However, not only have test scores dropped significantly, the United States is much lower in the world rankings. Standardized test marketing companies, primarily Pearson which has over 40% of the market, have benefited from the rise of standardized tests. They use this factor to their advantage as they sell and market all the test books and practice books that help you pass the test, not even the teachers who also have to take a Pearson test in order to prepare you for the test. Low-income families often take a hit for this reason because they are unable to afford any of the pre-test preparation materials and tend to show lower test scores. However, if you are unable to find a job in the future, you should always choose to go to Craigslist and apply to become an "assessment evaluator" for