Science Ceilidh

A photograph of a group of children ceilidh dancing. Two rows of children are standing opposite each other, arms raised and hands touching to create an arch. A pair of children holding hands is dancing through the created arch, looking forwards at the camera.

Reel Symmetries

Explore symmetries through dance with this pack and instructional video. No maths or dancing experience required! Suitable for use with any group.

Created by Science Ceilidh for Maths Week Scotland

Symmetries Square

Dancing Reel Symmetries

Ceilidh Counts

Connect creativity and maths with ceilidh dancing! Suitable for use with any group

Created by Science Ceilidh for Maths Week Scotland

A close up of school children, wearing red and white uniforms, holding hands during ceilidh dancing.

Ceilidh Counts Lesson Plan

Ceilidh Counts Powerpoint

A Fraction Musical!

Explore fractions through music through games, composition and performance.

Created by Science Ceilidh for Maths Week Scotland

Fractions Musical Resource

Musical Dominoes

Student Worksheet

Latest News and Events

News 25th March 2026

Maths Week Scotland is moving

Responsibility for the Maths Week Scotland programme is moving to Education Scotland. Planning is underway for the tenth anniversary of the programme. Further information will be available from Education Scotland soon.

News 2nd February 2026

STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2026

STEM Ambassador in Scotland (SAIS) Week is a celebration of all things STEM in Scotland through the experiences of our STEM Ambassadors.

1st Jan-31st Dec

Pupils handling coin blanks and webbing 2

Event

Money Maths at Museum on the Mound

Museum on the Mound, Edinburgh | All day | Free

We are excited to offer Maths versions of our popular money-themed schools workshops. These are entirely free of charge. Best suited for P5-P7 pupils.