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The Sunday Times Scottish University of the Year

Mathematics and Statistics Group

Information for Schools

Mathematics Workshops

One-day workshops are held each year in June for pupils who have just completed Standard Grade and are going on to study Higher Mathematics. Each student takes part in some Mathematical activities and games, and a team quiz. If your school would be interested in bringing a group next June, please contact:

Grace McArthur - phone: 01786 467460, email:

Schools/University Liaison Committee

A group of mathematics teachers and departmental staff meet regularly to discuss workshop activities and arrange meetings for school teachers on issues in mathematics education. If you would be interested in finding out more, please contact .

Mathematical Challenge

Mathematical Challenge is a problem solving competition for individual pupils in Scottish secondary schools and upper primary schools (mainly P7). It has been running since 1976 under the aegis of the Scottish Mathematical Council. The aim is to promote Mathematics as a source of interest and pleasurable achievement. Details may be found at:

www.wpr.aaugonline.net/mc/

The competition is organised in five regions. Region II comprises Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Falkirk, Fife, Perth & Kinross and Stirling.

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