This week saw the launch of the FC strategy for numeracy with Headteachers and senior leaders. Use the Falkirk Council Numeracy Strategy, Pressure Points and Pathways page to engage with this strategy.
Maths Week Scotland 2018
Maths Week Scotland is upon us!
Click here for information, inspiration, resources and competitions.
Remember to tweet using the following:
#MathsWeekScot
@MathsScot
#FabFalkirkNumeracy
Looking forward to seeing all the great numeracy going on in Falkirk schools and establishments.
Deputy First Minister’s Summer Holiday Maths Challenge!
Materials will be provided to all Primary 6 learners through their schools, as well as being available online.
The summer challenge is themed around the upcoming European Championships and will incorporate challenges that can be applied whilst watching the Championships.
Falkirk SUMDOG contest
Diagnostic Questions
Looking for continuous assessment or wanting to try low stakes assessment? Then this free resource might be of interest to you.
Diagnostic Questions is a world leading assessment tool that provides detailed insights into student understanding in a fraction of the time, simultaneously reducing your workload and improving student results and confidence.
Learn more here.
National Numeracy Day
What are your plans for National Numeracy Day? Head over to the National Numeracy Day website to see how you can become involved. #numberspeople
Think Mathematically as the backbone of problem solving, even on exams.
An invite from Chris McGrane at Hillhead High School.
“It’s rare that we get the chance to listen to world class experts in person. Maths teachers in Scotland have this chance on Saturday 16th June in Glasgow!
Anne Watson and John Mason are an absolute must listen to!”
Tickets available here
Maths Inspiration
Maths Inspiration, one of the most successful Maths enrichment programs in the UK, is coming to Scotland. The target audience of this exciting event is S3 and S4 pupils. The show will last two hours, and will include three stand-up comedy style shows, an interval and a Q&A session. More information about Maths Inspiration can be found at:http://www.mathsinspiration.com
Maths Inspiration is taking place on Tuesday 12th June 2018 at the University of Edinburgh.
Booking and further information is available online at
http://www.maths.ed.ac.uk/school-of-mathematics/outreach/mathsinspiration
If you need further information, please email mathsinspiration@maths.ed.ac.uk
Global Money Week 12th – 18th March
Maths Week Scotland – 10th to 16th September 2018
