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Utilizing iPads for NWEA


 3/11/2016 - NEW VIDEOS COMING SOON DUE TO THE RELEASE OF A STAND ALONE NWEA MPG AND MAP APP


Tutorial

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CPS User Guide for iPads
Click here for the Google doc instructions


Hardware Requirements

Required
  • iPad 2 (or later) *
  • WiFi Internet access
* the iPad Pro is not supported

Recommended
  • Apple Configurator (used to enable single app mode across a cart of iPads)
  • Case with built-in stand

Software Requirements

Required
  • iOS 8 (or later)
  • Guided Access (enable for secure testing) †

Recommended
  • iOS 8.3 or greater
Additional Guidance
†  See the video tutorials at the bottom of page for further instructions to enable this feature.


Network Bandwidth

The following bandwidth recommendation provides guidance for MAP testing and are based on best estimate calculations. Test sites that do not meet these recommendations will be able to deliver assessments, but may experience delays.
Recommendation
  • 2 Mbps for every 30 devices testing concurrently °
  • Perform an internet speed test: www.speedtest.net °°
Additional Guidance
° Additional bandwidth is needed at the beginning of each test to load the initial test questions and the question display software into cache in each device's browser. The initial load is approximately 2.2 MB, and the load time varies based on available bandwidth.
°° Be sure to select Portland, Oregon for the speed test as this is the primary location of the NWEA servers.

Links

  • To visit the CPS Student Assessment page click here.
  • To visit NWEA Product Support click here.
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