Withdrawn and
continue. This collection was previoulsy approved through 4/2002.
ED resubmitted under the mistaken assumption that the collection
was to expire on 4/2000.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2002
04/30/2002
04/30/2002
1,860
0
1,860
1,200
0
0
0
0
0
PISA will collection policy-oriented
and internationally- comparable indicators of student achievement
in reading, mathematics, and science at the "end" of secondary
school on a timely and regular basis (every three 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.