Minimum System Requirements

Workstation

Video Hosting on a Server

Package	Grades	Storage Requirements
Upper Elementary	3 to 6	10.6 GB
Middle School	5 to 8	7.6 GB
Elementary/Middle	3 to 8	10.6 GB
Junior High School	6 to 9	14.3 GB
High School	6 to 11	14.3 GB

Required Plug-inss

Math ML Reader 2.1

For PC Users – MathPlayer:

To properly view the mathematic problems on the test pages, use Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser, version 6.0 or later, and install Design Science's MathPlayer software.
To install MathPlayer, click here.

For Mac Users – Firefox 2.x or higher

To properly view the mathematic problems on the test pages, install Mozilla’s Internet browser, Firefox 2.x or higher. To install Firefox 3.x for Macs, click here. When the dialog box pops up, click Run. Follow installation instructions.

In addition to Firefox, certain math fonts will need to be installed. The font installer package can be downloaded by clicking here. When the dialog box opens, click ‘Open’. It will download to your Desktop (or to your default location) Open the file with SmithMicro Software’s StuffIt Expander. Once the file is unstuffed, click on the installer to begin the installation process.

Note: Safari and Internet Explorer for Macs is not compatible with Ascend (math fonts will not display properly).

For All Users, PC & Mac:

Java 1.5_01 or higher

To properly view the questions and instruction, install Sun Microsystems Java. Note: If using Mac OS X, Java is already installed; therefore skip this step. To install Java, click here.

QuickTime 7.3 or higher

To properly view the video instruction, install Apple QuickTime. To install QuickTime, click here.

Adobe Reader 8.0 or higher

To properly view the printable study guide pages and objective summaries, install Adobe Acrobat Reader. To install Acrobat Reader, click here.

Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher

To properly view the interactive simulations, install Adobe Flash Player.
To install Adobe Flash Player, click here.