Pearson Education - Santa Fe, NM

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Intern
Santa Fe, NM
Publishing Industries

About the position

Pearson is offering an 8-week internship in the summer of 2024 for two doctoral students with outstanding psychometric skills who wish to gain experience in large-scale educational assessment. The internship will include hands-on experience working with operational K-12 assessments. Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of Pearson research scientists to gain applied experience on many of the tasks involved in supporting an operational K-12 assessment contract. Specific activities may include various aspects of assessment development, item analysis, standard setting, and technical reporting. This internship is designed to enhance understanding of ways to collaborate and communicate about educational measurement, providing a comprehensive learning experience in the field of psychometrics.

Responsibilities

  • Support operational K-12 assessment contracts
  • Participate in assessment development activities
  • Conduct item analysis and standard setting
  • Assist in technical reporting and documentation
  • Collaborate with research scientists on various projects

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a doctoral program in educational measurement, educational statistics, educational psychology, or a similar program
  • Completion of at least two years of doctoral-level coursework prior to the summer of 2023
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience in educational assessment
  • Opportunity to work with experienced research scientists
  • Networking opportunities within the education industry
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