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1996d.02357 Schwartz, Sydney L. Early Childhood Corner: Authentic Mathematics in the Classroom. Teach. Child. Math. 1, No. 9, 580-84 (1995). 1995 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Reston, VA EN F21 Presents strategies teachers have developed to provide an authentic use of mathematics that enhances children's autonomy in managing classroom activities, including recording and using data on attendance and choices for interest centers and using mathematics to distribute snack food and utensils. (ERIC)