Catalonia’s Math Assessment Revolution: A Wiris-Powered Transformation 

In a public high school in Catalonia, math teacher Neus Morlà is spearheading a shift toward more logical, hands-on, and engaging digital education. By integrating math assessment tools – WirisQuizzes and LearningLemur– into her classroom, she has transformed traditional instruction into a dynamic, project-based learning experience.

These tools are supported by the Department of Education and Vocational Training of the Government of Catalonia, and Neus is one of the educators who has fully unlocked their potential and applied them transformatively within her school. 

The result: a new model of math assessment that makes learning more interactive, inclusive, and enjoyable for students. 

From Struggle to Strategy: The Initial Challenges

Like many educators, Neus faced a fundamental challenge: “developing a wide and diverse range of problems to address my students individually”, as she states. Teaching maths effectively meant going beyond rote memorization. It required math assessment tools that could support conceptual understanding and cater to a wide range of learning needs.

Traditional methods, she explains, lacked the flexibility and volume needed to offer students truly personalized learning experiences. Neus highlights the importance of math assessment in supporting diverse student needs: “A student with strong skills must be challenged with high-level reading comprehension problems, while a struggling student needs clear, concise tasks. Reading comprehension should determine the level of learning.”

Time to Shake Things Up: WirisQuizzes and Learning Lemur in Action 

The introduction of WirisQuizzes and LearningLemur into Neus’ classroom was a turning point for her.

Neus used WirisQuizzes extensively within Moodle LMS to reinforce learning through continuous evaluation. She values how it allows her to generate a wide variety of interactive math problems with random variables, auto-grading, and full LaTeX support. According to Neus, this versatility is what makes WirisQuizzes an essential tool. 

“It helps me create tailored evaluations that meet the needs of all my students.”

When Neus moved to a new school where Moodle LMS was no longer in use, she had to adapt her digital teaching toolkit. This transition led her to discover LearningLemur, a standalone math assessment tool designed to integrate to work on Google Classroom. Initially unfamiliar with it, Neus soon realized its potential.

“LearningLemur surprised me with its simplicity and great power. It allowed me to maintain the same level of personalized, dynamic instruction I had with WirisQuizzes.” 

Thanks to her feedback, several improvements were implemented, turning it into one of her go-to solutions for digital math instruction. 

How Innovation Took Root in the Classroom

Innovation rarely thrives without the right conditions, and in Neus Morlà’s classroom, those conditions were curiosity, autonomy, and a drive to improve student learning. Embracing new math assessment tools required more than technical implementation; it demanded pedagogical vision. 

This is how Neus systematically embedded WirisQuizzes and LearningLemur into her teaching strategy, transforming ideas into impactful practice:

Understanding the Needs

Before introducing new tools, Neus evaluated the learning challenges in her classroom. She needed math assessment tools that would help differentiate instruction and engage students at every level. Her focus was on tools that could offer flexibility, adapt to different learner profiles, and provide instant feedback, all essential for building deeper mathematical understanding.

She also wanted tools that could encourage independent thinking and allow students to work at their own pace, while still aligning with the official curriculum. The goal wasn’t just better evaluation: it was to promote a learning environment where students could explore math in a more meaningful and applied way.

Tailoring the Tools

With WirisQuizzes, she developed a learning strategy that blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice and interdisciplinary application. “I usually develop a physical product derived from a project that connects robotics with some content from the math curriculum,” Neus explains. This approach allows students to grasp core mathematical concepts by applying them in real-world, STEM-based contexts. It also helps make learning more dynamic and entertaining, keeping students engaged and motivated throughout the process.

Powerful Outcomes and Lasting Change

The results have been both measurable and transformative. With WirisQuizzes, Neus built a comprehensive database of interactive math problems that addressed diverse learning needs. “One of the key aspects is how it supports diversity and allows for the easy generation and export of a wide range of problems and exercises through Moodle.”

As for LearningLemur, its intuitive design and engaging interface had an immediate impact on student engagement and outcomes. Neus highlights, “Its interface was designed with strong visual impact, which made it especially attractive for students.” And she adds:

“My students have significantly improved their basic competency results, with levels above the average in Catalonia.”

Most importantly, the tools proved inclusive: “Students with greater specific needs, often limited by fear or cognitive challenges, gain self-esteem and, ultimately, confidence in mathematics. LearningLemur is essential to my methodology.“

“LearningLemur is an unparalleled resource and the perfect complement for improving the external competencies imposed by the Department of Education and Vocational Training”.

Looking Ahead: Innovation Continues

Looking ahead, Neus is enthusiastic about continued collaboration with Wiris. She’s eager to explore AI-driven features in LearningLemur and hopes to see enhancements like “a cloud system to organize and store the projects we carry out.” She’s also thrilled with the recent addition of the Algorithm mode in LearningLemur, which allows her to design problems that meet precise mathematical conditions, a game-changer for customizing evaluations. Her vision is clear: to bring powerful, accessible math assessment tools to every level of secondary education: “The full range: compulsory secondary education, high school, and Vocational Education and Training.”

A Final Word on Educational Impact

Neus Morlà’s journey illustrates the transformative power of digital math education supported by robust math assessment tools. Through the thoughtful integration of WirisQuizzes and LearningLemur, she has built a learning environment that empowers students of all abilities to succeed.

Her story is a testament to how strategic adoption of innovative tools can drive meaningful change in STEM education.