Douglas Clements

Douglas H. Clements is an American scholar in the field of early mathematics education. Previously a preschool and kindergarten teacher, his research centers on the learning and teaching of early mathematics, computer applications for mathematics teaching, and scaling up successful educational interventions. Clements has contributed to the writing of educational standards including the Common Core State Standards,[1] the NCTM's Principles and Standards for School Mathematics[2] and the NCTM's 2006 Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics.[3]

As of 2021, he is Distinguished University Professor and the Kennedy Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Learning at the University of Denver and the co-director of the Marsico Institute for Early Learning.[4] He was previously a SUNY Distinguished Professor at the University at Buffalo.

  1. ^ National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. "Common Core State Standards Initiative". Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  2. ^ National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  3. ^ University of Denver. "Douglas Clements". University of Denver Portfolios. University of Denver. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  4. ^ Early Childhood Investigations Webinars. "Douglas Clements". Early Childhood Investigations Webinars. Retrieved 2021-07-08.