How it works
Type or snap a problem
Type any math problem, or upload a photo of a textbook or worksheet.
Set your options
Choose grade level, topic, difficulty, and how many problems you want.
Get your problems
Receive a fresh set of similar problems — same type, varied numbers.
Practice or print
Work through them on screen, or print a clean worksheet.
Grade levels & topic support
K–2nd grade
Counting, basic addition and subtraction, simple word problems, number patterns. Works best with whole numbers and simple one-step problems.
3rd–4th grade
Multiplication, division, intro to fractions, place value, area and perimeter. Great for multiplication table practice and word problems.
5th–6th grade
Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, intro to negative numbers, basic geometry. Strong coverage — one of the best grade ranges for this app.
7th–8th grade
Pre-algebra, solving equations, inequalities, proportions, area/volume of shapes, intro to statistics. Excellent for equation practice.
9th–10th grade
Algebra I & II, linear equations, quadratics, systems of equations, basic trigonometry, geometry proofs. Works well for algebra — always double-check trig and proof answers.
11th–12th grade
Pre-calculus, polynomial functions, logarithms, statistics, probability. Good for practice problems — verify complex answers independently.
Math topic tips
Why did the app give me easier problems than my example?
This can happen with advanced topics like quadratic equations, where there are several different types of problems that look similar on the surface. For best results, add a short note after your example problem describing what type of solution it has or what method should be used. For example:
- “Solve: 2x² + 3x + 5 = 0 (this has complex solutions, use the quadratic formula)”
- “Solve: x² + 6x + 9 = 0 (complete the square)”
- “Solve using the quadratic formula — answer will have irrational solutions”
That extra note helps Math Problem Pal match the exact skill you're practicing, not just the general topic. The more specific your example, the better the match.
About accuracy
This app uses Claude by Anthropic, one of the most reliable AI models for math reasoning. For topics marked "Works great," expect correct problems and answers the vast majority of the time. For topics marked "verify answers," we recommend a parent or teacher spot-check solutions before giving them to a student.
Tips for best results
- Be specific with your example — "Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 22" gives better results than just "algebra problem"
- Set the grade level for better-calibrated word problems
- Photo tips: well-lit, in focus, printed text works better than handwriting
- Use the difficulty slider to adjust if problems are too easy or too hard
- Use Worksheet mode for printing — gives a clean sheet with name/date/score fields
- Use "Show answer" as a teaching tool — walk through the steps together
Known limitations
- No diagrams — problems requiring visual figures are described in words only
- Handwritten photos are harder to read — type it in if handwriting is unclear
- Very advanced math (calculus and above) is outside the reliable range
- Requires an internet connection to work