of maths education in Scotland and found out from Darren Mckinnon how a well helped estimate the circumference of the earth 🤯
The Small Grants Fund is now open! Got a great idea for an event you want to hold? Need a boost for promotion, speakers fees or resources? Apply by 31st May to make Maths Week Scotland 2019 bigger and better than ever
#moremoneymoremaths
#mathsweekscot
With just over three weeks to go we're hearing some fantastic plans being made in schools to celebrate
#MathsWeekScot
! 🎉
Not sure what to do yet? Head to to find events and resources for your class! 🧵
Today is the start of
#NumberConfidenceWeek
, dedicated to helping us all feel more confident with numbers for work and at home 🔢
You can find lots of free, helpful resources to get started here⬇️
#Museum30
#Number
#Numbers
Make sure you become a
#MathsWeekScot
official school! Pop your school on the map today - can we get a school from every local authority in Scotland?! 🏴 📍
It's the October
#halfterm
holidays across much of Scotland this week & next, so every morning for the next two weeks we'll be sharing a fun maths activity to keep the kids busy at home. Starting with this pyramid card game ♠️♥️♣️♦️
#octoberhalfterm
#familyfun
Our
#MathsWeekScot
map of schools is shaping up nicely. 125 schools have added themselves so far! Not on our map yet? Beat the FOMO and step right this way >>
Happy
#CookingDay
! 🍳
Today we’re thinking about how we use maths in cooking and baking from measurements like weight, time and temperature, to scaling a recipe up or down and working out the cost of ingredients.
Have you got any kitchen activities planned this
#MathsWeekScot
?
We are also delighted to share the new community learning resource pack, produced by
@edscot_maths
, with lots of ways for adult learners and families to celebrate and enjoy
#MathsWeekScot
.