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

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

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An Interview with Maisie Chan

To celebrate World Book Day, we’re thrilled to welcome back award-winning Glasgow-based author Maisie Chan. Last year, Maisie joined our Maths Tales programme to discuss her novel Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths and answer questions from enthusiastic pupils. We’ve followed up with Maisie for an exclusive interview, perfect for those who missed the session or had more burning questions.

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A Tangram Heart for Valentines Day

This Valentine’s Day, why say it with words when you can say it with maths? Let’s make a tangram heart and share some geometric love!

16th-25th Jun
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Museum on the Move - National Museum of Scotland

National Museum of Scotland | | Free
A hands-on workshop where pupils work together to solve a series of maths-related problems based around planning to move one of the display objects at the National Museum of Scotland.