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Spread the Word

Helps us spread the word about Maths Week Scotland

Maths Week Scotland is a celebration of the importance of maths in our everyday lives. We have an annual dedicated week of events and activities, which this year falls on 25 September - 1 October 2023.

Join in with Maths Week Scotland and help us spread the word. We've provided some materials below to assist you with that. Be sure to tag us in any social media posts, and use #MathsWeekScot so we can see and share what you're up to! You can find us at:

Join in with MWS

Encourage your followers to visit the Maths Week Scotland site for resources and events.

We've put together a selection of graphics, digital assets and example messages, to use across different platforms. You can download our Media Pack with everything below, and we've also included copies of the example messages further down this page.


The Media Pack includes:

  • a selection of graphic images to share on social media or in blog posts
  • a short Maths Week Scotland animation in mp4 and gif format
  • variations of the Maths Week Scotland logo to use with your own advertising
  • example messages for different platforms
  • a copy of the Maths Week Scotland brand guidelines
  • Countdown images to share in social media (8 weeks to go through to 1 week to go)
  • Maths Week Scotland posters to print out

Example Messages

Maths Week Scotland is for schools (and other educational groups) as well as the general public. Below are some suggested general messages for social media, and some longer message suggestions for each audience group for emails/blog posts – feel free to trim or adapt these to your own style.

For Twitter

#MathsWeekScot is back from 25 September - 1 October 2023. Uncover the maths we take for granted in our lives, and see maths in a whole new light. With events are across Scotland for families, adults and schools. Find out more at www.mathsweek.scot

For Facebook

Maths Week Scotland will be back from 25 September - 1 October 2023. Uncover the maths we take for granted in our lives, and see maths in a whole new light.

Even if you haven't thought about maths since your last lesson at school, there is something for everyone. Events take place all across Scotland for families, adults and schools. Find an event near you or check out our online activities at www.mathsweek.scot

#MathsWeekScot

For Emails/Blogs (General Public)

Maths Week Scotland will be back from 25 September - 1 October 2023. Uncover the maths we take for granted in our lives, and see maths in a whole new light.

Even if you haven't thought about maths since your last lesson at school, there is something for everyone. Events take place all across Scotland for families, adults and schools. Find an event near you or check out our online activities at www.mathsweek.scot

Follow the hashtag #MathsWeekScot and @MathsWeekScot on Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date with the latest news.

For Emails/Blogs (Schools)

Maths Week Scotland will be back from 25 September - 1 October 2023. Uncover the maths we take for granted in our lives, and see maths in a whole new light.

Find ideas and inspiration for your school, resources for the classroom or trips, and activities during Maths Week Scotland. There's also a whole range of challenges for the classes to take part in, from photography to puzzle solving. Visit www.mathsweek.scot/schools to get your school involved.

Follow the hashtag #MathsWeekScot and @MathsWeekScot on Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date with the latest news.

Your help is much appreciated, and we look forward to working with you to make Maths Week Scotland 2023 the biggest and most successful yet!

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