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Setting Up for Testing

Setting Up Devices

MAP Reading Fluency is currently supported on Windows®, Mac®, iPad, and Chromebook™ devices.

MAP Reading Fluency on Windows, Mac, and Chromebook devices requires the Chrome browser. Make sure that the most recent version is installed on all devices used for testing. Once Chrome is installed, be sure to perform a hardware check before testing. See Performing a Hardware Check.

iPad Devices

To prepare iPad devices for testing, install the MAP Reading Fluency Testing App, which automatically opens to the student testing site in full-screen mode.

Important: Check that you have the latest version, because changes occur regularly and you must use the latest version. See also: upcoming maintenance dates and NWEA status page.

  • Access—In the iTunes® App Store®, search for NWEA.
  • Distribution—Use a mobile device management tool, such as the Apple® Profile Manager. If needed, use the Bundle ID: org.nwea.map-reading-fluency.

Setting Up Headsets

MAP Reading Fluency requires each student to use a boom-style headset with a microphone. Built-in computer microphones and microphones inline on a headset cord are not supported.

While NWEA does not recommend specific headset brands, we have the following recommendations for choosing headsets:

  • Over the ear, rather than earbuds
  • Passive noise-canceling
  • USB preferred for computer desktops and laptops; 3.5 mm jacks can be used for Chromebook and iPad devices

Before testing, connect the headphones to each device that you plan to use for testing and make sure that your headphones are set as the default device for both audio output and recording. You’ll also want to perform a hardware check within MAP Reading Fluency. See below and watch the video for instructions. You should also review the system requirements to ensure that your devices meet the minimum standards.

Set-up Overview:

Setting Headsets as Default Device

Make sure that the headset is the default device for both recording and playback.

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  • Windows: Open the Sound control panel by right-clicking the Windows icon and choosing Control Panel, then Hardware and Sound, then Sound. Check the Playback and Recording tabs and make sure that the headset is chosen as the default device. The default device will have a green check mark next to it.

  • Mac: The Sound control panel is under System Preferences. Check the Output and Input tabs and make sure that the headset is chosen as the default device. Make sure the “mute” check box next to the Volume slider is not selected.

    Chromebook and iPad devices should recognize and use your headphones automatically. You can still check if they are the default device.

  • Chromebook: Click on the system tray, then click on the headphone icon next to the Volume slider. Make sure that the headset is chosen under both Output and Input.
  • iPad: Swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen on the iPad to open the Control Center. Tap and hold the Audio card (square in the upper-right corner), then tap the icon to see your devices. Choose your headset in the list of devices that you can connect.

Performing a Hardware Check

Note: MAP Reading Fluency requires the Chrome™ browser for viewing reports, and either the Chrome browser or iPad® application for student testing.

On each machine used for testing, you should check the equipment before you test.

On a Computer or Chromebook

Log in to either the student site or teacher site and click Check Equipment:

From student site
(readingfluency.mapnwea.org/studentlogin)

  

From teacher site
(teach.mapnwea.org)

 

– or –

Allow the Chrome browser to use the microphone if you are asked. Depending on your school security and browser settings, you may need to allow Chrome to use the microphone each time you log in.

On an iPad

Click the Hardware Check link that appears when the app is launched, before the student login.

From the Check Equipment area, you can check the headphone speakers, record test audio, and play the recorded audio back. Use a normal speaking voice. If the volume is too low or too high, you will see a message indicating the problem. Adjust your volume through your system settings.

See also: Resolving Headset Issues

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