IT Specialists: Systems & Bandwidth Requirements
In order to ensure that you are able to complete all testing within the designated window, please review the system and bandwidth requirements for student machines, teacher devices, network bandwidth and wireless recommendations, and the Firewall and email configurations. You can download the Systems & Bandwidth Requirements Quick Reference guide from NWEA.
Student Testing Requirements
The requirements for student devices by type are outlined in the chart below. It also important to note that Windows XP is no longer supported for testing. Microsoft officially retired Windows XP and is no longer releasing security updates and patches to protect machines with this operating system. As a result, Windows XP does not meet the minimum standards for testing with the NWEA MAP. Computers with this operating system need to be updated. Please be sure to review your devices in advance and to ensure compliance with the technical standards for testing.
Student Testing Requirements
The requirements for student devices by type are outlined in the chart below. It also important to note that Windows XP is no longer supported for testing. Microsoft officially retired Windows XP and is no longer releasing security updates and patches to protect machines with this operating system. As a result, Windows XP does not meet the minimum standards for testing with the NWEA MAP. Computers with this operating system need to be updated. Please be sure to review your devices in advance and to ensure compliance with the technical standards for testing.
Teacher and Staff Requirements
In order to access the proctoring console and reports, devices used by teachers need to meet a different set of standards. It is important to note that iPads are not supported for administering tests. See the chart below.
In order to access the proctoring console and reports, devices used by teachers need to meet a different set of standards. It is important to note that iPads are not supported for administering tests. See the chart below.
Network Bandwidth
NWEA recommends the following bandwidth for optimal testing environments. It is important to note that schools that are unable to meet these requirements are still capable of administering the NWEA MAP; students may experience delays during testing.
NWEA recommends the following bandwidth for optimal testing environments. It is important to note that schools that are unable to meet these requirements are still capable of administering the NWEA MAP; students may experience delays during testing.
- Grades 3+ testing — 2 Mbps for every 30 computers concurrently testing
- Grades K-2 testing — 3 Mbps for every 30 computers concurrently testing.
- More bandwidth is required because of audio and interactive features. You may need to calculate the bandwidth requirements separately for each test season, depending on the tests planned.