WeBWorK is an open-source online homework assignment and quizzing system now in use at over 700 colleges and universities worldwide. The purpose of the system is to give students access to homework problems over the internet and then accept and grade solutions as they are submitted. Students are encouraged to seek out help from their teachers and professors in labs and tutorials as they work through their assignments.

Normal usage of the system would be:

Students are free to answer the questions in any order and at different times.

To log in to WeBWorK:

Note that your IT username is not the same as your eID. This username may be different from the one you use to access the My UCalgary portal.

If you do not have an IT username, you can self-register for one here.

If you have forgotten your password, you can get help recovering it here.

You will not be able to change your password from within WeBWorK. If you wish to change your password, visit the password management site.

If you have registered late or transferred from another section, it may take up to 24 hours before you are added to the system. If it takes longer, contact your professor. Once logged in, you will see the following options on the left side of the page:

In the main frame, you will see a list of assignments. Click on an individual assignment to view the questions from that assignment. You can view a problem as many times as you would like without being required to answer the question. From this screen you can also download a copy of the assignment.

Some problems might allow for more than one attempt. However, rather than just taking guesses at the answers, you are encouraged to seek help from fellow students, the continuous tutorial, your teaching assistant or professor.

If you have any problems with the system, consult frequently asked questions at the bottom of this page.