Best suited for First, Second and Third Level
Dara is a row building game for two players from Northwest Africa, that encourages number sense, logical thinking and spacial perception. You will need 12 counters per player, plus a pen and some paper, or download or free playing sheet.
Best suited for First, Second and Third Level
These Pi necklaces and bracelets are a fun way for children to learn about Pi and learn the first few digits. It's a great activity for encouraging fine motor skills too.
Some tips from the Scottish Government's Parent Club on how to make maths homework fun, plus some suggestions for maths games to play together at home.
This booklet introduces some maths inspired games and activities which you can play with your child or children when out and about together. Suitable for families and ELCs.
Produced by DGOWL
Best Suited for First, Second and Third Level
Join Numberella, Ronnie Resist, Miss A Go and The Thief in an exciting interactive adventure that will take you deep into the jungle of the lost world of Meravilium. Use your maths skills to help the adventurers outwit the mysterious talking creatures who guard the great pyramid… and help them discover the secrets that lie inside!
There are two difficulty levels to choose from, one for the 7-10 age group and one for the 11-14 age group.
Best Suited for First, Second and Third Level
The year is 2099. Numberella, Ronnie Resist and The Thief are in downtown Probabilium. Suddenly a space ship pulls up and emits a cloud of nerve gas. They fall to the ground, motionless. Hooded figures jump out and bundle them inside… Numberella, Ronnie and The Thief have been kidnapped by The Meltz! Your mission is to help the three friends escape the space ship and return safely to Earth. Buckle up, get your maths brains in gear and let’s go!
There are two difficulty levels to choose from, one for the 7-10 age group and one for the 11-14 age group.
Pi Day (14th March) is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi). Here are seven fun ways to celebrate pi, on Pi Day or all year round.
Best suited for First, Second and Third Level
Psychology-led maths platform with a particular emphasis on helping with and preventing maths anxiety. 0maths has difficulty levels, hints, worked solutions and a staggering variety of questions, including 35 ways to learn a times table, 24 exercises to learn number bonds, 48 fractions exercises, and nearly 500 other activities.
Here's a simple but fun geometric puzzle activity to set up for kids, either as a non spooky alternative to Halloween or for bat lovers all year round. Cut out shapes from black paper and challenge kids to create a bat out of them.
We've created some new spooky puzzles to hone your maths skills - from counting and pattern recognition, to logical thinking and code cracking.
Best suited for First Level and above
Various free printable puzzles, such as Sudoku, logic puzzles, code breaking, search & find counting puzzles, grid coordinated puzzles, and others. Perfect for end of term of seasonal maths fun. Includes puzzles for Spring/ Easter, Halloween, and Christmas.
Best suited for First, Second and Third Level
Try your hand at coding and bring a character to life with code in Scratch! Follow along with Claire Quigley from Glasgow Life to try the example below of a “Counting Sheep” to see how it’s done, or watch our video at scienceceilidh.com/codedance and then share your animation!
Content created by Science Ceilidh
Best suited for First, Second and Third/Fourth Level
Five exhibits at National Museum of Scotland and the National Museum of Flight have been written in code! Can you use your code breaking skills to find out what they are? Or use the resources to create some challenges of your own.
Note: you don't need to be at the museum to solve the challenges.
Created by Open University Faculty of STEM
Best suited for First, Second and Third/Fourth Level
The hands-on, interdisciplinary approach can enhance learners’ mathematical skills and build understanding of data literacy and the practical applications of maths in everyday life. Includes downloadable learning packs for First Level, Second Level, and Third/Fourth Level.
Produced by the Royal Highland Education Trust
Best suited for First, Second and Third/Fourth Level
Staff across National Museums Scotland share how important maths is in their work as part of Maths Week Scotlands #ShowYourWorking campaign. Check out them out on Twitter
Why not have a go at some of the activities! Let us know how you get on @NMSEngage and @MathsWeekScot on Twitter.
Best suited for Second Level
This series of five videos invites children on a captivating five-episode journey with Jerry the giraffe as he uses mathematics to solve real-world problems after a dramatic shipwreck. Each episode blends storytelling, hands-on challenges, and 'stop and think' moments, encouraging learners to pause, calculate, and discuss their mathematical reasoning.
Created by the Scottish Mathematical Council for Maths Week Scotland 2025
Best suited for Second Level
This series of five videos focuses on motion in mathematics, with a focus on sports covering various topics.
Each video is accompanied by a brief description, any web-links referred to in the video and a list of key vocabulary to support planning and preparation.
Created by the Scottish Mathematical Council for Maths Week Scotland 2023
Best suited for Second Level
Measurements, times, scores...numbers are everywhere in sport. Our sporty maths quiz challenges pupils to explore the maths behind different sports.
Best suited for Second Level
Are you ready for a mathematical space adventure? Prepare for a journey to the Planet Turasmara. Download and complete your passport application ready for boarding, then solve the six space maths challenges!
Created by the Scottish Mathematical Council
Best suited for First and Second Level
This 20-page booklet, developed by Dumfries and Galloway Outdoor and Woodland Learning Group (DGOWL) with grant funding from Maths Week Scotland, is packed with games and activities to help families engage with maths outdoors together and can also be used by schools. The activities are suitable for both Level 2 as well as Level 1 learners.
Best Suited for Second Level
Developed for Maths Week Scotland 2021 these, resources are a fun way to explore maths through golf. From pars to handicaps, wind speed to distance, ball trajectory to the slant of the green, almost every aspect of golf relies on numerical calculation.
Developed by Winning Scotland and Aberdeen Standard Investments in support of the Making Maths Count ambition to engage more pupils in maths in real-life contexts
Best suited for Second Level
How did maths build the castle? How did division help people survive a seige? Explore Edinburgh Castle and your local area through maths eyes with our activities aimed at P5-7 pupils, or use the adapted 'for home' version for some Castle maths in the classroom.
Produced by National Museums Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and The Regimental Museums in Edinburgh Castle
Best suited for Second Level
These downloadable resources include 17 different maths activities for classes to enjoy outside.
Created by Science Skills Academy
Best suited for Second Level
Bring maths to life and build a deeper understanding of money with this hands‑on, curiosity‑driven video resource from Museum on the Mound.
Designed for learners aged 7–11, the resource supports pupils in developing and applying their investigative and numeracy skills through the fascinating real‑world context of money.
Handling materials included with the free resource make learning more engaging, meaningful and fun by giving pupils real objects to compare, test, measure and explore.
An overview of what's included and details on how to book are available via the link below.