Technical Requirements for the 2015 emcat

Student Device Specifications

Tablets, Hybrids

Notes about using iPads:

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  You will need the Education Perfect App installed – this is a free download. Schools that require it will be provided instructions on how to access and download it.
  
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  Using a stylus to enter your algebraic working is highly recommended.
  

As an example, the Education Perfect platform has been tested on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 and a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0. Both devices were running Android 4.4, and Google Chrome was used as the web browser. Both of these devices performed acceptably, though the 10-inch screen was preferred to input answers onto.

Notes about using Android Tablets:

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  The Education Perfect App will need to be installed (this is a free download).
  
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  Using a stylus to enter the algebraic working is highly recommended.
  

Windows touch screen devices (such as the Microsoft Surface) are another option for the eMCAT. They will access the assessment via the following website: www.educationperfect.com/touch/.

Notes about using Windows touch screen devices:

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  Using Internet Explorer in Metro mode is the best experience for the Education Perfect touch site.
  
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  Using a stylus to enter the algebraic working is highly recommended.
  
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  It’s important that users try the site out on their device prior to sitting the eMCAT. Because of the massive variety of Windows touch-enabled devices available, it is not possible to test or provide guidance on individual models.
  

Laptops / Desktops

Students sitting the eMCAT on a traditional PC / Mac will be able to type in their algebra on their keyboard. The majority of Laptops and Desktops are supported as long as they have Flash Player and a recent Internet Browser installed.

Browser Options:

	Minimum Version	Recommended Version
Google Chrome	37	Current (42)
Firefox	35	Current (37)
Safari	7	Current (8)
Internet Explorer	10	Current (11)

Flash Player:

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  Flash player version 17 or more recent is required to access Education Perfect on laptops or desktops.
  

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  It is recommended installing the most recent version of Flash Player for security, performance and stability
  

Notes about using traditional Windows / Mac laptops or desktops:

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  Schools running Windows XP won’t be able to upgrade their version of Internet Explorer to IE 10, but they will be able to download and run Google Chrome to get an up-to-date web browser.
  
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  It is recommended running the eMCAT in Full Screen mode on the browser to maximise the amount of space available to view and answer the questions.
  
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  Netbooks may be able to run the eMCAT but are unlikely to be the best choice of device because they generally have very small screens and slow processors.
  

It is critical that schools test out the Education Perfect site before the assessment to ensure that the device will work properly during the assessment.

Preparing for the eMCAT

Notes for students:

There are a few things that you can do to ensure you have the best possible experience for the eMCAT:

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  Make sure that your device is running the latest version of the Operating System software that’s available for it.
  
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  Update your Web Browser to the most recent version available. (Some Web browsers such as Google Chrome will automatically keep themselves up-to-date).
  
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  Remember to charge your device the night before the eMCAT to make sure you don’t run out of power during the assessment!
  
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  Make sure that you know your Username and Password before going into the assessment. If you’ve forgotten these, get them reset before you head in.
  
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  Make sure that your device can connect to your school network. It’s worth having this sorted before the day of the assessment.
  
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  Try it out! Have a test run of a practice assessment on the device you are planning to use, as the input method is different on touchscreens and desktop computers. These practice assessments are available on Education Perfect.
  
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  Make sure that you are familiar with how to enter Algebra into the Education Perfect platform. You don’t want this slowing you down during the assessment.
  
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  If you’re using an iPad or Android device, make sure that you have the most recent version of the Education Perfect App.
  

Notes for teachers

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  Prior to starting the eMCAT, students should hard-close any other apps that they have open on their devices. This is important both to prevent any distractions and to reduce any opportunity for cheating, and it will also help the assessment to run more smoothly on the device.
  

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