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Maths Week 2024 - Tales Highlights

We have enjoyed seeing what everyone got up to for Maths Week Scotland this year, in particular the different ways everyone was inspired by this year's theme of 'Maths Tales'. We've picked out a few highlights to share.

Scottish Museums Day 2024

For Scottish Museums Day (3 October) we’ve rounded up some of our favourite activities from museums from across the country, from this year's Maths Week Scotland.

Pawsome Maths!

Five border collies will take the lead in a series of online maths lessons created by the Royal Highland Education Trust. Find out more!

Win £100 for Your School or ELC Setting

New for this year - to say thank you for taking part in Maths Week Scotland, we will be picking one school or ELC setting from our map at random to receive a £100 Amazon voucher to spend on maths goodies for your class.

Circle Art Activity Sheets

Get creative with our circle art activity sheets. There are three different activities to choose from.

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.

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!

Maths Week Scotland 2024: What's On for Schools

We've rounded up this year's Maths Week Scotland events for schools in a handy, day-by-day overview. The programme is a mix of mix of both online and in-person events.

Maths Week Scotland 2024: What's On for Families

We are delighted to be offering a big programme of family activities again this year! Find out what's on in your area each day.

Maths Poetry at the Edinburgh Book Festival

We took our 'Maths Tales' to the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Read all about the creative maths inspired poems written by students at the Teen Takeover Day.

How to Play Sim

We have another fun maths game to share with you today. Sim is a pen & paper game for two players. It's named after cryptographer and mathematician Gustavus Simmons, who first introduced the game in 1969.

Multiplication Dice Game

Today we have a really simple game to share with you, that can be played at home, on the go, or in the classroom. The game encourages multiplication and addition skills, and also requires some strategic thinking and considering the probability of what numbers you are going to roll.

Strategy Games: Five Field Kono

Learn how to play Five Field Kono - a strategy game from Korea.

How to Play Threes Away

We love a good dice game! If you travel with some dice in your pocket, you'll never be bored, there's so much you can do with them. Today's game Threes Away requires five dice - you'll also need to think strategically, and it encourages number recognition too.

Strategy Games: How to Play Queah

Learn how to play Queah - a strategy game from Liberia.

Summer Time Puzzles

With the summer holidays looming, we've put together a selection of seasonal summer puzzles covering a range of different maths skills including counting, pattern recognition, logical thinking and code breaking. They're perfect for some end of term fun at school or as a boredom buster during the holidays.