D. Complete 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 hosts the assessment and is typically accessed online via the school or student 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 |
Please note that 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.
To determine your school's device and internet compatibility with the TIMSS Player, a designated staff person (e.g., the test administrator, principal, or IT specialist) should follow the steps below, then report the results in the "Device and Internet Verification" section of the School Information Form. Verifying and reporting the verficiation results will enable CMEC staff to confirm your school's device and internet compatibility with the TIMSS Player. In the event that school or student devices or internet is found to be incompatible, CMEC will communicate with your school to send USB keys and/or up to 25 laptops to administer the assessment.