Families

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!

Out & About

Science Centres, Museums & Art Galleries

Many science centres, museums and art galleries across the country take part in Maths Week Scotland, including some who offer maths activities at their sites all year round.

Nature Walk

Whether you live in an urban or rural area, a nature walk is a perfect activity for families to teach children about directional language, and to practise map reading skills.
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Maths Outdoors: Scavenger Shape Hunt

A scavenger shape hunt is a simple yet effective way for early learners to start recognising shapes in the world around them, and to learn their names.

At Home

Family Activities

Browse our maths inspired arts & crafts, games, puzzles, baking and more!
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Ready, set, bake! Learning maths through baking.

We love baking here at Maths Week Scotland, not least because there are a multitude of maths and numeracy skills involved in baking - from weighing, measuring and counting, to fractions, conversions, telling the time and more…

Book Reviews

Browse our recommendations for maths and numeracy related children's books.
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2024 Maths Week Scotland Theme

Maths Week Scotland 2024 will take place 23 September - 29 September and the theme will be Maths Tales, looking at how Maths is used to tell stories. Whether it’s the link between maths and literature, the history of maths and prominent mathematicians, or the stories woven in to maths trails and escape rooms.

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Latest News and Events

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Launch of UHI Early Years Maths Tales Bags

During Maths Week Scotland 2024, the UHI STEM Outreach Programme will be launching their new Maths Tales Bags for Early Level learners.

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Finn Finity 'Mathscot' revealed

We end the week on a high note, as the winning drawing from our competition earlier this year is brought to life and we reveal our final Finn Finity mathscot!

7th Nov
Event

Escape Room Live Lesson: Find the Secret Lair!

Online (MS Teams) | | Free

Join us for this interactive online live lesson event aimed at upper primary and lower secondary students, hosted by Data Education in Schools at the University of Edinburgh.