ivey_family
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- Apr 11, 2011
My state (NC) employs teachers to work on test development for both state testing and a test prep service provided through NCState. It's pretty lucrative - esp. considering the time involved and amount of annoyance in the task, but you have to be actively teaching to get started with them. I found out about it through state mailings to department leads. I would have no idea how else to go about finding this type of gig.
I'm actually highly opposed to multiple choice testing as the be-all and end-all of education,which it has turned into. On the other hand, if there are going to be people making a profit off this nonsense, then I say if you can't beat 'em, join 'em! Besides it makes affording Disney a lot easier.
Sounds like a good deal for you! I agree with you about the standardized testing, but, hey, you may as well get something out of the silliness! I'll have to look around a little bit to see if anything like that is offered in Michigan (though I'm not teaching and my certificate has lapsed now.)
Thanks for sharing, Sandi!
Regards,
C.