This collection
is approved for the field test only and with the following terms of
clearance including the responses from NCES on 11/10/2004. NCES
shall provide any changes to the questionnaires when they become
available from the international committee. NCES is reminded to
plan accordingly to ensure adequate time to complete PRA
requirements prior to the time that is needed for recruiting
schools.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2005
04/30/2005
1,807
0
0
1,017
0
0
0
0
0
The Program for International Student
Assessment (PISA) is a new system of international assessments that
focus on 15-year olds' capabilities in reading literacy,
mathematics literacy, and science literacy. PISA 2000 was the first
cycle of PISA, which will be conducted every three years, with a
primary focus on one area for each cycle. PISA 200 focuses on
reading literacy; mathematics literacy will be the focus in 2003,
and science literacy in 2006. In addition, to assessment data, PISA
provides background information on schoon context and student
demographics to benchmarks performance and inform policy.
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.