Maths is in the world around us, and there are plenty of ways for you and your family to have fun with maths at home, and out and about.
Turn any day into a maths adventure.
From pars to handicaps, wind speed to distance, ball trajectory to the slant of the green, almost every aspect of golf relies on numerical calculation.
New for 2021 these resources are a fun way to explore maths through golf. Suitable for Second Level learners.
Developed by Winning Scotland and Aberdeen Standard Investments in support of the Making Maths Count ambition to engage more pupils in maths in real-life contexts
The code to reboot the Equinor Robothespian has been lost and the only way to have Robothespian up and running by the time the Science Centre opens to visitors is to solve puzzles and answer questions to reveal pieces of the code.
Code pieces are hidden throughout the Science Centre, so visit each zone and every room to get the complete code.
Created by Aberdeen Science Centre
Use your logic, numeracy skills and your wits to escape Lochdonia Manor.
Work your way through the rooms, find the codes and defeat the guard!
Created by the Scottish Mathematical Council
Fun Palaces supports local people to co-create their own cultural and community events, across the UK and worldwide, sharing and celebrating the genius in everyone.
Why not take part by creating some #MathsWeekScot coded bunting for your window to share a coded message with your neighbours! Don't forget to share the code with them too...
Ready for another mathematical adventure? Complete your Intergalactic Passport Application Form and prepare for a journey to the Planet Turasmara.
Watch this space for more maths fun from the Scottish Mathematical Council with new challenges!
Can you fit all of your cargo into your spaceship? How will you get the creatures of Turasmara safely across the river without them eating each other?
These pack contains ways to celebrate and enjoy Maths Week Scotland with early, first, second or third/fourth level children, either at home or school.
Content by Education Scotland
25 Maths Games for a variety of ages using outdoor space including playground, woodlands and playing fields
Created by Juliet Robertson
Maths is part of our daily life but sometimes we don’t really think about it. The home, exercise route, daily dog walks and the weekly shop turned into a playground… your chance to get creative and make mathematical connections!
Maths inside is a photo competition open to everyone living in Scotland
Take a look at these resources created to help you find the maths inside !
The Rainbow Quiz is a set of audio quizzes for First Level classes, presented by BBC Scotland's Catriona Shearer.
Ever wondered how maths graduates use their skills in their jobs? Join Francesca Iezzi in these videos to find out and have a go at some of the challenges yourself!
Produced by University of Edinburgh
Run your own Maths Week Scotland themed Bookbug session around counting, shapes and sizes, songs and ryhmes. Download resources to help plan your session.
Created by Scottish Book Trust
How did maths shape the castle? How did the radius of a circle help people survive a seige?
Explore Edinburgh Castle through maths with the whole family. Aimed at children aged 7-11.
Adapted for use at home to support remote learning.
Produced by National Museums Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and The Regimental Museums in Edinburgh Castle
The Parent Council at Anderston Primary have created a series of games about a range of mathematicians. Each game should take around 20 minutes to play and can be done using an app or simply solved on paper (although an adult will be needed to check the codes are correct!)
The games are suitable for people working at Maths Level 2 (usually upper primary or roughly ages 8 – 11).
In this 3-part challenge, mathematical problems are given to reveal the issues and consequences of climate change. We’re challenging students across Scotland to see how you can use maths to better the world. Whether it’s by calculating the water flow in the world's rivers or comparing the biggest CO2 emitters, we want to see what you’ve got! The solution to these problems can empower you to make green choices in your own life and sort fact from misinformation, so give it a go and you could win a prize!
Created by Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
Find activities to do with kids of all ages, out and about or at home
Connect creativity and maths with ceilidh dancing! Suitable for use with any group
Created by Science Ceilidh for Maths Week Scotland
Explore symmetries through dance with this pack and instructional video. No maths or dancing experience required! Suitable for use with any group
Created by Science Ceilidh for Maths Week Scotland
Explore fractions through music through games, composition and performance.
Created by Science Ceilidh for Maths Week Scotland
Make your own mini Mirror Pillar and use maths to create art and sculpture.
Created by Mirror Pillar
Catch up with online events from Maths Week Scotland (or re-watch your favourites!)
Resources for P5-S3 students focusing on strategy games, including explanatory videos, puzzles and tips for teachers
Produced by University of Edinburgh
Find out how your maths expertise can help businesses protect themselves against the unknown
Created by Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
Five exhibits at National Museum of Scotland have been written in code! Can you use your code breaking skills to find out what they are?
Created by Open University Faculty of STEM
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