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PARCC Technology GuidelinesFROM SEPTEMBER 2013 UPDATE
General GuidelinesTECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES VERSION 3.0
Bandwidth Recommendations
Minimum with Caching
Minimum without Caching
Recommended for Assessment + Instruction
External Connection to the Internet
5 kbps per second per student
50 kbps per second per student
100 kbps per second per student or faster
School Bandwidth for Testing
Simultaneous Test-Takers / Devices
Minimum Connection Speed(External Connection to the
Internet)
With Caching (5 kbps / student)
Without Caching(50 kbps / student)
15 students / devices
75 kbps 750 kbps
20 students / devices
100 kbps 1000 kbps (1 mbps)
30 students / devices
150 kbps 1500 kbps (1.5 mbps)
60 students / devices
300 kbps 3000 kbps (3 mbps)
90 students / devices
450 kbps 4500 kbps (4.5 mbps)
Desktop/Laptop Specifications
Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Operating System
Windows Windows XP, SP3 Windows 7 or newer
Mac OS Mac OS 10.5 Mac OS 10.7 or newer
Linux Ubuntu 9-10 Fedora 6
Ubuntu 11.10Fedora 16 or newer
Chrome OS Chrome OS 19 Chrome OS 19 or newer
Memory 512 MB RAM 1 GB RAM or greater
Connectivity Computers must be able to connect to the Internet via wired or wireless
networks.
Screen Size 9.5 inch or larger
Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 or better
Desktop/Laptop Specifications (continued)
Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Input Device
Keyboard
Mouse / touchpad / touchscreen
Input device must allow students to select/deselect, drag, and highlight text, objects, and areas. The input device must allow students to enter letters, numbers, and symbols and shift, tab, return, delete, and backspace. To meet security guidelines each Bluetooth/wireless keyboard must be configured to pair with only a single device.
Headphone / Earphone and Microphone
Headphone/Earphones
Microphone
Headphones/earphones are required for all students for all PARCC assessments.
Microphones are required for all students taking the Speaking and Listening Assessment.
Tablet Specifications
Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Operating System
Android Android 4.0 with 512 MB RAM or greater
Android 4.0 or newer with 1 GB RAM or greater
Apple iOS iPad 2 running iOS 6 with 512 MB RAM or greater
iPad 2 or newer running iOS 6 or newer with 512 MB RAM or greater
Windows Windows 8 with 512 MB RAM or greater
Windows 8 or newer with 1 GB RAM or greater
Connectivity Computers must be able to connect to the Internet via wired or wireless
networks
Screen Size 9.5 inch screen size or larger
Screen Resolution
1024 x 768 or better
Table Specifications (continued)
Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Input Device Requirements
KeyboardTouchscreen or Mouse
Due to the onscreen occupied by a tablet’s virtual keyboard, PARCC assessments will require external keyboards for test takers using tablets so as not to limit or obscure the view of test item content and related functionalities when text input is required.
External keyboards must allow students to enter letters, numbers, and symbols and shift, tab, return, delete, and backspace.
Tablet touchscreen interface can be used to select/deselect, drag, and highlight text, objects, and areas.
To meet security guidelines, each Bluetooth/wireless keyboard must be configured to pair with only a single computer during test administration.
Table Specifications (continued)
Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Headphone / Earphone and Microphone Requirements
Headphones / Earphones
Microphone
Headphones/earphones are required for all students for all PARCC assessments.
Microphones are required for all students taking the Speaking and Listening Assessment.
Tablets Continued
Additional Guidance
Tablets smaller than 9.5” not compatible
E-Readers NOT supported
Smart Phones NOT supported
PARCC Field TestTECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 2013
External Connection to the Internet
Minimum with Caching
Minimum without Caching
Recommended for Assessment + Instruction
5 kilobits per second (kbps)/student
50 kilobits per second (kbps) / student
100 kilobits per second (kbps) / student or faster
Desktop, Laptop, Netbook Thin Client / VDI Computers
Supported for Field Test
Supported for 2014-2015 Operational Assessment
Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Operating System
Windows Yes Yes Windows XP, SP3
Windows 7 or newer
Mac OS Yes Yes Mac OS 10.5 Mac OS 10.7 or newer
Linux No Yes N/A N/A
Chrome OS Yes
Not all accessibility features will be supported for Chrome OS
Yes Chrome OS 19 Chrome OS 19 or newer
Additional Specifications
Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Memory 512 MB of RAM 1 GB RAM or greater
Connectivity Computers must be able to connect to the Internet via wired or wireless
networks
Screen size 9.5” size or larger
Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 resolution or better
Additional Specifications (continued)
Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Input Device Requirements
Keyboard – wired or wireless / Bluetooth
Mouse or Touchpad or Touchscreen
The input device must allow students to select/deselect, drag, and highlight text, objects, and areas. The input device must allow students to enter letters, numbers, and symbols and to shift, tab, return, delete, and backspace.
