WeBWork Problem Authoring and Development

Question 1

What programming language is WeBWork's PG (Problem Generator) language based on?

Accepted Answer

Perl

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Python

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JavaScript

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Ruby

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of using random functions like `random()` in WeBWork PG problems?

Accepted Answer

To create different numerical versions of the problem for each student

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To generate a unique problem ID

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To shuffle the order of answer choices

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To randomly assign problems to homework sets

Question 3

Which WeBWork macro library is commonly loaded to enable advanced mathematical object-based answer checking?

Accepted Answer

MathObjects.pl

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MathFunctions.pl

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PGstandard.pl

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AnswerCheck.pl

Question 4

In PGML (PG Markup Language), how do you render an inline mathematical expression using LaTeX formatting?

Accepted Answer

Enclosing LaTeX in [` ... `] (backtick brackets)

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Using [math]...[/math] tags

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Using $math{...} syntax

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Using \begin{math}...\end{math}

Question 5

What does the statement `$ans = Real(5)` accomplish in a WeBWork PG problem?

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Creates a MathObject representing the real number 5 for answer checking

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Assigns the string '5' to a display variable

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Defines a random integer between 1 and 5

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Sets the problem's point value to 5

Question 6

What is the Open Problem Library (OPL) in WeBWork?

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A shared repository of community-contributed WeBWork problems organized by subject

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A paid subscription service for premium math problems

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A library of open-source calculus textbooks integrated with WeBWork

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A database of student performance metrics across institutions

Question 7

Which WeBWork Problem Editor feature allows instructors to verify a problem's appearance and randomization before assigning it?

Accepted Answer

The Preview button in the Problem Editor

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Problem Renderer service

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Live Preview Mode toggle

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Test Student View panel