How to Score Tests at Home

If you are a teacher, former teacher or simply a graduate of a four-year college, you may be eligible to score the increasing numbers of standardized tests being administered on the state and national levels. With the convenience and sometimes flexibility of these stay-at-home jobs, all you need is computer access and a knack for scoring and rating.

Instructions

1. Look up Pearson's website, to research one of the major testing and educational companies (see Resources below). They offer flexible scoring and online applications. They also outline the different requirements for each testing job. If you are a teacher or former teacher, you will need to send in a copy of your certificate or credential.

2. Access the website of the Educational Testing Service (see Resources below). Another major testing company, ETS administers yet more exams. The procedure is basically the same: apply online and wait for a response.

3. Understand that while some scoring is flexible, other scoring needs to be done within certain timeframes (4 to 8 hour shifts) based on East Coast time.

4. Recognize that the scoring jobs come in spurts. You may work intensely for a week or more, then go one or more months without a job.

5. Be prepared to read a lot of essays. (Other sections of tests can be scored electronically.) Elementary school writing may be easier to read than high school writing, depending on your background.