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Scottish Mathematical Council Conference 2026 – Tickets Now On Sale!

If maths education in Scotland is your thing, then this is the conference for you. We are delighted that Andy Brown, Scotland’s National Mathematics Special Adviser, is our keynote speaker this year, bringing his knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm for mathematics education in Scotland to the conference. He will be joined by a plethora of speakers…

Japanese Maths Event

Japanese Maths – from curriculum to practice March 26th and 27th (bookable as two individual events or as a combined event) BOOKING LINK We provide a unique opportunity in London for all interested in mathematics education to learn more about mathematics education in Japan. The two days will allow you to learn more about how mathematics…

Qualifications Scotland Email Address Changing

From 1st February, our email addresses will change from @sqa.org.uk to @qualifications.gov.scot Please be assured that your messages will still reach us. If you send an email to an SQA email address, it will go to the corresponding mailbox for the individual or team at Qualifications Scotland. If you or your centre currently uses an…

National Numeracy Day 2026

National Numeracy Day 20th May 2026 National Numeracy Day sign up | National Numeracy

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Proving the Point: Scottish mathematics teachers’ beliefs and aspirations about proof.

An article written by one of our former SMC members, Dr Paul Argyle McDonald, about teachers perspectives. Read the article here

SMC Members in New Year’s Honours List

We are thrilled to learn that SMC Chair, Dr Chris Pritchard has been appointed OBE in the New Year’s Honours List. The citation reads: Chair, Scottish Mathematical Council; Secretary, James Clerk Maxwell Foundation and lately President of The Mathematical Association. For services to Mathematics Education. Further details about Chris’s career can be found at Chris…

Curriculum Improvement Cycle – Maths and Numeracy

Sample materials are now available for the Maths and Numeracy part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. The webinar with all the information can be found on the link below. Feedback is being sought on these materials. https://youtu.be/z_kJZFsBCCU?si=Y91YcSRilUj7swXd

Secondary Enterprising Maths Competition 2025

The secondary enterprising maths national final was held on Tuesday 25th November at The Glasgow Science Centre. The final placings along with some photos are on X; our handle is @MathsScotland.

Save the Date: SMC Conference

Save the Date We are excited to announce details for the hugely popular Scottish Mathematical Council Conference 2026: Saturday 16th May 2026 Stirling University Bringing educators and enthusiasts together to explore innovation in maths teaching and learning. Watch out on here and on socials for more information in the coming months. See you there!