This collection
is approved for the remainder of the field test only. NCES will
provide a briefing to OMB on the results of this field test and its
plans for the main study prior to beginning recruitment of schools
for the main study. NCES will submit the final questionnaires and
ICR for the main study to OMB with a notice in the Federal Register
allowing 30 days for public comment; the 60 day Federal Register
notice is waived.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2008
03/31/2008
04/30/2005
1,295
0
1,807
1,017
0
1,017
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 2000 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 school context and student
demographics to benchmark 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.