Approved. Upon
resubmission, ED will report on the following: (1) non-response
rates and the effects, if any, of such non- response, (2) the
results of the incentive package offered to schools, as agreed upon
in ED's memo dated 11/18/02, of $200 cash and non-cash products
valuing up to $135, (3) the results of the incentive evaluation
questionnaire and non-interview report form (refer to OMB memo
dated 10/23/02).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2006
03/31/2006
25,710
0
0
20,730
0
0
0
0
0
The TIMSS 2003 will assess the
mathematical and science knowledge of students in over 50
participating countries. This is the third cycle of TIMSS studies.
Previous TIMSS were conducted in 1994-1995 and in 1999. TIMSS 2003
will go to fourth and eighth graders in the United States. In
addition to the assessments, in each participating country, the
selected students and their 4th grade teachers and 8th grade
science and math teachers, and math teachers, and administrators of
the selected schools will also fill out background questionnaires
to learn about curricula, instruction, home context, & school
characteristics & policies.
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.