To meet security guidelines each Bluetooth/wireless keyboard must be configured to pair with only a single computer during assessment administration
Additional Specifications (continued)
Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Headphone / Earphone and Microphone Requirements
Headphones / Earphones
Headphones / Earphones are required for all students for all PARCC
assessments
Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, and Thin Client / VDI Computers
Additional Guidance
Each computer operating in a thin client environment must meet or exceed minimum hardware specifications, as well as bandwidth and security requirements
Computers meeting minimum specifications for the 2014-2015 are not likely to be compatible beyond the 2015-2016 assessment
Computers must accommodate the 1024 x 768 screen resolution minimum without panning. PARCC recognizes that some netbook computers may have screen resolutions slightly less than the 1024 x 768 minimum, yet may meet all other minimum requirements. PARCC will establish a means for schools to evaluate if the device will be able to display assessment items.
Tablets
Supported for Field Test
Supported for 2014-2015 Operational Assessment
Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Operating System
Android No Yes N/A N/A
Apple iOS Yes Yes iPad 2 running iOS 6
iPad 2 or newer running iOS 6 or newer
Windows Yes
(not RT)
Yes
(RT unknown)
Windows 8 Windows 8 or newer
Tablet (Additional Specifications)
Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Operating System
Android 512 MB RAM or greater
1 GB RAM or greater
Apple iOS 512 MB RAM or greater
512 MB RAM or greater
Windows 512 MB RAM or greater
1 GB RAM or greater
Connectivity Computers must be able to connect to the Internet via wired or wireless
networks
Screen Size 9.5” screen size or larger
Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 resolution or better
Tablet (Additional Specifications)
Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Input Device Requirements
Keyboard (wired or wireless / Bluetooth)
Touchscreen or Mouse
Due to onscreen space occupied by a tablet’s virtual keyboard, PARCC assessments will require external keyboards for test takers using tablets so as not to limit or obscure the view of test item content and related functionalities when text input is required
External keyboards must allow students to enter letters, numbers, and symbols and to shift, tab, return, delete and backspace
To meet security guidelines, each Bluetooth / wireless keyboard must be configured to pair with only a single device during assessment administration
Tablets (Additional Specifications continued)
Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Headphone / Earphone and Microphone Requirements
Headphones / Earphones
Headphones / Earphones are required for all students for all PARCC
assessments.
Tablets Continued
Additional Guidance
Windows RT NOT supported for field test
Tablets smaller than 9.5” not compatible
E-Readers will NOT be supported
Smart Phones will NOT be supported
Devices Needed for Testing
School Type Minimum number of devices
Recommended number of devices
For a school with three tested grades (K-5, 6-8, 9-12)
One device for every two students in the largest tested grade
One device per student for the largest tested grade
For a school with six tested grades (K-8)
One device per student for the largest tested grade
One device per student for the two largest tested grades
TestNav 8.0.2HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Hardware Requirements
Minimum Hardware Requirements
Windows Macintosh iPad (2 or higher)
Processor 1.6 GHz x86-compatible
Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz Only Intel-based Macs are supported
Any
Memory 512 MB RAM 1 GB RAM Any
Screen 1024 x 768 Resolution
1024 x 768 Resolution
9.7 inch
Software Requirements (PC)
Windows IE 9.0 IE 10.0 Chrome Firefox
XP (SP3) X X
Vista X X X
7 X X X X
8 X X X
Notes:Chrome requires version 20 or higherFirefox requires version 14 or higher
Software Requirements (Macs)
Mac OS X
Safari 5.0
Safari 6.0
Chrome Firefox
10.5 X
10.6 X X X
10.7 X X X X
10.8 X X X
Notes:Mac OS X 10.7 and 10.8 users who install the Java for OS X 2012-006 update from Apple on student workstations will not be able to use the Chrome browser. The update breaks compatibility.
