Maths at National Museums Scotland
Have fun with maths across the National Museums Scotland sites with trails, videos and activities for home or the classroom.
Chapter 12
Finn finds a discarded museum map, but notices something strange about it.
>> Download Chapter 12
>> Download Puzzle 12
>> Download Puzzle 12 (simplified)
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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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Numberella Interactive Adventure
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. Everyone who completes the adventure wins a certificate!
Activity Packs for ELC, Primary & Secondary
Download our Maths Weeks Scotland Activity Packs, for Early Years through to Secondary Schools.
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.
Chapter 13
A cabinet with geometric carvings leads Finn to his next clue, and another mysterious text message arrives.
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Shut the Box
Best suited for First & Second Level
Shut the Box is a dice game for two or more players, and is great for encouraging number recognition and practicing addition and number bonds. It can be played with standard playing cards instead of the traditional box.
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Code a Dancer with Scratch
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!
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Chapter 14
What has Finn discovered in The Ancient Egypt gallery?
Intergalactic Adventure
Ready for a mathematical space adventure? Complete your Intergalactic Passport Application Form and prepare for a journey to the Planet Turasmara.
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Royal Institution Maths Activities
Best suited for First and Second Level
Soap bubbles, paper folding, computers and bridges are all inspiration for these Primary School maths activity ideas from the Royal Institution.
Intergalactic Adventure - Challenge 2
Challenge 2 of the Intergalactic Adventure, which challenges you to use different maths skills to solve puzzles.
Chapter 15
It's the final chapter - will Finn Finity solve the case?
>> Download Chapter 15
>> Download Puzzle 15
>> Download Puzzle 15 (simplified)
>> Download Crime Scene Photos
>> Download 'Who Is Lying?' Puzzle
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'Trash' Card Game
Best suited for First and Second Level
The card game 'Trash' (also known as 'Garbage') is great for number recognition and for practicing number sequences. It can be played with standard playing cards (1 pack of cards per every 2 players).
Epilogue
Find out how it all ends in the final showdown!
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Flip 3 Equations Game
Best suited for First and Second Level
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.
Intergalactic Adventure - Challenge 3
Challenge 3 of the Intergalactic Adventure, which challenges you to use different maths skills to solve puzzles.
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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.
Intergalactic Adventure - Challenge 4
Challenge 4 of the Intergalactic Adventure, which challenges you to use different maths skills to solve puzzles.
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'Sevens' Dice Game
Best suited for First and Second Level
Sevens is a dice game for two or more players, that encourages number and quantity recognition, and basic addition skills.
Intergalactic Adventure - Challenge 5
Challenge 5 of the Intergalactic Adventure, which challenges you to use different maths skills to solve puzzles.
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DIY Tessellation Templates
Best suited for First and Second Level
A quick tutorial on how pupils can make their own tessellation template, so that the repeating pattern fits together.
Intergalactic Adventure - Challenge 6
Challenge 6 of the Intergalactic Adventure, which challenges you to use different maths skills to solve puzzles.