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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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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.

How to play Shut the Box
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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.

Royal Institution Resources
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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).

How to play 'Trash'
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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.

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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.

How to play 'Sevens'
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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.

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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.

How to play 'Dara'
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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.

How to Make a Pi Day Necklace or Bracelet
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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.

Parent Club Website
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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.

Kelvingrove Park for Younger Children
Kelvingrove Park for Older Children
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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.


Anderston Primary School Website
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My Maths Week Scotland Booklet

There's lots to do for families during Maths Week Scotland, from the events, activities and challenges you can find on our website, to getting busy with maths inspired games, arts, books and baking at home.

We've created a wee booklet for you, which you can print out and record all your Maths Week Scotland activities, plus a section to write about yourself and a couple of brain teasers to get you in the mood for maths.

Just print, fold, and you're good to go!

Download 'My Maths Week Scotland' Booklet
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Numberella and the Lost World of Sanakhte

Best Suited for First, Second and Third Level

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.

Play Numberella Level 1 (age 7-10)
Play Numberella Level 2 (age 11-14)
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Numberella: Kidnapped by the Meltz

Best Suited for First, Second and Third Level

The year is 2099. Numberella, Ronnie Resist and The Thief are in downtown Probabilium. Suddenly a space ship pulls up and emits a cloud of nerve gas. They fall to the ground, motionless. Hooded figures jump out and bundle them inside… Numberella, Ronnie and The Thief have been kidnapped by The Meltz! Your mission is to help the three friends escape the space ship and return safely to Earth. Buckle up, get your maths brains in gear and let’s go!

There are two difficulty levels to choose from, one for the 7-10 age group and one for the 11-14 age group.

Play Numberella: Kidnapped by the Meltz