Device and Internet Verification
The device and internet verification steps outlined below must be performed on the devices that students will be using for the assessment.
The TIMSS Player is typically accessed online on school devices.
TIMSS Player minimum device requirements are as follows:
| Compatible Devices |
Browser |
Screen Resolution |
Screen Size |
PCs
Chromebooks
Macs |
The latest version of Google Chrome is strongly recommended
(or no more than two versions behind) |
At least 1280 x 800 or 1366 x 768 |
12″ or more recommended
9.7″ minimum |
The TIMSS Player is not compatible with tablets nor iPads. It is compatible with any Operating System (OS) that can run a modern browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer 11, Edge, Safari, Opera). The browser version should be up to date or no more than two versions behind the latest available version.
A designated staff person (e.g., the test administrator, principal, or IT specialist) should complete the steps outlined in the “Device and Internet Verification” section of the School Information Form and report the device verification results in full. The completion of this section will enable CMEC staff to review the device and internet capacities of your school. If needed, CMEC will communicate with your school to send USB keys and/or up to 25 laptops to administer the assessment.
If a school does not have sufficient internet access, CMEC will send USB keys to launch the TIMSS Player. The school contact may be requested to change the assessment date depending on laptop availability.
Watch this video to learn about the steps required to complete device and internet verification. Use the menu on the left for more information on each step.