Approved
consistent with ED's memo to OMB of 4/16/99. In addition, ED agrees
to provide schools with a remuneration on the condition that the
schools use it to pay expenses associated with administering the
test, and any residual is used for school supplies.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2002
04/30/2002
1,860
0
0
1,200
0
0
0
0
0
PISA will collect policy-oriented and
internationally comparable indicators of student achievement at the
"end" of secondary school on a timely and regular basis (every 3
years). For comparability with other education systems around the
world, 15-year-old students will be assessed in the U.S., and
comparisons of results will be made with approximately 30
countries.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.