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It's #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, did you know that Dyslexia is not always about literacy challenges? Find out about some of the associated numeracy and maths challenges that can be faced and how you can support learners: education.gov.scot/media/xhwpm2...

Find a fantastic selection of career focused videos created for #MathsWeekScot by our friends at DYW Live. Find out all about the Maths used at the zoo, out in nature and in films and special effects.

e-sgoil.com/dyw-live/eve...

spongebob has a rainbow on his head and the word maths is on the bottom of his face . Alt: An animated picture of spongebob squarepants moving his hands above his head to create a rainbow, with the word maths below his face.

And that's a wrap! Almost... our #MathsWeekScot gala week may be over for another year, but we still have events continuing this week and in to October. Check out our events page for details mathsweek.scot/events

#MathsToday #UKMathsChat

It's the final day of #MathsWeekScot and what an exciting week it has been! What has been your favourite part?

Our final puzzle combines some of John and Peter's hobbies... Look at the images below. Which sport doesn't belong? What is your reasoning? Can you think of another?

Our #MathsWeekScot puzzle for Saturday features some of Yvonne's baking...

How many cupcakes are there? How did you count? Can you think of another way to count them? Which one would you eat first?!😋

Events and Activities - Maths Week Scotland Discover our programme of events for children, families, adults and schools, ranging from drop in activities and digital games to talks and Maths Day extravaganzas!

It might be the weekend but there is still lots of #MathsWeekScot fun to be had! Check out what is on in your local area here:

P7 had fun measuring the length, width and circumference of different objects in the playground. @mathsweek.scot #MathsWeekScot

First day of our Maths in Museums, Wild Maths completed with Lundavra Primary School in partnership with National Museums Scotland
We are already looking forward to tomorrow!!
#MathsWeekScot #mathsinmuseums

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Every morning during #MathsWeekScot a new puzzle set by The Scottish Mathematical Council will be shared on BBC Bitesize. You'll get a hint to solve it & the answers will be posted after 12:00 each day. Day 5 puzzle is now live!
mathsweek.scot/schools/math...

#MathsToday #UKMathsChat #EduSky 🎓

Welcome to Friday of #MathsWeekScot - and here is today's daily mini challenge from us! #StatsInTheWild

Do let us know if you tried it with students, and if so how it went.

Day 5 already! #mathsweekscot has flown in! Today's puzzle is all about animals found in Malawi as Maria from our team heads off on a special trip.

Look at the 4 pictures, which animal doesn't belong and why? What is your reasoning? Can you think of another?

It's another day of #MathsWeekScot and here is another mini challenge for you, based on exploring ideas of statistics and biology.
By now you may be guessing that one of us is pretty obsessed with #grasshoppers... 🦗 #StatsInTheWild

Graphic with a purple background and white text which reads What's On for Families? Thu 25 September

For families today (25 Sep) we have #MathsWeekScot events & trails in Anstruther, Coatbridge, Dingwall, Dundee, East Kilbride, East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fort William, Hawick, Lerwick, Livingston, Motherwell, Rosemarkie, St Andrews, Stanley Mills & Whitburn!

Details at bit.ly/MWSFamilyEve...

#MathsWeekScot is well underway and we are loving seeing all of your posts and pictures. Puzzle 4 is based on Iona and her love of a cuppa!

Have a look at the mugs below... which one doesn't belong? What are you reasons for this? Can you find another one that doesn't?

And here's Day 3 of the #StatsInTheWild challenges! Have a go, then head over to our website for more info on the new Stats in the Wild resources >> mathsweek.scot/schools/lear...

#UKMathsChat #MathsToday #EduSky #MathsWeekScot

Register with our friends at DYW Live to see a fantastic film from Industrial Light and Magic. It is all about how maths is used in the creative sector to produce high quality VFX and CGI in block buster films.

e-sgoil.com/dyw-live/eve...

#NeLO #MathsWeekScot

It's day 3 of #MathsWeekScot and for today's puzzle we have had some help from Nanette's dog, Dougal 🐾

How many of Dougal's toys are there? How did you count them? Could you count them in another way?

