What is MathGen

MathGen is a free online K-6 basic math worksheet creator that lets you select problem types, number ranges and other options to generate random problems. The original MathGen software for Windows was published on CD’s in 1998 (see MathGen History) and sold to teachers, schools and school districts around the world for 20 years. Now MathGen is available for free online! For more on MathGen's timeline see the MathGen History page.

With MathGen you can create:

Custom worksheets with 25 math problems - Worksheet is created with problems randomly generated based on the number ranges you enter.

Custom worksheet headers – You can change the two default headers to any text you want up to 60 character on each line.

Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division Problems with numbers between negative 9999 and 9999 - This range allows these problem types to be from one digit up to four digits in complexity. Both number ranges can be set. For example, if you wanted to generate a worksheet that had four-digit positive numbers multiplied by 7, the first number range would be set from 1000 to 9999 and the second number range would be set from 7 to 7. For division the second number range is divided by the first number range.

Mix two or more types of problems – You can select a worksheet of all Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication or Division problems or you can select any combination of problems types. You can also choose if the problems are grouped or mixed randomly.

Answer sheet option - An answer key option is available is available.  Answer sheets make grading worksheets fast and can also be provided to the students for self-evaluation.  MathGen is one on the only free printable math worksheets for K-6 with answer keys.

Customized worksheets for children who are ahead or behind the rest of the class - With MathGen it is fast and easy to create worksheets. This allows educators to make custom worksheets for each student’s ability. This is a great feature for home school parents who have children at different math levels.

Addition worksheets that don’t require “carrying” - MathGen has a "no carrying" option that is perfect for students who are just learning addition. This option ensures that all generated addition problems have corresponding digits that are 9 or less when added.

Subtraction problems that don’t result in negative answers - Randomly generated numbers used in subtraction problems will result with negative answers approximately 50% of the time. MathGen's option for "No Negative Answers" ensures that subtraction problems result in positive answers. This is a must for beginners.

Subtraction problems that don’t require “borrowing” - MathGen has a "No Borrowing" option that is perfect for students who are just learning subtraction. This option ensures that all generated subtraction problems have corresponding digits that result in 0 to 9 when subtracted.

Division problems with integer and non-integer answers - MathGen has an option that can be set so that division problems result with integer answers (i.e. 8) or non-integer answers (i.e. 8.125 or 8R1).

Division Problems with remainder answers or answers to 3 decimal places - MathGen options can be set so that answer sheets show division problem answers as remainders (8R10) or to 3 decimal places (8.125).

Worksheets with specific problems entered via MathGen's Edit Screen - MathGen gives you the full flexibility to change the generated problems as you like. If you get two problems that are too similar or the same, no problem. If you generate a subtraction worksheet and want to change one problem to addition, no problem. You can change problem types to ensure students remember the rules of each and don't get fixed on solving one type of problem. From MathGen's worksheet editor you can change any problem type by simply changing the sign. For example you could change a multiplication sign, "x", to an addition,"+", or a subtraction, "-", sign. The edit screen's flexibility for problem types and generated numbers makes MathGen a superior choice. The worksheet editor can be used if you have specific problems that you want to use or if a problem is generated that you don't like.

What is the Best Free Worksheet Generator for Teachers? - MathGen is a standout for teachers since it was tested by teachers for almost a year before it was originally released.  Teachers like MathGen options that allow editing after the problems are generated.  This allows then to sneak in a subtraction problem among the addition problems to see if students are paying attention to math symbols.  The ease of creating worksheets allows for teachers to tailor worksheets to each student's needs. 

What is MathGen? - MathGen is an online math worksheet creation tool for schools, homeschools, teachers and parents to help kindergarten through sixth grade elementary children become proficient in basic math.

Is MathGen free? - Yes. MathGen is a free online K-6 math worksheet creator. You can make and print as many custom addition, subtraction, multiplication and division worksheets, with answer sheets, as you like at no cost. There is no license to buy. 

Does MathGen need Windows? - No. MathGen now runs online in a web browser, so there is nothing to download or install. The original MathGen Windows software, first published on CD in 1998, has been discontinued. 

Do I need an account to use MathGen? - No. You do not need to sign up or log in. Go to the MathGen homepage, choose your problem types and number ranges, edit if desired and print your worksheet.