Frequently Asked Questions | Student Instructions | Faculty/Practitioner Instructions

This section is designed to help Faculty/Practitioners better use the MATHmodels.org Website.
If you have questions that are not addressed here, you can also consult our Frequently Asked Questions page.

I Instructions on how to setup a faculty/practitioner account.

I Instructions on how to submit a modeling problem.

I Instructions on how to submit a commentary.

FAQ's for Faculty/Practitioners

Q How do I register for MATHmodels.org?
Q How long does the registration process take?
Q What does a Faculty/Practitioner account entitle me to do?
Q I want to see a particular student paper' Why does it ask me for a password?
Q What if I forgot my password?
Q What if I want to change my password?
Q Who can submit a modeling problem?
Q How do I submit a modeling problem?
Q What is a commentary?
Q Who can submit a commentary?
Q How do I submit a commentary?
Q I submitted a modeling problem or commentary. Why can't I see it on MATHmodels.org?
Q I want to contact the faculty/practitioner or student. Where is their E-mail?
Q What type of files does MATHmodels.org accept?

Q How do I register for MATHmodels.org?
A The registration process is simple, and should only take a few minutes. You will be asked to fill out a short form which will ask you for basic information and require you to choose a password.
To view instructions on how to set up a Faculty/Practitioner account click here.
Click here to register.
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Q How long does the registration process take?
A The registration process is simple, and should only take a few minutes. You will be asked to fill out a short form which will ask you for basic information and require you to choose a password. Once you submit your information your account will go through a validation process.
To view instructions on how to set up a student account click here.
Click here to register.
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Q What does a Faculty/Practitioner account entitle me to do?
A As a registered and validated faculty/practitioner you will be able to view all student papers and commentaries. You will also be able to submit modeling problems and commentaries.
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Q I want to see a particular student paper' Why does it ask me for a password?
A Student papers are restricted to the papers author and/or registered and validated faculty/practitioners. Students can only view their own papers. If you are a faculty/practitioner and wish to register click here.
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Q What if I forgot my password?
A Your password can be retrieved from the forgotten password page.
Click here if you have forgot your password.
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Q What if I want to change my password?
A Click here to change your password.
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Q Who can submit a modeling problem?
A Only a registered and validated faculty/practitioner can submit a modeling problem.
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Q How do I submit a modeling problem?
A There are detailed instructions for submitting a modeling problem at: Instructions for submitting a modeling problem.
Remember, only faculty/practitioners can submit problems.
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Q What is a commentary?
A A commentary is an analysis of a student paper (either a partial solution or a final solution) by a faculty/practitioner.
The length and detail contained in a commentary is usually relative to the degree to which the student paper is complete.
Commentaries are meant to help the students better understand the modeling process.
Commentaries should ideally be written to the student(s). The hope is to guide the student(s) to improve the model presented.
Note that this is NOT a contest. We are not judging one solution or partial solution against another. We are trying to help students become better modelers. We expect that student reaction to the commentary may well be another attempt. We want to encourage this iteration - it is an important part of the modeling process. We hope you will encourage further work on the students part.
To view a sample commentary click here.
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Q Who can submit a commentary?
A Only a registered and validated faculty/practitioner can submit commentaries on student papers.
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Q How do I submit a commentary?
A There are detailed instructions for submitting a commentary at: Instructions for submitting a commentary.
Remember, only faculty/practitioners can submit commentaries.
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Q I submitted a modeling problem or commentary. Why can't I see it on MATHmodels.org?
A MATHmodels.org is a moderated portal. All submissions are reviewed before they are posted to the site. Once they are approved the you will receive an E-mail notifying you that your page is now available on the site.
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Q I want to contact the faculty/practitioner or student. Where is their E-mail?
A MATHmodels.org does not post the E-mail addresses of its users. There is a Contact Mentor link connected to each problem, student paper and commentary that will send an E-mail to the appropriate person. Users are free to use this form to share their contact information. For additional questions about this issue, please refer to our privacy policy.
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Q What type of files does MATHmodels.org accept?
A MATHmodels.org currently accepts papers in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
The file name must end with a .doc or .pdf (examples would be “sample.doc” or “sample.pdf”).
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