FAQs: The WeBWorK online homework system.

  1. Where's the submit button? How do I submit my completed assignment?
  2. WeBWorK is not accepting my answer! What do I do now?
  3. I changed my password and forgot it. What should I do?
  4. How do I see the correct answer?
  5. What happens if I answer a question right the first time, and try it again later and get it wrong?
  6. How do I see my progress on homework for the course? What does the C mean?
  7. How do I print a hardcopy?
  8. Do I have to finish my assignment in a single session?
  9. Does the number of attempts affect my grade?
  10. I have a question that isn't answered here! What should I do?

Answers

  1. Where's the submit button? How do I submit my completed assignment?
    • You don't need to formally submit your assignment. WeBWorK keeps track of your progress as you complete questions. When the clock rolls over as the assignment is due, whatever your progress is at that time will be your mark for that assignment.
  2. WeBWorK is not accepting my answer! What do I do now?
    • Three things to try:
      • Try using the Preview button to see how WeBWorK is interpreting your input.
      • Check your brackets!
      • Use the Email Instructor button on the question page. That button sends me a link to your version of the question, including what you've already input as your answer, so I can then troubleshoot.
  3. I changed my password and forgot it. What should I do?
  4. How do I see the correct answer?
    • Correct answers will be available after the due date.
  5. What happens if I answer a question right the first time, and try it again later and get it wrong?
    • WeBWorK gives you credit for your best attempt at any question. So if you've already answered it correctly, you will receive full credit even if you redo it incorrectly later.
  6. How do I see my progress on homework for the course? What does the C mean?
    • Click "Grades" on the left-hand menu and you will get a summary of your progress for all of your assignments. Please note that the C under a particular question means that it is complete (100% credit awarded).
  7. How do I print a hardcopy?
    • Click "Homework Sets" on the left-hand menu. Then select the homework set you are interested in and click the "Download PDF or TeX Hardcopy for Selected Sets", which will take you to the Generate Hardcopy page. Please note that if the assignment isn't open yet, trying to print a copy will give you an error.
  8. Do I have to finish my assignment in a single session?
    • No. WeBWorK keeps track of your progress as you work through the assignment. You can do the question is any order and in as many sessions as you wish.
  9. Does the number of attempts affect my grade?
    • No.
  10. I have a question that isn't answered here! What should I do?