Software Requirements (tablets)
• The TestNav 8 app for iOS is in development. It is required for secure testing. Until the app is ready, the Safari browser can be used for tests that do not require locking down the device.
Browser Dependencies
• Java runtime plugin version 1.5 and higher
• Pop-ups for Pearson sites
• Local File access to home directory
Firewall / Proxy Servers / Content Filtering
• When using Proctoring Caching, the following must be opened in any firewalls, proxy servers, or software that is used for internet content filtering:
•URL:Port• testnav.com:80• testnav.com:443• s3.amazonaws.com
• Note for Mac 10.6: In certain situations when the parental control is on and the user attempts to connect to SSL sites, the automatic Internet content filter on Mac 10.6 workstations may block the testnav.com domain. To resolve this, set the parental control to “Always Allow” the testnav.com domain.
Accessibility FeaturesPARCC ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES AND ACCOMMODATIONS MANUAL SEPT 2013
Definition• PARCC technology-based assessments, accessibility features are tools or preferences that are either built into the assessment system or provided externally by test administrators. Accessibility features can be used by any student taking the PARCC assessments (i.e., students with and without disabilities). Since the accessibility features are intended for all students, they are not classified as accommodations. Students should be exposed to these features prior to testing, and should have the opportunity to select and practice using them. Accessibility features are intended to benefit a wide range of students, and are available to any student at his or her discretion during testing.
PARCC Accessibility System
Accommodations
Features for All Students
Tools embedded
Accessibility Features for All
StudentsIdentified in
advance
Accommodations
Accessibility Features for All Students
PARCC Accessibility ISAT/PSAE Accommodations
Audio amplification
Blank paper (provided by test admin)
Graphic organizers
Eliminate answer choices
Flag items for review Cues on test booklet
General administration directs clarified (by test admin)
Auditory supports
General administration directions read aloud and repeated as needed (by test administrator)
Highlight tool Directions highlighted
Headphones
Accessibility Features for All Students
PARCC Accessibility ISAT/PSAE Accommodations
Magnification/enlargement device
Large print
Note pad
Pop-up glossary
Redirect student to the test (by test administrator)
Spell checker
Writing tools
Accessibility Features for All Students
PARCC Accessibility ISAT/PSAE Accommodations
Adaptive and specialized equipment
Adapted environment
Answer Masking
Background/font color (color contrast)
Visual supports (colored paper)
General masking
Line reader tool
Text-to-speech for the mathematics assessments
Oral presentation
What are Presentation Accommodations?
•Presentation accommodations alter the method or format used to administer a PARCC assessment to a student, including auditory, tactile, visual, and/or a combination of these, rather than having the student take the test in the same format as other students. For students taking computer-delivered assessments, all presentation accommodations must be identified in advance by a student’s PNP (during the test registration process).
Proposed Presentation Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Domain PARCC ISAT/PSAE
ELA/Literacy
Text-to-speech or video of a human interpreter for the ELA assessments, including items, and passages
Sign Language
Refreshable braille displays
Closed-Captioning of multimedia passages
Descriptive video
Mathematics
Video of human interpreter
Proposed Presentation Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Domain PARCC ISAT/PSAE
Both Domains
Assistive technology Assistive technology
Hard-copy braille tests
Braille/large print
Video of a human interpreter for test directions
Tactile graphics
Paper-and-pencil edition
What are Response Accommodations?
•Response accommodations allow students to use alternative methods to provide responses to test items, such as through dictating to a scribe or using an assistive device. For students taking computer-delivered assessments, all response accommodations must be identified in advance by a student’s PNP (during the test registration process).
