Technology Setup

Use the information on this page to prepare your school's technology for online testing, including downloading the MCAS Student Kiosk by selecting an operating system below.

Download the MCAS Student Kiosk

Chromebook

Detailed instructions for setting up the 2025-26 MCAS web app for ChromeOS and extension are provided in the MCAS Student Kiosk Technology Guide below.

iPad

(opens in new tab) Download MCAS Student Kiosk for iPad

Note: The name of the app is "iTester." The first time the app is used on a student testing device, select "MCAS".

Linux

(opens in new tab) Download MCAS Student Kiosk for Linux

Mac

(opens in new tab) Download MCAS Student Kiosk for Mac

Windows

(opens in new tab) Download MCAS Student Kiosk for Windows

Technology Guides

(opens in new tab) MCAS Student Kiosk Technology Guide

Additional Resources

(opens in new tab) MCAS Student Kiosk ChromeOS Application Installation Quick Copy

Excerpts from the MCAS Student Kiosk Technology Guide

(opens in new tab) Part I: Introduction

(opens in new tab) Part II: Technology Guidelines

(opens in new tab) Part III: Technology Setup

Part IV: MCAS Student Kiosk Installation

A. (opens in new tab) Updated for 2025–26: ChromeOS Application Installation
B. (opens in new tab) iPadOS Application Installation
C. (opens in new tab) Linux Kiosk Installation
D. (opens in new tab) Mac OS Kiosk Installation
E. (opens in new tab)Windows OS Kiosk Installation

(opens in new tab) Part V: Site Readiness Testing and Site Certification

(opens in new tab) Appendix A: Student Tools, Accessibility Features, and Accommodations Unavailable for Site Readiness

(opens in new tab) Appendix B: MCAS Student Kiosk Error Message Guidance for Technology Staff