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John Ley
Co-author of Good Science NSW Stages 4 & 5, 2e
John is a passionate and innovative mathematics educator teaching in secondary schools for 30 years. John has a wealth of experience. His qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education (WSU), B.Sc., Dip Ed. (UNSW) M.A Pure Mathematics (Syd. U), Grad Dip RE (ACU), Diploma in Children’s Services. Since 2014 John has lectured and tutored in mathematics and mathematics education, to Primary and Secondary pre- service teachers, at WSU and ACU. His Ph.D. research titled ‘Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Promoting Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics using a Five Question Approach focused on improving student learning outcomes, increasing engagement, and reducing examination anxiety. John was an experienced senior marker for the HSC, a member of the 2012, 2013, and 2014 assessment committees setting the HSC calculus course examinations, and an experienced textbook author, for over 25 years.