Proposed Response Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Domain PARCC ISAT/PSAE
ELA
Scribing or speech-to-text (i.e., Dictation/Transcription or Signing) for constructed responses
Answer dictation
Word prediction for PBA
Mathematics
Calculation device and mathematics tools (on Non-calculator Sessions)
Calculator
Both Domains
Assistive technology Assistive technology
Scribing or speech-to-text for selected response items
Answer dictation
Braille note-taker
PARCC Field TestACCESSIBILITY FEATURES
Accessibility Features for All Students
Support Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
Answer Masking Computer Based Yes*EOYELA: Grades 3,5,8,11Math: Grades 4,7, Algebra 1 and Geometry
Audio Amplification Device Dependent Yes
*Accessibility features which must be determined in advance by the IEP/504/EL team (if applicable) or a student’s educational team/or staff member
Accessibility Features for All Students
Support Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
Background/Font Color (Color Contrast)Black on CreamBlack on Light BlueBlack on Light MagentaWhite on BlackLight Blue on Dark Blue
Computer Based Yes*
PBA/EOY
ELA: Grades 3,5,8,11
Math: Grades 4,7, Algebra 1 and Geometry
Accessibility Features for All Students
Support Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
Blank Paper School Provided Yes
Eliminate Answer Choices
Computer Based Yes
Flag Items for Review
Computer Based Yes
General Admin Directions Clarified
By Test Administrator Yes
General Admin Directions Read Aloud and Repeated as Needed
By Test Administrator Yes
Accessibility Features for All Students
Support Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
General Masking Computer Based No*
Highlight Tool Computer Based Yes
Headphones or Noise Buffers
School Provided Yes
Line Reader Tool Computer Based Yes
Notepad Computer Based No
Pop-up Glossary Computer Based Yes
Accessibility Features for All Students
Support Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
Redirect Student to Test
By Test Administrator Yes
Spell Checker External Device Only Yes
Text-to-Speech for the Mathematics Assessments
Computer based
A human reader can be provided for a grade level that is not available for field test
Yes*
PBA/EOY
Grades 4, 7, Algebra 1
Writing Tools (cut & paste, copy, underline, bold, and insert bullets)
Computer based Yes
Accessibility Features for All Students
Support Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
Magnification/Enlargement
Students using tablets will use pinch/zoom to increase font size or graphics
Students using PCs and laptop would use a keyboard to increase font size and graphics
Device zoom will support magnification of the entire window up to the maximum magnification level available for the browser being used
Computer based
Yes
Accessibility Features for All Students
Support Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
Browser magnification limits are as follows:
Chrome: 500%IE:1000%Firefox: 300%iOS: 400%
Enlargement DeviceA magnification glass tool is also available to enlarges text and graphics up to 200%
Presentation Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Accommodation Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
Additional Assistive Technology
External Device
Yes
External Assistive technology devices will be tested out during the second phrase of UAT in December 2013
PARCC states will be notified regarding what assistive technology devices can be used.
Presentation Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Accommodation Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
Braille Edition of ELA/Literacy and Mathematics Assessments
Hard-copy braille tests for ELA/Literacy and Mathematics
Refreshable braille displays for ELA/Literacy only
No
Closed-Captioning of Multimedia Passages on the ELA/Literacy Assessments
Computer based No
Descriptive Video Computer based No
Presentation Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Accommodation Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
Paper-and-Pencil Edition of the ELS/Literacy and Mathematics Assessments
Paper Yes
Tactile Graphics Computer Based No
Text-to-Speech or Video of a Human Interpreter for the ELA/Literacy Assessments, including items, response options, and passages
Computer Based
Human reader if grade level not available for field test
Yes
PBA/EOY
ELA: Grades 5, 8, 11
Presentation Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Accommodation Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
ASL Video for the Mathematics Assessments for a Student Who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Computer Based No
ASL Video of Test Directions for a Student who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
By Test Administrator
No
Response Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Accommodation Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
Additional Assistive Technology
External device
Yes
External Assistive technology devices will be tested out during the second phrase of UAT in December 2013.
PARCC states will be notified regarding what assistive technology devices can be used
Response Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Accommodation Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
Braille Note-taker Computer Based No
Calculation Device and Mathematics Tools (on Non-calculator Sessions of Mathematics Assessments)
External Device Yes
Scribing or Speech-to-Text (i.e., Dictation / Transcription or Signing) for the Mathematics assessments; and for selected response (not constructed response) items on the English Language Arts/Literacy Assessments
By Test Administrator
Yes
Response Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Accommodation Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
Scribing or Speech-to-Text (i.e., Dictation / Transcription ) for constructed responses on the English Language Arts/Literacy Assessments
By Test Administrator
Yes
Word prediction on the ELA/Literacy Performance-Based Assessment
External Device Yes
Extended time By Test Administrator
Yes
Accommodations for English Learners
Accommodation Mode Available for Field Testing 2014
Extended Time By Test Administrator
Yes
General Administration Directions Clarifies in Student’s Native Language
By Test Administrator
Yes
General Administration Directions Read Aloud and Repeated as Needed in Student’s Native Language
By Test Administrator
Yes
Scribing or Speech-to-Text: Responses Dictated for the Mathematics Assessments in English
By Test Administrator
Yes
Word to Word Dictionary (English/Native Language)
School Provided Yes
Pearson Technology Readiness Tool (TRT)
TRT Homepage
TRT Available Reports
TRT Setup Tab
What does a red “(missing)” on a report mean?
