An African elephant, a yellow-gloved hand holding a magnifying glass, dinosaur bones, a pencil resting on a paper with math symbols, a windmill, a rocket poised for launch, a lighthouse, and a crane are all scattered across a flyer for Maths Week Scotland.
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A World of Maths Trail

Explore the National Museum of Scotland through a maths lens! Suitable for families or classes. Download the trail to complete on site and find helpful hints in our Teachers Notes, as well as activities to do back in the classroom.

Through the fascinating world of maths, discover amazing innovations, explore how we communicate, and be wowed by the natural world.

This trail is part of our Maths Week Scotland celebrations, a week of activity with special events throughout the year.

A Maths Week Scotland flyer featuring an African elephant standing within a circle formed by two blue whale bones. A math question is prominently displayed on the flyer, capturing attention and inviting engagement.

Download the trail

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