Early Childhood Corner: Authentic Mathematics in the Classroom.

Schwartz, Sydney L.

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ERIC Number: EJ509058

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Publication Date: 1995

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Early Childhood Corner: Authentic Mathematics in the Classroom.

Schwartz, Sydney L.

Teaching Children Mathematics, v1 n9 p580-84 May 1995

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. (MKR)

Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Kindergarten, Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Social Environment, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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