• If “(missing)” is indicated on a report, there is School Readiness Survey or Device information that has not yet been provided by the district or school. Only after this data is added for the specific school or organization can the Technology Readiness Tool calculations provide non-zero readiness results.
Actions: you will need to lookup the original value of the data field that is showing "missing" in either School Survey or Device data. Once found, the value most likely will show "blank", and you will need to provide that missing value.
• Reports will update within an hour of submission.
PARCC Assessment Capacity Planning ToolHTTP://WWW.LIVEBINDERS.COM/PLAY/PLAY?ID=972764&PRESENT=TRUE
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY SPECIFICATIONS (AUGUST 2013)
Bandwidth Recommendations w/out Content Caching Server
Minimum Bandwidth
Recommended Bandwidth
Per Student
40-100 kbps 100 kbps or faster
Bandwidth Recommendations with Content Caching Server
Minimum Bandwidth
Recommended Bandwidth
Per Student
20-50 kbps 50 kbps or faster
Minimum Specifications(Computers, Laptops)
Operating System / Devices
Supported Version Minimum Configuration
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2003
XP SP3, Pentium or AMD 500 MHz, 512 MB RAM, 200 MB hard drive space
Mac OSX 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Mac 10.5, Intel x86, 512 MB RAM, 200 MB hard drive space
Linux Ubuntu 9+, Fedora 6+
Ubuntu 9 or Fedora 6, Pentium or AMD 500 MHz, 512 MB RAM, 200 MB hard drive space
Chrome OS v19+ Chrome OS v19+
Minimum Specifications(Tablets)
Operating System / Devices
Supported Version Minimum Configuration
iOS Devices iOS 6+ iPad 2 with iOS 6, 512 MB RAM, Wifi support only
Android Devices
Android 4.0+ Android 4.0, 512 MB RAM, Wifi support only
Windows Tablets
Windows 8 Windows 8, 1 GB RAM, Wifi support only
Minimum Screen and Resolution Requirements
Configuration
Screen Size 10” screen or larger
Screen Resolution
1024 x 768 or better
Recommended Specifications (Computers/Laptops)
Supported Version
Recommended Configuration
Operating System / Devices
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2003
Windows 7+, 1.4 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, 1GB hard drive free space
Mac OSX 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8
Mac 10.7+, 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB hard drive free space
Linux Ubuntu 9+, Fedora 6+
Ubuntu 11 or Fedora 16+, 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB hard drive free space
Chrome OS v19+ Chrome OS v19+
Recommended Specifications(Tablets)
Operating System / Devices
Supported Version
Recommended Configuration
iOS Devices iOS 6+ iPad 3 with iOS 6 or newer, 1 GB RAM, Wifi support only
Android Devices
Android 4.0+ Android 4 or newer, 1 GB RAM Wifi support only
Windows Tablets
Windows 8 Windows 8 or newer, 1 GB RAM, Wifi support only
Recommended Screen and Resolution Requirements
Configuration
Screen Size 10” screen or larger
Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 or better
DLM Capacity Planning Tool
Next…
• Update your district’s/school’s TRT – make sure to keep it updated
• Watch for requests for information (speed tests, quick responses to infrastructure information, etc.)
• Make sure you are on your LTC listserv
• ConnectED / E-Rate / technology plans – if grant opportunities become available, be ready to participate
Parting Thought…
• It is with some caution that I encourage you to “wait until next year!” With the start of mass testing under the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), everything will not be magically different then. However, I think that the bar will be raised for the use of technology. That will affect us all, probably in a good way. - Craig Williams, Digital Learning Environments Blog http://www.guide2digitallearning.com/blog_craig_williams/wait_until_next_year
Contact Information
Jamey BaiterState Technology Readiness Coordinator (SRC)Illinois State Board of [email protected] – 217-782-5589
Mary O’BrianDirector of AssessmentIllinois State Board of [email protected] - 866.317.6034
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