How It Works

WebAssign is the leading provider of powerful online instructional tools for faculty and students. In brief, instructors create assignments online within WebAssign and electronically transmit them to their class. Students enter their answers online, and WebAssign automatically grades the assignment and gives students instant feedback on their performance.

Much more than just a homework grading system, WebAssign delivers secure online testing, customizable precoded questions from a wide range of math and science textbooks, and unparalleled customer service. Try it for yourself or contact us with any questions.

Benefits for Students

WebAssign transforms the way students learn:

  • Easy to use and available 24/7
  • Homework graded instantly and automatically
  • Instant feedback on performance
  • Ask the instructor a question with a single click
  • Request an extension with a single click
  • Password-protected access to your class scores
  • Student-centered support available live 7 days a week
  • Detailed online documentation

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Benefits for Instructors

WebAssign was developed by teachers, for teachers:

  • Create, post, and review assignments 24/7
  • Choose from a wide variety of question types
  • All question types can be randomized
  • Customizable assignments
  • Sophisticated gradebook
  • Secure testing environment

WebAssign lets you concentrate on teaching:

  • Fully-hosted, web-based service. No software to install.
  • Unparalleled customer service available everyday
  • Detailed online documentation
  • Easily manage any class size, including classes with multiple sections
  • Real-time assessments of student performance
  • Collaborate with faculty at other institutions
  • Capture the attention of your online, distance-learning students.

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