Peter Todd

Teacher of Mathematics

[Enterprising Maths in Scotland @MathsScotland]

A massive congratulations to the 212 amazing pupils and a huge thank you to the 53 schools that sent pupils and staff to our #EnterprisingMaths national final today! A great day working with some of the best young mathematicians from across Scotland! #EveryonesAWinner #EMiS2025

[Enterprising Maths in Scotland @MathsScotland]

Things move fast here at the relay round - the final round and it's still all to play for... Who can grab some last minute points before the time runs out? ⌚
#EMiS2025 #EnterprisingMaths

[Enterprising Maths in Scotland @MathsScotland]

One of the pupil (and staff) highlights at our competition day is being given the time to explore the amazing @gsc1
So many interesting activities for our young mathematicians to engage with and challenge their thinking!
#EMiS2025 #EnterprisingMaths

[Enterprising Maths in Scotland @MathsScotland]

Building shapes whilst solving Maths problems related to the shapes is what our Practical round is all about!
Our fun, practical and engaging competition tests our young mathematicians in many different ways!
#EnterprisingMaths #EMiS2025

[Enterprising Maths in Scotland @MathsScotland]

After lunch sees our young mathematicians take on the stations round - rotating around 6 practical problem problem solving puzzles.
Hands on problem solving, team-work and maximising points is the aim here!
#EMiS2025 #EnterprisingMaths #PracticalProblemSolving

[Enterprising Maths in Scotland @MathsScotland]

Today @gsc1 welcomes over 200 of the best young mathematicians to the most practical, fun and engaging maths competition in Scotland. More photos to come as the day goes on #EnterprisingMaths #EMiS2025

[Peter Todd @PeterHTodd]

Let's try give more pupils the opportunity this year and get every local authority attending next year!!!

[Enterprising Maths in Scotland @MathsScotland]

We're still hoping to get some last minute entrants from some local authorities!
It's still not too late!
Get involved in the BEST Maths Competition in Scotland!
Entry is an email away!
If you work in an authority below and can't make it this year - get in touch about next year!

[Peter Todd @PeterHTodd]

First #MathsWeekScotland at Scotlands newest School!
Massive thank you to the staff at @lrcfs from @dundeeuni for their engaging and professional activities today at the #RaptorRescue activity!
Working at the #CrimeScene was the pupil highlight!
Mine was the binary code! 01000011

[Greenfield Maths Department @mathsgreenfield]

Today 180 of our @DundeeBairns worked with the fantastic staff at the @lrcfs from @dundeeuni
Working with forensic scientists seeing how the skills they develop in Maths can be used to solve problems in the real world!
You all did the school proud! #love #ambition #perseverance

[Peter Todd @PeterHTodd]

Are you the Enterprising Maths local organiser for your one of these local authorities? Interested in taking on this role and preparing young mathematicians in your area to take part in our active and exciting National competition.
Get in touch now [email protected]

[Peter Todd @PeterHTodd]

First BCAB SUP instructor course delivered at Monikie Country Park over the weekend for @SeaCadetsUK
5 new cadet instructors 3 new adult instructors and to top it off that's my provider sign off completed to allowing me to deliver courses in the future! #paddlebording #HappyDays

[Enterprising Maths in Scotland @MathsScotland]

Last chance to enter the EMiS Competition on November 5th.
Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Argyll & Bute, Clackmannanshire, East Lothian, East Renfrewshire, Falkirk, Glasgow City, Highland, Inverclyde, Midlothian, North Ayrshire, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Western Isles

[Peter Todd @PeterHTodd]

The difference in the numbers of pupil attending virtual supported study sessions has been massive for us this year. 3 pupils after school F2F or 29 pupils virtually at 6pm.
These higher attendee numbers have continued during the holidays too!!!
Want to increase impact? Try this!

[brechinhighmaths @brechinhsmaths]

104 pupil attendees so far this week!
These amazing virtual sessions, ran by Mrs Dymek, are continuing for the rest of the week.
Will you be joining one of them? #ProudtobeBrechin #Revision
WARNING: Attending Maths supported study sessions will improve your exam performance!

[Enterprising Maths in Scotland @MathsScotland]

Today is the first of a ten day, one post a day sharing some of my top photos from our #EnterprisingMaths competition last week.
What a competition it was! Already looking forward to the same again next year!
#EMIS2023

[Enterprising Maths in Scotland @MathsScotland]

Round 2 is a round dedicated to building and solving problems based on Archimedean and Platonic solids.
This is the most enjoyable and satisfying round for some participants
Another one that requires teamwork, strategy and lots of logic! #TimetoBuild #EnterprisingMaths #EMiS2023

[Enterprising Maths in Scotland @MathsScotland]

Our first round this morning was the team contest where pupils worked in their team of 4 to answer some challenging mathematical problems. Lots of thinking required here aswell as teamwork and strategy #EnterprisingMaths
#EMiS2023

[Enterprising Maths in Scotland @MathsScotland]

Tomorrow we welcome 52 teams to the Enterprising Maths in Scotland 2023 National Final sponsored by @actuarynews and hosted at the @gsc1
Watch this space for updates on the competition throughout the day and follow #EMiS2023 to see the many posts from others too
#Excited #Maths

[Peter Todd @PeterHTodd]

I'm looking for teachers from the local authorities listed here to get in touch about possibly representing their local authority at the National Final of Enterprising Maths in Scotland.
It's a great day for the pupils who attend.
Get in touch for more information!

[Enterprising Maths in Scotland @MathsScotland]

Are there any Maths teachers from the listed local authorities interested in entering a team of students for the best Maths competition in Scotland?
Tuesday November 28 at the @gsc1
Please email [email protected] for more info. Thanks

[Peter Todd @PeterHTodd]

@BrechinHigh1 have a @BAFTA!
Thanks to @BenShires and @AoifeLockhart for a amazing afternoon!
#ThisIsBrechin

[Peter Todd @PeterHTodd]

Our amazing @BrechinHigh1 Emily sharing her character design on stage with @BenShires and @AoifeLockhart at the @bafta key transferrible skills event at @dundee_angus today!
#ThisIsBrechin @DYWScot

[Peter Todd @PeterHTodd]

Our amazing @BrechinHigh1 Tobi on the stage with @BenShires and @AoifeLockhart at the @BAFTA key transferrible skills event hosted by @dundee_angus
Turns out reading an autocue whilst following directions isn't easy but Tobi smashed it! @DYWScot @DYW_NorthEast #ThisIsBrechin