Worksheets are one of the two project types in Checkfu (the other is Slides). Use worksheets for practice problems, homework, assessments, or any printable activity.
Create a Worksheet
- Click Projects in the sidebar
- Click New Project
- Pick Worksheet
- Describe what you want (example: “10 multiplication word problems for 3rd graders, increasing difficulty”)
- Pick your settings (see below)
- Click Generate
Worksheet Settings
When you create a worksheet, you can choose:
| Setting | Options | What It Does |
|---|
| Style | Playful, Standard, Academic, Visual, Custom | Changes the look of the worksheet. Pick “Custom” to describe your own style. |
| Color Mode | Black & White, Color | Black & white is better for printing. Color is better for screens. |
| Orientation | Portrait, Landscape | Portrait is taller (like regular paper). Landscape is wider. |
| Page Size | Letter, 4:3, 16:9 | Letter is standard printer paper. The others are screen sizes. |
| Target Audience | Grade level or custom description | Tells AI who the worksheet is for |
| Learning Objectives | What students should learn | Helps AI create the right problems |
- Playful - Rounded containers, icons, and visual cues. Good for younger learners.
- Standard - Clean headers, ruled lines, balanced spacing.
- Academic - Professional layout with formal structure. No decorations.
- Visual - One big diagram or visual per page with less text.
- Custom - Describe exactly what you want.
The Editor
After AI creates your worksheet, you can change anything. The editor has three parts: a page list on the left, the canvas in the center, and a settings panel on the right.
| What You Want to Do | How to Do It |
|---|
| Move around the page | Hold Space and drag |
| Zoom in or out | Hold Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) and scroll |
| Select something | Click on it |
| Select several things | Hold Shift and click each one |
| Move something | Drag it |
| Resize something | Drag the corner handles |
| Add a new page | Click + in the page list |
Math Equations
Type LaTeX between $ symbols. Example: $x^2 + y^2$
Printing and Exporting
Print
- Click the menu (three dots) in the left panel
- Click Print
- Use your browser’s print window
For best results:
- Set paper size to “Letter”
- Set margins to “None”
- Turn on “Background graphics” if you want colors to show
Export as PDF
- Click the menu in the left panel
- Click Export PDF
- The file downloads to your computer
On the Free and Starter plans, exported PDFs include a small “made with checkfu.com” footer. The Pro plan removes this.
Answer Keys
An answer key shows the correct answers for your worksheet. This makes grading faster and lets AI help grade student work.
Create an Answer Key
- Open your worksheet in the editor
- Click Generate Answer Key in the toolbar
- AI looks at your worksheet and creates answer pages
The answer key pages get added to your project with an “Answer Key” label.
How Answer Keys Work
- Answer key pages have a label so you can tell them apart
- They are hidden from students who view the project online
- When you print, you can choose to include or leave them out
What’s in the Answer Key
Depending on your worksheet, the answer key may show:
- Filled-in answers for blanks
- Step-by-step solutions for math problems
- Correct answers for multiple choice
- Example responses for open-ended questions
Using Answer Keys for Grading
When students turn in work through a course, the answer key lets:
- AI grade automatically by comparing student answers to the key
- Give partial credit for work that’s partly right
- Write feedback based on what the student got wrong
Always check AI-generated answer keys for accuracy, especially for word problems and multi-step questions.
Variations
Variations are different versions of the same worksheet. The questions change, but the format and difficulty stay the same.
Why Use Variations?
- Test security - Different versions so students can’t copy
- Different levels - Easier version for some students, harder for others
- Extra practice - More problems on the same topic
- Retakes - A fair second chance with new questions
Create a Variation
- Open your worksheet in the editor
- Click Generate Variation
- Pick what kind:
| Option | What It Does |
|---|
| Same Level | Different questions, same difficulty |
| Easier | Simpler problems for students who need more support |
| Harder | Tougher problems for students who need a challenge |
| New Look | Same content, different layout |
- Add any special instructions (optional)
- Click Generate
Each variation becomes its own project that you can edit separately.
Make sure your original worksheet is finished and correct before making variations. AI uses the original as a guide.
Templates
When you create a new project, you can pick a style preset that acts as a template. It controls layout, question formats, and spacing. Pick one close to what you want, then change anything after AI generates the content.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| What You Want to Do | Shortcut |
|---|
| Undo | Ctrl/Cmd + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z |
| Copy | Ctrl/Cmd + C |
| Paste | Ctrl/Cmd + V |
| Delete | Delete or Backspace |
| Select All | Ctrl/Cmd + A |
| Zoom In | Ctrl/Cmd + = |
| Zoom Out | Ctrl/Cmd + - |
| Fit to Screen | Ctrl/Cmd + 0 |
