Resources and Publications
View our curated collection of journals and useful resources below. We are grateful for the financial support from the Glasgow Mathematical Journal Learning and Research Support Fund
Journals
Primary Journal
Articles
Big Ideas and Concepts within the Maths Curriculum
This is an illustration of what Layer 1 of the Mathematics technical framework could look like.
Background and Evidence Paper Numeracy and Maths (Curriculum Improvement)
In Working Together to Make Change Happen (April 2025) it was identified that an outcome from the analysing stage of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC) would be the development of an evidence paper for each curricular area or context for learning published on the CIC website. This is the first in the series. This paper…
Curriculum, Qualifications and Assessment Reform: progress to date and next steps
Scotland is making important changes to its curriculum, qualifications and assessment system to better support children and young people from ages 3 to 18. The document provides an initial timeline to give clarity to partners and practitioners across the education and skills system
Resources
World Cup Maths Resource
Join Jerry the Giraffe on the ultimate football adventure as he travels to Boston and Miami to report on Scotland’s World Cup journey! Created on behalf of the Scottish Mathematical Council, this exciting maths challenge invites primary pupils to become travel planners, problem-solvers and football fans all at once. Along the way, learners will use…
Shakespeare and Maths
Rob Eastaway, our keynote speaker from the 2025 conference, features in this new podcast. A fascinating link between Shakespeare and maths.
3rd Level Resource for Speed, Distance and Time
Scotdec work with teachers to embed Global Citizenship across schools in Scotland. Working with Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, they were funded by Maths Week Scotland in late 2025 to produce a live lesson and resource. The resource is focused on 3rd level learning about speed, distance and time and uses past and present examples of…