This course emphasizes the teaching of mathematics in the elementary school, including instructional design, analysis of math curriculum, material selection that is developmentally appropriate, and student assessment in the intern setting. Emphasis is on effective teaching that utilizes a variety of resources, strategies, and problem solving, including ways to adapt curriculum and instruction to students with special needs including linguistically and/or culturally diverse students. This course is specifically designed for direct application of learning by intern teachers. Prerequisite: admission to Multiple-Subject CredentialpProgram; corequisites: TEP 536 and TEP 566B