Maths at Work Compilation Packs

Maths is important in a huge range of jobs and careers. We have pulled together all the 'Maths at Work' related activities from our past Activity Packs, to make it easier for you to access this content which can be reused year after year. The compilation packs align with the levels of the Scottish curriculum, and can be downloaded below.

Please note, that since these Maths at Work Packs have been compiled from previous Activity Packs, the page numbers no longer align. Some of the embedded links also no longer work, and have been included for reference below.

Early Years

Jobs covered include:

  • Chef
  • Builder
  • Civil Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Shop Keeper
  • Computer Coder
  • Farmer
  • Engineer
  • Shoe Shop Assistant

Links mentioned:

First Level

Jobs covered include:

  • Computer Game Designer
  • Artist
  • Athlete
  • Transport Planner
  • Sports Reporter
  • Lightning Designer

Links mentioned:

Please note, Maths Week Scotland has ceased using Twitter so any previous Twitter links will no longer work.

Second Level

Jobs covered include:

  • Logistics Engineer
  • Architect
  • Tiler
  • Baker
  • Economist
  • Landscape Gardener

Links mentioned:

Please note, Maths Week Scotland has ceased using Twitter so any previous Twitter links will no longer work.

Third/Fourth Level

Jobs covered include:

  • Data Analyst
  • Journalist
  • Marine Scientist
  • Architect
  • Glass Artist
  • Statistician

Links mentioned:

Please note, Maths Week Scotland has ceased using Twitter so any previous Twitter links will no longer work.

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