Graphic with a purple background and white text which reads What's On for Families? Weds 24 September

For families today (24 Sep) we have #MathsWeekScot events in Anstruther, Coatbridge, Dingwall, Dundee, East Kilbride, East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fort William, Hawick, Kirkwall, Livingston, Motherwell, Rosemarkie, St Andrews,Stanley Mills & Whitburn

Details at bit.ly/MWSFamilyEve...

Welcome to Maths Week Scotland!
Every day this week we will be posting mini-challenges related to statistics and biology that you can try - if you like them, you can find our #StatsinTheWild materials here: rss.org.uk/resources/ed...
Here is Tuesday's #StatsInTheWild Challenge!
#MathsWeekScot

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Attention please! This years Maths Wi Nae Borders competition is now open for entries >> mathsweek.scot/schools/math...

Aimed at Secondary Schools but younger entrants are welcome. Submit your entries by 10 October 2025.

#MathsWeekScot #MathsWeekScotland #MathsToday #UKMathsChat

Are you a #maths teacher? We are delighted to share a brand new set of materials for teaching #statistics for students aged 11-16, and we'd love your feedback on them! #ITeachMath #MathsWeekScot rss.org.uk/resources/ed...

Another daily challenge for #MathsWeekScot! Have a go, then head over to our website for more info on the new #StatsInTheWild resources >> mathsweek.scot/schools/lear...

#UKMathsChat #MathsToday #EduSky

It's day 2 of #MathsWeekScot and today's maths puzzle is inspired by Jaclyn and her love of holidays!

Look at the image below... can you decide which one doesn't belong? What is your reasoning? Can you find another that doesn't belong?

Bonus points if you can name all 4 countries!

Graphic with a purple background and white text which reads What's On for Families? Tue 23 September.

For families today (23 Sep) we have #MathsWeekScot events & trails in Anstruther, Coatbridge, Dundee, East Kilbride, East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fallin, Hawick, Fort William, Livingston, Motherwell, Rosemarkie, and St Andrews.

Details at mathsweek.scot/news/maths-w...

#MathsToday #UKMathsChat #tmwyk

Graphic with a green background, with smaller images on top. One is an illustration of a brown suitcase with the words Dave’s Case on it. One is a round purple circle, with a piece of Heather and illustration of a plane on it and the word’s Heather airlines. And underneath these is a black bar, made to look like it’s from a departure board at an airport, with the text GLA-DUB 56 X 45 X 20.

Every morning during #MathsWeekScot a new puzzle set by The Scottish Mathematical Council will be shared on BBC Bitesize. You'll get a hint to solve it & the answers will be posted after 12:00 each day. Today's puzzle is now live!
mathsweek.scot/schools/math...

#MathsToday #UKMathsChat #EduSky 🎓

We are starting off #MathsWeekScot with our first Maths puzzle of the week...

How many? How did you count?

Today's puzzle is inspired by Pamela from our team @pdnardo.bsky.social and her Monday morning coffees! ☕️☕️

The graphic shows a square with nine smaller squares marked within it, with a circle at each of the squares' corners.

Every morning during #MathsWeekScot a new puzzle set by The Scottish Mathematical Council will be shared on BBC Bitesize. You'll get a hint to solve it & the answers will be posted after 12:00 each day. Today's puzzle is now live!
mathsweek.scot/schools/math...

#MathsToday #UKMathsChat #EduSky 🎓

On the left is a blue background, with the text Join in with Maths Week Scotland! in large white letters. Below that the hashtag #MathsWeekScot and the Maths Week Scotland logo. On the right is an illustration of the Maths Week Scotland mascot, who wears oversized blue glasses and has a yellow head and long pink and yellow striped arms and legs. Behind him is a background of trees, plants and flowers, and at the top of the illustration the worlds Wild Maths in large green letters.

Are you ready to go wild for maths?!

#MathsWeekScot officially kicks off tomorrow. Here's a quick overview to get ready:

Families >>
mathsweek.scot/families
and
bit.ly/MWSFamilyEve...

Schools >>
mathsweek.scot/schools
and
bit.ly/MWSSchoolsEv...

#MathsToday #UKMathsChatr #EduSky 🎓