Here in the math department at UVA, many of the calculus classes use online homework systems. I have used WeBWorK for my classes, and recently some classes have used WebAssign (because it was part of the textbook deal, or something). Both do basically the same thing: let instructors create a batch of problems (drawn from a repository) to assign to students, which they then complete by entering the answers online. I'm a fan of the idea, because it gives the students lots of problems to do and earn points for, while keeping the amount of grading the instructor has to do to a lower level.
Anyway, to the ad. WebAssign sent out the following mailer to some of the graduate students here at UVA:
I think it is hilarious. I'm not sure which of the two following interpretations we're supposed to use:
- If you get left at the alter, WebAssign is there for you.
- If all of your friends are married except you, WebAssign is there for you.
Either way, I'm amused. Perhaps you have another interpretation?
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