NAPLAN BYOD REQUIREMENTS
In 2018, for the first time, students will sit NAPLAN online, with only Year 3 students completing a paper-based writing test. All students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are expected to participate in the annual NAPLAN tests. As a BYOD school we need to ensure that the device students in Year 3 and 5 are using meets the technical requirements.
Minimum technical specifications for BYO Devices
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Minimum requirements |
Not supported |
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Locked-down browser |
Operating system |
Hardware |
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iPad |
Locked-down browser app for iOS |
iOS 10.3.3 |
iPad Air Note: Emoji and auto-capitalisation to be manually disabled |
iPad Mini, Mini 2, Mini 3, Mini 4 (all models) iPad 1 (A1219 and A1337) |
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Android tablet |
Locked-down browser app for Android |
Android 5.0 |
Device manufactured during 2013 or later with minimum 1GB RAM, 1Ghz processor Note: Dictation/voice commands to be manually disabled and default keyboard without spellcheck or predictive text to be selected |
Use of g-board keyboard, or other on-screen keyboard with built-in spellcheck or predictive text |
General requirements
The following list includes the general requirements for NAPLAN Online in 2018.
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Equipment |
Minimum requirements |
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Locked-down browser app for iOS |
1. Go to App Store / Google Play 2. Search NAP Locked down browser 3. Install |
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Headphones, earphones, earbuds |
Headphones, earphones or earbuds must be available for the spelling and numeracy tests |
This locked-down browser will need to be installed by families in Year 3 and 5 who currently bring their own device to school.
To assist with our preparation, we ask parents of Year 3 and 5 students to complete this survey.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOUR CHILD'S DEVICE DOESN'T MEET TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS THEY WILL HAVE ACCESS TO A SCHOOL DEVICE.
Click here to access a more detailed brochure about NAPLAN Online - Information for parents and carers 2018.
Remember to get an idea of what the tests look like, visit the NAPLAN DEMONSTRATION SITE
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Katie Smith - |