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Why maths is important in all career choices
In celebration of Scottish Careers Week (7-11 November), we've rounded up some of our favourite examples shared in our annual #ShowYourWorking campaign, which highlights the importance of maths across all jobs and sectors and provides real-life examples to inspire young people in their career choices.
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New Learn with Will Maths Episode
Learn with Will is a video series of Maths, Science and English. Join Chris and Will on their magical adventures as they bring stone circles to life and summon magical forest spirits, to help you learn about measuring circles.
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An Intergalactic Maths Adventure for Space Week
It's World Space Week. 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!
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Scottish Museums Day 2022
Why does a golf ball have dimples? Who uses tea as currency? These were some of the questions being answered by museums across Scotland last week for Maths Week Scotland. For Scottish Museums Day (3 October) we’ve rounded up our favourite activities from museums over the last seven days.
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#MathsWeekScot 2022 - Beauty of Maths Highlights
We have seen some really incredible music and art projects shared, inspired by this year's theme of 'Beauty of Maths'. Here are just a few of our highlights from the week so far.
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JoJo Gnome’s Maths Story Workshops
Find out more about JoJo Gnome's Maths Story Workshops, and watch some of the shape stories that young people across Scotland have created.
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Looking & Listening for the Beauty in Maths
Check out the new series of videos focused on the mathematics in Art and Music, created by the Scottish Mathematical Council for Maths Week Scotland 2022.
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The Curse of the Burial Dagger
Online
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£3.50
Play this award-winning forensic science based puzzle mystery meets graphic novel in classes or groups.
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Maths Week Scotland 2022 - What's On for Families?
This year is our biggest programme for families yet! Find out what's on in your area.
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Ask-A-Museum Day 2022
For #AskAMuseum Day, we asked a few Scottish museums on Twitter who are taking part in Maths Week Scotland about maths related objects in their collections - and got some really interesting answers!
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Stirling University Self-led Maths Trail
University of Stirling Campus
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Free
Take a self-guided walk around Stirling University campus and discover how there is mathematics in architecture, art and nature.
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Maths Makes Art
In a series of four instructional videos, children demonstrate how mathematical principles including symmetry, tessellation and 3D shapes, can be the basis for a huge range of art and craft projects.
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A World of Maths Trail
National Museum of Scotland
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Free
Explore the National Museum of Scotland with our maths trail for families and school classes.
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Summerlee Museum School Maths Trail
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Coatbridge
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Free
Summerlee Museum has two self-led math trails for primary school pupils which you can download and use for FREE!
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Borders Textile Towerhouse Thread Count Maths Trail
Borders Textile Towerhouse, Hawick
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Free
Come and explore Borders Textile Towerhouse in Hawick with our kids activity trail.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Summerlee Museum Family Maths Trail
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Coatbridge
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Free
Come along to Summerlee Museum and take part in our free Family Maths Trail.
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Maths Week Scotland 2022 - Events for Schools
We've rounded up this year's Maths Week Scotland events for schools in a handy, day-by-day overview. The programme is a mix of mix of both online and in-person events.
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Ideas for Your Classroom
We have rounded up some of the activities that were shared with us by teachers on Twitter, for celebrating Maths Week Scotland in your classroom or school.
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Maths Inside 2022 Photography Competition
It’s World Photography Day today, which is a perfect excuse to tell you about this year’s Maths inside photography competition!
1st Jan-31st Dec
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All things numerical at the Gallery of Modern Art
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Modern One
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Book a free visit to the Gallery of Modern Art, to explore pattern, scale, shape, symmetry and all things numerical!
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Schools - Get Ready for Maths Week Scotland 2022!
Follow our tips to help you plan your school activities for Maths Week Scotland 2022.
1st Jan-31st Dec
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Ancient Egyptian Maths and Science
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
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£45 (free for glasgow schools)
Schools workshop. Work in groups to solve problems faced by the Ancient Egyptian thousands of years ago, learn to measure and weigh just like they did, and handle objects they made.
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Journey on the Silk Road
The Burrell Collection, Glasgow
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£45 (free for glasgow schools)
Workshop for schools. Come on an adventure with us on the Silk Road and discover artifacts from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa!
