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Mr. Alan Brookes

Name:

Mr. Alan Brookes


School:

Highvale Secondary College


Extra Subject Information:

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Position Held at School:

Senior VCE Teacher and Published VCE Author


VCE Subject(s) Teaching:

General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, VCE Calculator Mastery Sessions


Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics and Statistics)
GDME
Diploma of Education


Role at TSSM:

Since joining the TSSM in 2017, Alan's enthusiasm for Mathematics is evident in his ability to creatively design unique questions that effectively test the students' ability in his specialty subjects.

With over three decades of experience in teaching Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics and Further Mathematics in their several forms over the years, Alan has developed a true passion for Mathematics and for helping students achieve their very best in their subject of choice.

With his keen interest in developing VCE resources for TSSM, Alan is able to reach many more students and teachers, aiding them with their VCE Mathematics.


Teaching Philosophy:

Engage students in a structured pathway that provides opportunities for students to not only reinforce basic concepts but to also encourage students to understand more deeply the fundamental relationships that underpin those concepts.


Publications:

1996 to 2002 Principal author of Mathslink
2002 to 2016 Principal author of Mathstrack


Interests:

Gardening, walking
AFL
House renovations
Music
Theatre
Wine.

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