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edscot_maths @edscotmaths.bsky.social · 11d

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...

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edscot_maths @edscotmaths.bsky.social · 11d

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...

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Maths Week Scotland @mathsweek.scot · 12d

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

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.

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edscot_maths @edscotmaths.bsky.social · 13d

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?

edscot_maths @edscotmaths.bsky.social · 14d

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?!😋

edscot_maths @edscotmaths.bsky.social · 14d

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:

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!

mathsweek.scot

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Oakgrove Primary School @oakgrovepri.bsky.social · 16d

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

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westhighlandmuseum.bsky.social @westhighlandmuseum.bsky.social · 16d

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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Maths Week Scotland @mathsweek.scot · 15d

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 🎓

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @honeypisquared.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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edscot_maths @edscotmaths.bsky.social · 15d

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?

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @honeypisquared.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Maths Week Scotland @mathsweek.scot · 16d

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...

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edscot_maths @edscotmaths.bsky.social · 16d

#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?

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Maths Week Scotland @mathsweek.scot · 17d

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

Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @honeypisquared.bsky.social · 17d

It is Wednesday of #MathsWeekScot @mathsweekscot and here is today's #StatsInTheWild challenge for you!
@scotstemambassador.bsky.social
@royalstatsoc.bsky.social
@robertcuffe.bsky.social
@rssdiversity.bsky.social
@rssedinburgh.bsky.social
@rss-teach.bsky.social might enjoy this!

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edscot_maths @edscotmaths.bsky.social · 17d

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

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edscot_maths @edscotmaths.bsky.social · 17d

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?

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Maths Week Scotland @mathsweek.scot · 17d

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...

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @honeypisquared.bsky.social · 18d

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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Maths Week Scotland @mathsweek.scot · 25d

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

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @honeypisquared.bsky.social · 22d

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...

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Maths Week Scotland @mathsweek.scot · 18d

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

Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @honeypisquared.bsky.social · 18d

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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edscot_maths @edscotmaths.bsky.social · 18d

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!

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Maths Week Scotland @mathsweek.scot · 18d

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

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Maths Week Scotland @mathsweek.scot · 18d

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 🎓

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.

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