Jinqing Liu, Director
Jinqing Liu, Ph.D., created MaMath to make a world where children feel supported and successful in their math journey. Her unique approach encourages young learners to build a personal connection to mathematics, and to not be afraid to make mistakes.
Dr. Liu is an Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Scranton. With a B.A. in Mathematics and Statistics and an M.A. in Higher Education, she pursued her Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Indiana University with a minor in Counseling Psychology. This combination of expertise in math, education, and psychology shapes our caring and effective approach.
About the Class
Children’s Math: From Hands to Heads to Hearts
An In-Person Course for Ages 5-8
This course is designed for children aged 5–8 to learn foundational mathematics through a practical, multi-step process: doing, talking, thinking, and feeling. Students will use hands-on tools, including Zometool, magnetic tiles, and 3D-printed manipulatives, to build things and explore mathematical ideas. A key part of the class involves students discussing their thought process in English and/or Chinese. The course is child-centered and collaborative, treating mistakes as a normal part of learning. The goal is for children to build a functional understanding of math and see how it applies to the world around them.