Maths Week Scotland 2021: Our World

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Maths Week Scotland will be back 27 September - 3 October 2021! We'll return with online events, activities and competitions!


The theme for Maths Week Scotland 2021 will be 'Our World'. We will explore the importance of maths in understanding and responding to the climate emergency, as well as continuing to find the maths in the natural world around us.

Two children engage in hands on activity at Aberdeen Science Centre

Schools

Pin Your School to the Map to become a Maths Week Scotland 2021 school and be the first to hear about events and resources for your class.

Can't wait til then? All our resources are available for free year round including many recorded talks and workshops.

Pupils enjoy a maths show in Dumfries and Galloway

Community Groups

Maths Week Scotland isn't just for schools! Our new communities section has activity suggestions and opportunities suitable for adult and family groups

Collaborators and Contributors

Maths Week Scotland is only possible with a huge range of organisations across Scotland hosting events, creating resources and getting involved.

If you or your organisation are interested in being part of Maths Week Scotland contact info@mathsweek.scot

Latest News and Events

News

Facing the Future: Edinburgh Science Festival 2024

It's Spring in Edinburgh means, which means the return of the Edinburgh Science Festival (30 March - 14 April)! This years theme is Shaping the Future, and we've browsed through the programme to pick out some of our maths highlights for you.

News

Maths for Climate Change

To mark World Meteorological Day (23 March), we are delighted to share a guest post from Professor Sylvia Knight, Head of Education at the Royal Meteorological Society, to introduce their new Climate Change Concept tool and show how teachers can use it to support maths in the curriculum.

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Event

Schools Gala Day at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Edinburgh Futures Institute | | Free
Visit Maths Week Scotland at the drop-in activities during the Edinburgh International Book Festival's Schools Gala Day.