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Maths Week Scotland is not just for schools! Maths is in the world around us, and there are plenty of ways for any group to have fun with maths. Whatever the age and interests of your group, there are ways for them to take part in Maths Week Scotland.

Download our free resources below, including Community Learning Packs; a numeracy based Bookbug session plan; and lots of free art & craft tutorials, games, and free printable puzzles in our Family Activities section.

And, of course, don't forget to check out our Events Calendar for any Maths Week Scotland events happening near you!

We also have some extra resources for libraries and museums wanting to get involved with Maths Week Scotland.

Community Learning Resource Packs

Our community learning resource packs contain ideas for adult learners and families to celebrate and enjoy Maths Week Scotland.

Supporting Early Numeracy with Bookbug

This special session plan for a maths themed Bookbug session contains ideas for activities, songs and rhymes with a numeracy focus.

Family Activities

Browse our maths inspired arts & crafts tutorials, games, puzzles, baking and more! Includes free, printable downloads.
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Maths Outdoors: Scavenger Shape Hunt

A scavenger shape hunt is a simple yet effective way for early learners to start recognising shapes in the world around them, and to learn their names.

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Ready, set, bake! Learning maths through baking.

We love baking here at Maths Week Scotland, not least because there are a multitude of maths and numeracy skills involved in baking - from weighing, measuring and counting, to fractions, conversions, telling the time and more…

Maths Week for Libraries and Museums

Download tips, ideas and free resources for your library or museum to get involved with Maths Week Scotland!

Small Grants Fund

The Small Grants Fund is back and will be open for applications from 15 August to 3 September 2025. Individuals, groups, and organisations are all be eligible to apply. Visit our funding page for details on how to apply.

Latest News and Events

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Maths Week Scotland 2025: What's On for Schools

We've rounded up this year's Maths Week Scotland events for schools in a handy overview. The programme is a mix of mix of both online and in-person events.

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Goireasan Gàidhlig na Twinkl 2025

Seo iad goireasan Gàidhlig ann aig gach ìre, a tháirgtear ag Twinkl Scotland do Seachdain Matamataig na h’Alba 2025.

13th Dec
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Maths Play Club with Number Berries

Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh | | Free
Number Berries is excited to welcome all young mathematicians (ages 5–12) back to Maths Play Club. Every 2nd Saturday of the month from September to December 2025.