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Intergalactic Adventure

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

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Pier Arts Centre activities

Best suited for First and Second Level

Explore four artworks from the Pier Arts Centre collection with these art activity sheets. Explore shapes and composition through the work of Ben Nicholson, three-dimensional paper folding inspired by Jim Lambie, Mobius loops through the work of Barbara Hepworth, and geometric drawing inspired by Steven MacIver.

Artwork credit: Steven MacIver, Akasaka, 2010

Pier Arts Centre website
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Pig Dice Game

Pig is a dice game for two or more players. All you need to play is one six sided die, some paper and a pen or pencil to keep score. Pig is what's known as a jeopardy game, where you have to decide whether to jeopardise previous points gained by rolling again to gain even more points. As well as practicing basic maths skills counting up your scores, Pig teaches you to think strategically - if you are too greedy and take too many risks, you might lose your points!

Science Ceilidh

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

Maths Through Ceilidh

How can we use music and dance to explore mathematical concepts? Get your dancing shoes on and explore symmetry and data collection through ceilidh dance. These activities can be done with a whole class, small groups or objects on a tabletop.
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Number Doodles

Best suited for First and Second Level

Numerical doodles are a fun way for children to gain more confidence in recognising and naming numbers. Older learners can also still have fun getting creative. Try your hand at recreating our doodles, or create your own - what can you turn each number in to? We have a Christmas version in our seasonal Family Activities section too.

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Flip 3 Equations Game

This is a great card game for practicing simple equations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. All you need is one deck of regular playing cards, with the face cards (Jack, Queen, King) removed.

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Origami Hexagon

How to fold an origami hexagon out of a sheet of A4 paper! You could write a letter inside your sheet of paper first, before folding it up.

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Triangle Puzzle Brain Teaser

In this video, we show you how to make a fun geometric brain teaser. You will need a square piece of paper, a ruler, a pencil, and a pair of scissors. Then find a willing volunteer to solve the puzzle. It's not as easy as it looks!

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Pyramid Addition & Multiplication

Best suited for First and Second Level

Pyramid is a card game for two or more players. The video shows Pyramid addition, but the same game play can be used for multiplication. For either version, you will need a standard set of cards with the face cards (Jack, Queen, King) removed.

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Lego Symmetry Puzzles

Puzzles are a fun way to learn about symmetry, and you can make your own out of Lego bricks and a base board. For younger kids, use Duplo bricks and simple patterns, for older kids use regular Lego bricks and make the patterns more challenging.

Maths at Work Compilation Packs

We have pulled together all the 'Maths at Work' related activities from our past Activity Packs, to make it easier for you to access this content which can be reused year after year. The compilation packs align with the levels of the Scottish curriculum.
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Maths War

Best suited for First and Second level

Maths War is a great little game to practice different kinds of maths skills, including number values, place value, addition and multiplication. It works best with 2-4 children. All you need is one of two packs of regular playing cards, with the face cards (Jack, Queen, King) removed.