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Polar Bear Bowling
This fun activity with a maths twist has two phases: first you make the game, then you play the game. You could make other animals too.
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More Festive Sudoku
In our festive, cut out the symbols and place them on the grid so that you have one of each symbol in every row, column and block. There are three different levels of difficulty to choose from.
>> Download Festive Sudoku (easy)
>> Download Festive Sudoku (medium)
>> Download Festive Sudoku (advanced)
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Gingerbread House Craft
In this activity we are going to be making ‘gingerbread’ house decorations out of recycled cardboard, and decorating them with shapes and symmetrical patterns.
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Christmas Bauble Hunt
Get ready for some seasonal counting fun! How many of each of the symbols can you find? For a bonus activity, colour them all in.
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Geometric Ornaments
In this activity, we’ll show you how to make some 3D geometric ornaments out of paper straws and pipe cleaners.
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Fibonacci Wreath
In this craft, we’re going to use the Fibonacci sequence to create a paper wreath.
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Sleigh Ride Coding Challenge
Can you help Robbie the Reindeer get to his sleigh, by following the sequence of commands in this coding challenge? There are three levels of difficulty to choose from, with a hidden word or phrase to reveal in each one.
>> Download Coding Challenge (easy)
>> Download Coding Challenge (medium)
>> Download Coding Challenge (advanced)
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Sorting-by-Size Tree Card
To make this festive card, we’ll be looking at number bonds for 10 and sorting things by size.
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Bauble Drawing Game
In this non-competitive drawing game, children can explore shapes and patterns.
>> Download Bauble Game Tutorial
>> Download Bauble Game Template
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Festive Bitmap Puzzles
Convert binary code in to pictures, in our festive bitmap puzzles. The have a go at creating your own puzzles for a friend to solve.
>> Download Festive Bitmap Puzzles
>> Download ‘Create Your Own Bitmap Puzzle’ Sheet
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Beaded Snowflakes
This simple beading activity celebrates the symmetry of snowflakes, and incorporates repeating patterns too.
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More Christmas Number Doodles
For our final Christmas Countdown activity, let’s have some fun with number doodles! This was a really popular activity last year, so we’ve come up with another round of new doodles.
>> Download Number Doodle Tutorial
>> View 2022 Number Doodle Video
Supporting Early Numeracy with Bookbug
This special session plan for a maths themed Bookbug session contains ideas for activities, songs and rhymes with a numeracy focus.
Community Learning Resource Packs
Our community learning resource packs contain ideas for adult learners and families to celebrate and enjoy Maths Week Scotland.
Science Centres, Museums & Art Galleries
Many science centres, museums and art galleries across the country take part in Maths Week Scotland, including some who offer maths activities at their sites all year round.
Funding
Don’t let a lack of funds stop you from taking part in Maths Week Scotland. Apply for financial help through our Grants Fund.
Spread the Word
Download our Media Pack and help us spread the word about Maths Week Scotland!
About
Maths Week Scotland is a dedicated week of events and activity, with special events throughout the year. Maths Week Scotland 2024 will take place Monday 23 September - Sunday 29 September, and the theme this year is Maths Tales.
Brain Teaser Solutions
On this page you can find the solutions to the brain teasers from our My Maths Week Scotland booklets.
Maths Week Bingo
Are you ready to play Maths Week Bingo? A fun way to keep track of all your Maths Week activities.
Bingo na Seachdain Matamataig
A bheil thu deiseil airson Bingo na Seachdain Matamataig a chluich? Dòigh spòrsail air na gnìomhan Seachdain Matamataig agad uile a leantainn.