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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…
Read MoreNational Numeracy Day 2026
National Numeracy Day 20th May 2026 National Numeracy Day sign up | National Numeracy
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Use the link to sign up https://forms.office.com/e/vp4qmN2WKZ
Read MoreProving 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
Read MoreSMC 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…
Read MoreCurriculum 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
Read MoreSecondary 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.
Read MoreSave 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!
Read MoreSQA Markers Opportunities 2026
Marker opportunities 2026 Qualifications Scotland are recruiting markers for the 2026 National Qualification exams. Opportunities are available across all subjects and levels including mathematics and applications of mathematics. Approximately 11,000 markers are required. Markers play a key role in supporting the exam diet, ensuring the consistent application of national standards. Marking also provides the opportunity…
Read MoreScottish Mathematical Challenge Mugs
Do you have a mug from years gone by? Have a look at this article and see if you can help us see when the first mugs were given out. adfs::HardDisc4.$.mathchall.2025-2026.Mug-Page.mug-page
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