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Marking of the 2009 NAPLAN Writing task is scheduled for the week beginning Monday May 18 and will continue until Friday June 12.

Although markers will not be required for Reading and Numeracy in 2008, it is anticipated that they may be needed in future years.

Qualified teachers will undertake the Writing marking and expressions of interest will be sought from eligible teachers.

Participation in marking is recognised by WACOT and the Professional Learning Institute as system-endorsed professional development.

Further information about marking the Writing task and an Expression of Interest form will be available early in 2009.

The closing date for submission of the Expression of Interest will be 27 March 2009.

INFORMATION

• All assessments are scanned and marked on screen.

• Markers will work in small teams with a group leader.

• Strict reliability and comparability measures are adopted and monitored by the group leader.

• Markers can choose to attend either a day or evening session. Day session times are 8.30am to 3.00pm and evening session times are 4.00 pm to 9.00pm.

• Once marking has begun, markers are expected to attend every session and cannot change between day and evening sessions.

• All marking will be carried out at the Ascot Racecourse Grandstand.

• To view the Narrative Marking Rubric and Criteria for Marking click on the following http:www.naplan.edu au/test_samples/writing/writing.html

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Teaching qualifications

Desirable

• Previous experience in marking NAPLAN, WALNA or MSE9 Writing.

• Other MSE or system level marking.

• Interest in literacy assessment and development.

Both primary and secondary teachers are encouraged to apply. Teachers who are currently employed at a school will need to obtain their principal’s endorsement to participate in the marking.