Utilizing iPads for NWEA

Tutorial

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CPS User Guide for iPads
Click here for the Google doc instructions
Please read this document carefully as there are directions for three iPad management methods until all schools are migrated to Jamf:
1. Schools that do not have Macs to manage iPads, and have not migrated to Jamf,
2. Schools that currently manage iPads with Apple Configurator 1.7.2, and have not migrated to Jamf,
3. Schools that have been migrated to Jamf.

Hardware Requirements

Required
  • iPad 4th gen (or later) *
  • WiFi Internet access
* The iPad 2 and 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 10 (or later)
  • Guided Access (enable for secure testing) †

Recommended
  • iOS 10 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.

Video Tutorials

NWEA Instructions - Configurator iPads
NWEA Instructions - Non-Configurator iPads

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