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Code a Dancer with Scratch

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

Code a Dancer Instructions

Maths in the Real World Resource Pack

This resource pack pulls together digital postcards, as well as videos and blog posts, that have been shared over the last four years of our Show Your Working campaign.

7 Ways to Celebrate Pi Day

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.

7 Ways to Celebrate Pi Day

Cryptography Challenge

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

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Numeracy and Maths on the Dairy Farm

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

Maths on the Dairy Farm Resources

Maths in Motion Sports Quiz

Measurements, times, scores...numbers are everywhere in sport. Our sporty maths quiz challenges pupils to explore the maths behind different sports.
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Geometric Bat

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.

I-Spy Halloween

Are you ready for some spooky counting fun? We've created a seasonal activity sheet for you, to keep the kids busy in the run up to Halloween. How many of each of the symbols can you find?

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#ShowYourWorking at National Museums Scotland

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.

#ShowYourWorking at National Museums Scotland
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Wild About Maths

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

Wild About Maths Videos

Maths in Motion

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

Maths in Motion Videos

Maths in Motion Sports Quiz

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.

Maths in Motion Sports Quiz

Maths Zines

Learn how to make your own Maths Zine in just ten minutes.

Intergalactic Adventure

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

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Wild Maths Games & Activities

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.

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Maths on Flags: Mindset Maths through Golf

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

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Finn Finity meets...

In these resources for Second and Third Level students, our 'mathscot' Finn Finity, meets five mathematicians from Scotland.

Castle Quest at Edinburgh Castle

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

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