MAP Reading Fluency Tech Specs and Setup - July 2025 - 1 of 5

Oct 3, 2026

Uploaded by Aditya

MAP Reading Fluency testing guidance specifying required devices, audio hardware, and supported browser or app setups. The checklist covers one device per student, over-the-ear headsets with passive noise canceling and a boom microphone, and preferred USB or 3.5 mm connections by device type. It provides platform-by-platform requirements for Windows, macOS, Chromebook, and iPad, plus supported Chrome/Edge minimum versions. It also details before-test-day steps and how to set headsets as the default recording and playback device.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages5

Reading Time13 min

AccessFree to download

Preparing testing devices

Devices and software required

Browser versions supported

Before-test-day checklist

Equipment check

Setting headsets as the default device

Windows settings

Mac settings

Chromebook settings

iPad check

MAP READING FLUENCY TECH SPECS AND SETUP Preparing testing devices Devices and software required l One device per student with required software and updates (see specifications below) l Over the ear, rather than earbuds l Passive noise-canceling l Boom microphone l USB connection preferred for computer desktops and laptops; 3.5 mm jacks can be used for Chromebook and iPad devices For most devices, you can conduct testing with an approved browser ([website is student.mapnwea.org](website is student.mapnwea.org)) . However, testing on an iPad requires an app. | Device | Operating System | Chrome | Microsoft Edge | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | PC | Windows® 10 minimum | Yes | Yes | | Mac® | macOS® 12 minimum | Yes | No | | Chromebook™ | Google Chrome™ 120 minimum | Yes | No | | iPad®
(not iPad mini) | iPadOS 16 minimum | No—use MAP Reading Fluency Testing App* | | Browser versions supported l Chrome 131 minimum l Microsoft Edge 131 minimum © 2024 NWEA NWEA and MAP are registered trademarks, and MAP Growth and MAP Reading Fluency are trademarks, of NWEA in the United States and other countries. The names of other companies and their products mentioned are the trademarks of their respective owners. JULY 2025 MAP READING FLUENCY TECH SPECS AND SETUP | 1 OF 5 Before-test-day checklist l Check that testing devices, browsers, and apps are up to date l Set headset as default for each device (see below) l Perform initial equipment check for each device (see below) l Charge devices l Coordinate use of devices with others, if necessary | | Windows
desktop or
laptop | Mac desktop
or laptop | Chromebook | iPad (recommended for pre– K and K students) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Setting | See directions if | See directions | Headset should be automatically recognized and used; if you | | | headset as default | needed | if needed | experience issues, see the following directions | | | Equipment check | l Log [into teach.mapnwea.org](into teach.mapnwea.org)
l Select MAP Reading Fluency
l Click the Proctor Dashboard tab
l Click Check Equipment
l Test speakers and mic | | | l Launch the app
l Tap the Hardware Check link (before student login)
l Test speakers and mic | JULY 2025 MAP READING FLUENCY TECH SPECS AND SETUP | 2 OF 5 Setting headsets as the default device Windows settings 1. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >Sound 2. In both the Playback and Recording tabs, ensure the headset marked as the default device with a green checkmark (note that the headset may be categorized as “Speakers”; look for the name of the headset in gray to confirm it is the correct device) JULY 2025 MAP READING FLUENCY TECH SPECS AND SETUP | 3 OF 5 Mac settings 1. Go to System Preferences > Sound 2. In both the Output and Input tabs: a. Select the headset and microphone b. Important: ensure the Mute box next to the volume slider is unchecked JULY 2025 MAP READING FLUENCY TECH SPECS AND SETUP | 4 OF 5 Chromebook settings 1. Go to System Tray (lower-right corner) 2. Next to the Volume slider, click the headphone icon 3. Under both Output and Input, make sure the headset and mic are selected iPad check 1. Swipe down from the top-right edge of any screen to open the Control Center 2. Tap the circular icon on the upper right of the Music card to see your devices 3. Choose your headset, if necessary JULY 2025 MAP READING FLUENCY TECH SPECS AND SETUP | 5 OF 5

FAQs

What headset features are required for MAP Reading Fluency testing?

Use an over-the-ear headset with passive noise-canceling and a boom microphone, connected via USB when possible (or 3.5 mm where supported).

Which browsers and minimum versions are supported for most devices?

Chrome and Microsoft Edge must be at version 131 minimum for supported testing through an approved browser on standard devices.

How is headset input/output set as the default on Windows and Mac?

On Windows, set the headset as the default in both Playback and Recording within the Sound settings (Control Panel path provided). On Mac, select the headset and microphone in both Output and Input within System Preferences > Sound and ensure the mute box near the volume slider is unchecked.

Oct 3, 2026

Uploaded by Aditya