WeBWork Features and Functionality 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which WeBWorK component serves as a centralized repository of thousands of peer-reviewed math problems?
- Problem Editor
- OPL (Open Problem Library) (Correct answer)
- Course Manager
- Hardcopy Generator
Correct answer: OPL (Open Problem Library)
The Open Problem Library (OPL) is WeBWorK's shared database of community-contributed and peer-reviewed problems.
Question 2: How does WeBWorK handle mathematical expressions entered by students to check correctness?
- String matching only
- Symbolic computation and numerical evaluation (Correct answer)
- Instructor manual review
- Keyword detection
Correct answer: Symbolic computation and numerical evaluation
WeBWorK evaluates student answers using symbolic math and numerical checks, so equivalent expressions like '2x' and 'x+x' both receive credit.
Question 3: What is the purpose of the WeBWorK 'Achievements' system?
- Tracking instructor certifications
- Gamifying student engagement through badges and rewards (Correct answer)
- Logging system administrator actions
- Grading written work
Correct answer: Gamifying student engagement through badges and rewards
WeBWorK's Achievements system awards students badges and points for completing problems and sets, adding a gamification layer.
Question 4: Which WeBWorK feature lets students generate a printable PDF version of their problem set?
- Export to CSV
- Hardcopy Download (Correct answer)
- Print Preview
- PDF Generator Tab
Correct answer: Hardcopy Download
WeBWorK's Hardcopy feature renders a student's problem set as a downloadable PDF for offline work.
Question 5: What is a 'Jitar' set in WeBWorK?
- A set imported from an external LMS
- A just-in-time assessment that unlocks problems based on prior performance (Correct answer)
- A set with no due date
- A set restricted to graduate students
Correct answer: A just-in-time assessment that unlocks problems based on prior performance
Jitar (Just In Time Adaptive Review) sets unlock subsequent problems only after students demonstrate mastery of prerequisite problems.
Question 6: How can WeBWorK integrate with campus Learning Management Systems like Canvas or Moodle?
- CSV file export only
- LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) protocol (Correct answer)
- Manual grade import
- Screen scraping
Correct answer: LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) protocol
WeBWorK supports LTI integration, allowing grades to sync automatically with LMS gradebooks and enabling single sign-on.
Question 7: Which WeBWorK role has the ability to add students, create problem sets, and manage course settings?
- Student
- TA (Teaching Assistant)
- Professor (Correct answer)
- Guest
Correct answer: Professor
The Professor role in WeBWorK has full administrative access to course configuration, student management, and problem set creation.
WeBWork Features and Functionality 3
Which WeBWorK component serves as a centralized repository of thousands of peer-reviewed math problems?