WeBWork Communication and Documentation 5

Question 1

Which WeBWorK tool allows an instructor to communicate set availability windows by configuring open and due dates visible to students?

Accepted Answer

The Homework Sets Editor

Answer

The Homework Sets Editor lets instructors set open, due, and answer dates that are displayed to students on their problem list.

Question 2

When writing a WeBWorK PG problem, what is the purpose of the 'ENDDOCUMENT()' call at the end of a file?

Accepted Answer

It signals the end of the PG document and is required for proper rendering

Answer

ENDDOCUMENT() is a required closing macro that tells the PG renderer the problem definition is complete.

Question 3

A student claims they submitted an answer before the deadline but WeBWorK shows no record. Which documentation source should the instructor consult first?

Accepted Answer

The WeBWorK activity.log or past answer history for that student

Answer

The activity.log and past answer records in the database provide a timestamped audit trail of all student submissions.

Question 4

What is the recommended practice when an instructor wants to document why a particular problem was excluded from a homework set?

Accepted Answer

Add a comment in the set definition file or keep a separate course notes document

Answer

Maintaining notes in a course documentation file or set definition comments preserves the rationale for future instructors or reviews.

Question 5

Which WeBWorK LTI integration setting must be documented carefully to ensure grade passback communication works between WeBWorK and an LMS?

Accepted Answer

The LTI consumer key, shared secret, and grade passback endpoint URL

Answer

LTI grade passback requires a matching consumer key, shared secret, and correctly configured endpoint, all of which must be documented for troubleshooting.

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WeBWork Communication and Documentation 5