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Using manipulatives for mathematical communication

Louise Pennington demonstrates how the use of manipulatives can enrich thinking, vocabulary, language and communication in this practical webinar. Please note that you will need a piece of A4 paper and either Numicon shapes or the Numicon printable shapes downloaded from The Oxford Owl website.

Aimed at P1-P7 educators. Also relevant for Secondary educators interested in language and manipulatives in maths.

Held by Oxford University Press as part of Maths Week Scotland 2022

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Maths Week Scotland Challenges

Suitable for all levels

Put your skills to the test in our Maths Week Scotland challenges. From photography to puzzles there is something for Early Years right up to S6, and even adults too!

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Logos & Font

Download the Maths Week logo (in English or Gaelic) and font.

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Goireasan Gàidhlig

Na Tràth Ìrean, A’ Chiad Ìre & An Dàrna Ìre

Seo iad goireasan Seachdain Matamataig na h’Alba dhaibhsan a tha a’ teagasg tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig.

Goireasan Gàidhlig
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A Mathematician Like Me

A Mathematician Like Me is an empowering story that introduces young readers to the world of maths, creative thinking and problem-solving. Various maths concepts are covered, and some famous mathematicians from history introduced.

Author: Shini Somara
Illustrator: Nadja Sarell
Published by: Wren & Rook

Seasonal Books

Rainbow Hunters

The trails included

  • Timing how fast they could get round
  • Matching colours and shapes.
  • Digging for gold and weighing balance scales
  • Investigating shiny objects, reflections and symmetry

At the end of the week parents and families to joined a Rainbow Hunt at the local nature park with maths activities. Each family received e a Rainbow Maths Bag to use over the October holiday containing simple maths activities and resources such as coloured lollipop sticks for measuring and matching.

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Linking maths and picture books in early years settings

In this webinar recording, education specialist Lynda Keith looks at the potential of maths in stories and picture books as a way of helping children make sense of their real and imaginary experiences. Using a variety of books, Lynda offers practical suggestions about how to use these with young children, building quality interactions and mathematical conversations.

Suitable for all early years professionals.

Held by the Scottish Book Trust as part of Maths Week Scotland 2022

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Maths Week Bingo

Suitable for all levels

Are you ready to play Maths Week Bingo? A fun way to keep track of all your Maths Week activities. How many activities can you complete? Can you complete a row across, down or diagonally? Or even the entire card! Download your free Bingo sheet, and find inspiration for all the various activities, on our Bingo page.

Available in English and Scottish Gaelic

Maths Week Bingo
Bingo na Seachdain Matamataig
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SuperQuesters (series)

SuperQuesters is a fantastic series of interactive STEM adventure stories, where readers solve a number of quests to help solve a science problem in the story.

Author: Lisa Moss & Dr Thomas Bernard
Illustrator: Amy Willcox
Published by: QuestFriendz

Interactive Story Books

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STEM Ambassadors

STEM Ambassadors volunteer their time to engage with young people in and out of the classroom. These valuable opportunities are free to access. You can browse the offers created by STEM Ambassadors, request a visit to your classroom, and download the Teacher Handbook.

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Enigma Machine

Secondary schools in Angus all got to experience a real enigma machine with a visit from the Bletchley Park Team. They got hands on with cracking codes, and inspired by stories of the role of mathematicians in the Second World War.

Mr Peter Todd organised the week of workshops and talks with all secondary schools in the area, with funding from the Scottish Government and the Edinburgh Mathematical Society.

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Media Pack

Help us spread the word about Maths Week Scotland! Download our Media Pack with a selection of graphics, digital assets, and example texts for different platforms.

Be sure to tag us in any social media posts, and use #MathsWeekScot so we can see and share what you're up to! You can find us at:

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Rosie Revere, Engineer

In the latest episode of our children's books series, Senior Civil Engineer Rachel Hayden introduces us to one of her favourite pictures book - Rosie Revere, Engineer. This is a charming and witty story about pursuing your passion, but also learning from failure.

Author: Andrea Beaty
Illustrator: David Roberts
Published by: Abrams Books

Disaster Relief Day

Although presented as a fictional scenario a sense of urgency and drama was created with authentic posters, presentation of activities and timed events.

Pupils used numeracy, reasoning, creative and social skills to solve problems including Designing a Rescue Vehicle, Moving Supplies, Recording a TV Appeal and Loading Planes.

Funding for transport for the schools and materials were from the Maths Week Scotland Small Grants Fund. Content for the day developed by school staff.

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Maths Outdoors: 30 Days Wild

Suitable for all levels

We love taking our maths outdoors, so we've come up with 30 fun ideas covering a range of different maths topics to get you active in nature and incorporate some maths along the way. Complete with downloadable calendar of ideas, and a set of 30 activity 'cards' for use in a classroom or home schooling setting.

30 Days Wild Resources

Maths Week Scotland Posters

Posters to show off the maths hidden in plain sight. Download and print for your school or workplace.

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Maths Tales RPG

This RPG game about maths in Ancient Egypt was developed by Daisy Abbott from Anderston Primary Parent Council, for Maths Week Scotland 2024.

Maths Tales RPG
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The Perfect Fit

Our final recommendation for Book Week Scotland is another story about shapes, this time for slightly older kids. "The Perfect Fit" is perfect for talking about how different shapes fit together, and a great inspiration for creating some new shapes of your own.

Title: The Perfect Fit
Author: Naomi Jones
Illustrator: James Jones
Published by: OUP Oxford

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Grant Funding

For 2025, there will be a Large Grants Fund available (open 2 April to 9 June), and a Small Grants Fund (open 22 April - 15 May, and 15 August - 3 September).

Check out the funding section of our via the link below, for details on how to apply as well as some examples of previous successful funding applicants.

Grants Funding Further Details