Maths Week Scotland is a week of events and activities dedicated to the maths that is all around us, with special events throughout the year. The 2024 edition will take place Monday 23 September – Sunday 29 September around the theme “Maths Tales”.
The Data Education in Schools team will be supporting the delivery of exciting data-themed events for primary and secondary school learners. Explore this year’s offer of data-theme activities.
Meet the Author: If the World Were a Village
When: Tuesday 24th September, 1.30-2.30pm
Where: in-person at the National Museum of Scotland
Audience: P5-7
Attend this interactive workshop with David Smith, author of “If the World Were a Village”. His book presents the concept notion of global population statistics in an easy and compelling way by imagining the world as a village of 100 people.
Learn more and book a space: book now.
Meet the author: Atlas of the Invisible
When: Wednesday 25th September, 10.00-11.30am
Where: in-person at Tynecastle High School
Audience: S5-6 Maths and Geography
Join us at Tynecastle High School for an event for senior Maths and Geography learners with James Cheshire, author of “Atlas of the Invisible” and “Where the Animals Go”.
Email us to express your interest: dataschools@ed.ac.uk.
Numbers in the Fast Lane
When: Wednesday 25th September, 10.00-10.50am
Where: online
Audience: P5-P7, S1-S2
From pit stops to data plots, discover the mathematics behind winning a Formula 1 Championship with Digital Skills Education.
Learn more and book a space: book now.
Jobs of the Unknown – the Future of Statistics and Data Science Careers
When: Wednesday 25th September, 4.45-6.00pm
Where: in-person at the Bayes Centre, University of Edinburgh
Audience: S5-S6
Join the Royal Statistical Society at the Bayes Centre in Edinburgh, for a fun and informative evening to learn more about careers in Statistics and Data Science.
Learn more and book a space: book now.
Meet the Author: Daphne Draws Data
When: Thursday 26th September, 2.00-2.30pm
Where: online
Audience: P2-4
Join us on a data storytelling adventure with author Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic.
Learn more and book a space: book now.
Meet the Author: If the World Were a Village
When: Friday 27th September, 10.00-11.00am
Where: online
Audience: P5-7
David Smith, the author of “If the World Were a Village,” will be leading an engaging session from a Primary school in the Scottish Borders. His book presents the concept notion of global population statistics in an easy and compelling way by imagining the world as a village of 100 people.
Learn more and book a space: book now.
Escape Room Live Lesson – Escape the Data Base
When: Tuesday 1st October, 11.00am-12.00pm
Where: online
Audience: upper primary/lower secondary
Join us for a thrilling DATA mission: you were working late on paperwork from your recent mission and you’ve accidentally been locked in the base. Solve the puzzles to get out without setting off the alarm!
Learn more and book a space: book now.
Unbelievably Talented: a game show on the topic of creativity and GenAI!
When: Tuesday 8th October, 2.00-3.00pm
Where: online
Audience: upper primary/lower secondary
Can you tell the difference between something created by a talented human, and something made using AI? Let’s find out at this exciting game show on the topic of creativity and GenAI.
Learn more and book a space: book now.
Escape Room Live Lesson – Find the Secret Lair
When: Thursday 7th November, 11.00am-12.00pm
Where: online
Audience:upper primary/lower secondary
Join us for another exciting DATA mission during Computer Science Week 2024! The evil high-tech VIKINGS are trying to build a new secret mega lair. Use data to discover the location to foil their plans!
Learn more and book a space: book now.