Meixia Ding

Dr. Meixia Ding is a Professor at Temple University's College of Education and Human Development, specializing in elementary mathematics education. Her research examines how instructional environments—including teacher knowledge, curriculum design, and classroom practices—can enhance students' understanding of foundational mathematical concepts, with a focus on early algebraic reasoning. Supported by an NSF CAREER Award, her work explores cross-cultural differences in teaching methodologies, particularly between U.S. and Chinese educational systems. She authored the book Teaching Early Algebra through Example-Based Problem Solving, which compares classroom approaches in both countries.

Her research interests include curriculum development, teacher knowledge enhancement, and the role of cultural context in mathematics pedagogy. Dr. Ding teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on qualitative research methods, statistics, and mathematics education for primary grades. She has published extensively on topics such as cross-cultural teacher noticing, algebraic learning mechanisms, and cognitive instructional principles.

Key contributions include analyzing how teachers structure lessons to foster algebraic thinking, comparing U.S. and Chinese approaches to teaching inverse relationships, and investigating the impact of curriculum design on student understanding. Her work bridges empirical research with practical applications, aiming to improve mathematics education globally.

Dr. Ding’s awards include the prestigious NSF CAREER Award, recognizing her innovative cross-cultural studies. She actively contributes to professional development programs for educators and collaborates internationally to advance mathematics teaching practices.