Help 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 23 September - 29 September 2024.
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:
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
a Tik Tok/ Reels format end credit
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
Maths Week Scotland posters to print out
Countdown images to share in social media (8 weeks to go through to 1 week to go) - AVAILABLE NEARER THE TIME
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 23 - 29 September 2024. 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 23 - 29 September 2024. 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 23 - 29 September 2024. 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 23 - 29 September 2024.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 2024 the biggest and most successful yet!
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