Chapter 14
What has Finn discovered in The Ancient Egypt gallery?
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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.
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).
Intergalactic Adventure
Ready for a mathematical space adventure? Complete your Intergalactic Passport Application Form and prepare for a journey to the Planet Turasmara.
Intergalactic Adventure - Challenge 2
Challenge 2 of the Intergalactic Adventure, which challenges you to use different maths skills to solve puzzles.
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.
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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 3
Challenge 3 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 4
Challenge 4 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 5
Challenge 5 of the Intergalactic Adventure, which challenges you to use different maths skills to solve puzzles.
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'Tenzi' Dice Game
Best suited for First and Second Level
Tenzi is a dice game for two or more players, which is great for number recognition. You will need a set of ten dice per player.
Intergalactic Adventure - Challenge 6
Challenge 6 of the Intergalactic Adventure, which challenges you to use different maths skills to solve puzzles.
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Geometric Heart
Best suited for First and Second Level
Create a geometric heart out of squares and triangles, and learn about patterns, fractions and multiplication along the way.
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'Pig' Dice Game
Best suited for First and Second Level
Pig is a dice game for two or more players. It's 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.
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'Dara' Strategy Game
Best suited for First, Second and Third Level
Dara is a row building game for two players from Northwest Africa, that encourages number sense, logical thinking and spacial perception. You will need 12 counters per player, plus a pen and some paper, or download or free playing sheet.
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Pi Necklace or Bracelet
Best suited for First, Second and Third Level
These Pi necklaces and bracelets are a fun way for children to learn about Pi and learn the first few digits. It's a great activity for encouraging fine motor skills too.
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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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Kelvingrove Park Maths Trails
Best suited for First and Second Level
If you live near Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow, turn your daily walk into an adventure solving problems and finding clues with these maths trails created by Anderston Primary School.
You can find some more trails near the school, plus an escape room to do at home or in the classroom, on the Anderston Primary School website.
Funding for the trails were from the Maths Week Scotland Small Grants Fund. Content for the day developed by school staff with support from the Parent Council.
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Anderston Outdoor Maths Trails
Best suited for First and Second Level
If you live near Anderston Primary School in Glasgow, turn your daily walk into an adventure solving problems and finding clues with treasure trails created by Anderston Primary School. Find out how via the Anderston Primary School Website below. There are three different trails, for different ages, plus instructions on how to create your own. You will need to download the free Actionbound smart phone app.
(Please note that the option to win prizes is no longer active!)
Funding for the trails were from the Maths Week Scotland Small Grants Fund. Content for the day developed by school staff with support from the Parent Council.
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Parent Club Maths Tips
Some tips from the Scottish Government's Parent Club on how to make maths homework fun, plus some suggestions for maths games to play together at home.