Integrated Maths Modules:
Author background
Mark R O'Brien
Mark O'Brien is one of the authors of the Integrated Maths Modules and is the developer of the concept of the Online Teachers' Resource Network.
Mark has taught secondary mathematics for 23 years. He has had experience in both the state system and the private system and has worked in both Senior High Schools and a District High School teaching mathematics to students of all levels. Most recently Mark taught mathematics at Eastern Hills Senior High School and was involved in ongoing developments in the middle school.
Mark currently is working:
His publications in the field of secondary mathematics are:
Integrated Maths Modules: (OTRNet, 1999 - 2004) Mark created the concept of the Integrated Maths Modules, manages the project, designed and edited the 35 modules currently in the series and was the major contributing author. This series is used by schools with students aged from about 12 to 15.
Living Maths Series: (EDP, 1996) Mark created the concept of the Living Maths series, managed the project, designed and edited the 16 books in the series and was one of the authors. This series is used by schools with non tertiary bound students aged 14 and 15.
Applicable Maths Series: (EDP, 1992, 1993) Writer and editor of the texts Consolidating Applicable Maths and Learning Applicable Maths which have been used by Applicable Maths students and teachers in WA since 1992.
40 Mathematical Newspaper Searches: (EDP, 1986) Designer and editor of this teacher resource book as well as being one of the authors.
Maths At Work 1: (Longman, 1986) Co-author of this book.
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