Last updated on 12 May 2026
Problem solving is at the heart of learning mathematics. The Problem Workshop is a free application developed by the Mathematics in Life, which provides teachers with a powerful tool to stimulate students’ learning and logical thinking from CP to CM2.
The tool mainly addresses the need for regular and personalised training of students in mathematical problem solving.
The Problem Workshop offers a really interesting approach to help students train independently to solve mathematical problems related to what is being tackled in the classroom.
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What is the Problem Workshop?
The application is characterised by its flexibility and adaptability to the specific needs of each teacher and student. The problem workshop aligns perfectly with classroom learning, providing pedagogical continuity between school and home.
Main features
- Personalization : Teachers can create sets of problems adapted to the level and needs of their students.
- Variety of problems : The application offers a wide range of problem types, covering different mathematical areas.
- Monitoring progress : Teachers can easily track their students' progress through integrated monitoring tools.
- Intuitive interface : The app is designed to be easy to use, both for teachers and students.
The application consists of three separate modules:
- The Workshop : An individual training area accessible without authentication, ideal for autonomous practice.
- In class : A module dedicated to regular use in the classroom, allowing teachers to monitor the progress of their students.
- At home : In development, this module will aim to involve the family in the learning of mathematics.
An Ergonomic and Ludified Interface
Designed to be intuitive, L’Atelier des Problems’ interface is both simple and streamlined. Students and teachers benefit from fast handling through smooth navigation. Elements of gamification such as badges, scores and jokers are integrated to keep students motivated without falling into the gadget or distracting from the main objective.
Why you should use L’Atelier des Problems?
Benefits for Teachers: An Effective Complementary Tool
The Problem Workshop offers a lot of benefits to teachers. It completes the classroom activities. It allows students to exercise independently. The application proposes differentiated aid. Each student can thus progress at his own pace. As a teacher, you will be able to monitor your students’ progress and identify areas where more effort is needed.
Benefits for Students: Strengthening and Motivation Accrus
She encourages a regular practice of problem solving, thus strengthening their mathematical skills. By working independently, students develop their confidence and autonomy. The playful aspect of the application, with its badges and scores, should increase their motivation for mathematics. But if possible.
How to integrate L’Atelier des problems into your teaching?
The Problem Workshop can be integrated into the classroom routine in a variety of ways:
- Individual work: Students can use the app during individual work sessions.
- Duties at home: The application can be used for homework, offering an alternative Interactive to Mathematical Exercises traditional.
- Workshops in class: The teacher can organise workshops where students work on the application in small groups.
Advanced features that make all the difference
Creating custom problems
The Problem Workshop goes beyond the simple library of pre-defined problems. You will be able to create your own problems, adapting them to the context of the class or real-life situations.
Error analysis
The application does not just report whether an answer is correct or not. It offers a detailed analysis of the mistakes made by students, allowing teachers to identify the difficulties encountered and adjust courses accordingly.
The Problem Workshop: the open source asset
The Problem Workshop is an open source tool, hosted on The Forge of Educational Digital Commons. This collaborative model ensures code transparency, data security and allows teachers and developers to contribute to its evolution.
This open source approach is part of an approach of sharing and collaboration that can only be encouraged.
L’Atelier des Problems stands out for its collaborative banking, advanced personalisation and educational integration. Assets that make it an excellent tool well adapted to the needs of primary classes.
The Problem Workshop is much more than just an application of mathematics: it is a good ally for teachers from CP to CM2. By combining technology, pedagogy and personalisation, it makes it possible to significantly improve problem-solving skills students. Feel free to test it and share your experience!
The problem workshop is part of the ecosystem ofMathenvy Apps to teach problem solving.
For more information: https://www.mathsenvie.fr/latelier-des-problemes/
The strengths of the Problems Workshop
- Simple, clean and ergonomic interface for a quick start for both the teacher and the student.
- Elements of gamification (badges, scores, jokers) to motivate students but without gadgets to avoid distractions.
- Tutorial and Oralization Helps of all writings to support students in difficulty.
- Accessibility from any computer or tablet with a browser.
- Collaborative Problem Bank with more than 6000 contributions from teachers.
- Regular updates and adding new problems.
- Taking into account the reality of classes in the daily use of the application by students and especially digital equipment: accessible from any computer or tablet with a browser
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