WebAssign

WebAssign is a widely used online instructional platform developed by Cengage, primarily designed for higher education STEM courses such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering. It enables instructors to create, deliver, and automatically grade assignments while providing students with practice opportunities, immediate feedback, and access to course materials.

Key Features

• Assignment Creation & Management: Allows instructors to build and organize problem sets, quizzes, and assessments online.
• Automated Grading: Provides immediate grading and feedback for students, reducing instructor workload.
• Practice & Learning Tools: Offers students interactive practice problems and step-by-step guidance to reinforce learning.
• Integration with Course Materials: Works seamlessly with textbooks and other digital content from Cengage.
• Analytics & Reporting: Tracks student progress, performance trends, and class-wide learning outcomes for instructors.

Benefits

• Enhanced Student Learning: Provides immediate feedback and ample practice to reinforce understanding of complex STEM concepts.
• Instructor Efficiency: Automates grading and tracking, saving time and enabling focus on teaching and student support.
• Flexible Instruction: Supports online, hybrid, and in-class learning environments.
• Data-Driven Insights: Gives instructors actionable insights to identify areas where students may need additional support.
• Improved Course Outcomes: Encourages mastery of concepts through continuous assessment and practice.

WebAssign is available to authorized instructors and students enrolled in STEM courses using the platform. Access is granted based on course enrollment and institutional affiliation.

Use of WebAssign is subject to licensing through Cengage and may require purchase of access codes for students. Institutional access may be provided at no additional cost to eligible* faculty and departments.

*Questions regarding access or eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*