Maths Week Scotland
Responsibility for Maths Week Scotland has moved from National Museums Scotland to Education Scotland.
Maths Week Scotland is a national celebration of mathematics that aims to create greater enthusiasm for maths and to promote the value of maths as an essential skill for every career.
In 2026, the theme is Maths Matters, highlighting how maths supports decision-making, problem-solving and innovation in every sector.
Maths Week Scotland 2026
19 September to 27 September
This year is the tenth anniversary of Maths Week Scotland. We will provide an exciting range of experiences and activities, including:
- Maths Week resource packs
- webinars and live events
- challenges and competitions
Resources for 2026
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About Maths Week Scotland 2026
Watch a video introduction to resources and events on offer during Maths Week Scotland 2026.
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Maths for Early Learning and Childcare
Maths Week resource pack for Early Learning and Childcare.
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Maths for primary schools
Maths Week resource pack for primary schools.
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Maths for secondary schools
Maths Week resource pack for secondary schools.
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Maths for communities
Maths Week resource pack for families and Community Learning and Development.
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Resource pack evaluation form
Complete the resource pack evaluation form to tell us what you think.
Competitions and challenges
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Maths wi nae borders
A mini-competition that any class in Scotland can enter.
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Maths Tales competition
Maths Week Scotland short story competition.
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Scotland Rocks
National multiplication and division competition from Times Tables Rock Stars.
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Sumdog contest 2026
A trophy and Sumdog goodies for the winning class, runner-up prizes, and a visit or an assembly video from Sumdog himself.
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Daily maths challenge
A week of daily challenges from BBC Bitesize to get your brain cells going.
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Mission M Possible
Join Jerry the giraffe and Finn Finity to explore a range of maths challenges.
Events
Partner events
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Taking Maths Further
Open University, Mathematics and Statistics Academics, Cathy Smith and Ellen Marshall will support you in working through mathematics and statistics examples.
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Wild Maths and the Nature Discovery Map
Join the Scottish Wildlife Trust and NatureScot to hear ways of teaching maths outdoors and how to use the Nature Discovery Map Scotland.
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Jobs of the unknown
The Future of Statistics and Data Science Careers from the Royal Statistical Society in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Education Scotland events
- Maths matters for financial education 14 September 2026
- Maths Matters within the Curriculum Improvement Cycle 21 September 2026
- Maths Matters for factual fluency 22 September 2026
- Maths Matters for youth work 23 September 2026
- Maths Matters from school to university and beyond 23 September 2026
- Maths Matters for play 24 September 2026