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:
- STEM Ambassadors
- STEM Ambassadors Scotland
- #ShowYourWorking
- Eilish McColgan video
- MWS Women in Maths video series
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:
- STEM Ambassadors
- STEM Ambassadors Scotland
- #ShowYourWorking
- MWS Women in Maths video series
- 'Proud to be an Architect' BBC video
- National Numeracy Peter Sawkins video
- MWS Learning Resources
- Garden Design video
- Visa Card Designer
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:
- STEM Ambassadors
- STEM Ambassadors Scotland
- #ShowYourWorking
- MWS Women in Maths video series
- TedEd Misleading Graphs video
- Our World in Data website
- Marine Scotland sea-bird survey
- My World of Work website
- Food Waste Information webpage
- Information is Beautiful website
- Canva website
Please note, Maths Week Scotland has ceased using Twitter so any previous Twitter links will no longer work.
You can find further World of Work resources in our Maths in the Real World Resource Pack, which pulls together resources from our #ShowYourWorking campaign from the past few years.
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