WeBWork Problem Authoring and Development 2

Question 1

In WeBWork PG code, what does the `BEGIN_PGML ... END_PGML` block define?

Accepted Answer

The problem text and answer blanks formatted using PGML syntax

Answer

BEGIN_PGML ... END_PGML marks the student-facing problem text section where PGML syntax is used to format mathematical content and embed answer entry fields.

Question 2

How do you insert an answer blank in a PGML problem for a numerical answer stored in `$ans`?

Accepted Answer

[_____]{$ans}

Answer

In PGML, [_____]{$ans} creates an answer blank linked to the variable $ans, where the underscores represent the visual width of the input field.

Question 3

What is the role of `Context('Numeric')` in a WeBWork PG problem?

Accepted Answer

It configures the mathematical parsing environment for numeric expressions and answers

Answer

Context('Numeric') sets up the mathematical parsing environment, controlling what operations and functions are valid when WeBWork evaluates student answers.

Question 4

What is a 'seed' in the context of WeBWork problem randomization?

Accepted Answer

A number that initializes the random number generator to produce consistent but unique student versions

Answer

Each student is assigned a unique seed that initializes random variable generation, ensuring their problem has specific values that differ from other students but remain consistent on reload.

Question 5

Which PG macro enables assigning different point weights to individual parts of a multi-part problem?

Accepted Answer

weightedGrader.pl

Answer

weightedGrader.pl allows problem authors to assign custom percentage weights to each answer blank in a multi-part problem.

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