The 2024 Enterprising Maths in Scotland final supported by the IFoA Foundation, the charity of The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, took place on Tuesday 5th November in the exciting and modern surroundings of The Glasgow Science Centre. 236 Third and Fourth Year pupils in 59 teams from all across Scotland competed throughout the day in four varied and challenging rounds for the prestigious title of EMiS champions 2024.

The day began with the Team Round as contestants were faced with twelve tricky problem-solving style questions themed around Greek Mythology. Congratulations go to St Ninian’s High School for winning the special prize for the Team Round.

Round Two was a practical round where teams raced to build and answer questions on an Archimedean solid. Top marks to Boroughmuir High School for their performance in Round Two.

After lunch teams tackled the Stations Round where they worked against the clock on six fiendishly difficult challenges which required teamwork, logical thinking and perseverance in order to succeed. Well done to Peebles High School who took the special prize following their outstanding performance in this round.

Pupils were then given some time to explore the treasures of the Science Centre during a well earned break.

After a break, teams reconvened for the Relay Round, an action packed end to the day that saw Williamwood High School emerge as round winners.

The scores across all four events were compiled and our congratulations go to the High School of Dundee who finished in 3rd place overall.

Congratulations also to James Gillespie’s High School who finished a close 2nd.

This year the EMiS silver salver for 1st place went to the well deserving team from George Watsons who were also crowned EMiS 2024 champions!

EMiS would like to thank The Science Centre for hosting the event, and an extra big ‘thank you’ to the IFoA Foundation whose generous funding made the whole event possible.

EMiS team for 2024:

James Burns, Robert Burns Academy

Ryan McAree, Loudres Secondary School

Pamela McTaggart, Uddingston Grammar

Chris Smith, Grange Academy

Peter Todd, Brechin High School