Math:
OnLine Quizzes
Practice Tests
University of Houston
 How will I get my WebCT ID?
Get your WebCT ID in one of these ways:
1) Online at http://www.uh.edu/webct - click “Check here” to get your WebCT ID and enter your
Social Security Number or your student ID number.
2) In person in Room 56 in the basement of the MD Anderson Library on the main campus,
Monday-Friday, 8 am to 8 pm.
3) By phone at 713-743-1411 Monday-Friday, 8 am to 8 pm.
 Your WebCT ID will work AFTER the first day of class.
 You should register for WebCT during Week One of the semester
 If you register late, it will take 3 working days AFTER you register for a class for your
WebCT ID to be created and added to the class.
 WebCT is case sensitive, so type your WebCT ID in all lower case letters.
 What is my password?
Your initial password is your birth date in the format mmddyyyy. For example: April 1, 1974 would be
entered as 04011974. You should change your password the first time you log on to WebCT.
 Where do I find my WebCT Math course?
Once you have your WebCT ID, go to http://www.uh.edu/webct and click “Student Log On.” Enter your
WebCT ID and password. Remember it is case sensitive. Once you have logged on, a link to your class
will appear.
 How will I use WebCT in my course?
You will be required to obtain a WebCT account during Week One of the semester and complete
online quizzes through WebCT beginning right away and continuing through the remaining weeks of the
semester. Your online Weekly Quiz will be automatically graded as soon as you submit your answers.
You will also have Practice Tests available to you on WebCT.
 Can I attempt and submit my WebCT Quiz more than once each
week?
You may attempt the online quiz as many times as you like. The highest of the scores on a particular Quiz
will automatically be recorded as your final score .
IF, AT MID-SEMESTER, THE AVERAGE OF YOUR HIGHEST QUIZ SCORES IS
LOWER THAN 70% YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE.
Each week’s quiz will be posted in WebCT early Monday morning. You can begin attempting the quiz on
Monday and continue to work on it until 11:59 PM the following Sunday. Do not wait until the last
minute to do the quiz. The math department is not responsible for any difficulty that you have
accessing the website, and students often have problems if they wait until the end of the week.
 How will my online quiz score affect my course standing?
Online quizzes will determine 30% of your semester grade.
 Who should I contact if I have problems with WebCT?
If you have any technical difficulties, you should first contact the WebCT office. The WebCT staff are the
people who are most qualified to resolve your problems. Their phone number is (713) 743-1411, they are
located in Room 56 of the basement of the MD Anderson library, and they are available Monday-Friday, 8
am to 8 pm. If you contact WebCT and your problem is still unresolved, you should then contact your
instructor about the matter.