This collection
is approved with the following terms of clearance: NCES will submit
final copies of the questionnaires to OMB when they are available.
NCES will also provide OMB with results from the planned focus
groups, analyses of results from the field test assessments, and
any related reports that are completed. NCES shall also keep OMB
apprised of any additional materials it creates to promote the
survey as well as providing information about any "conference" or
other activity that may be conducted to enhance retention in the
sample over the summer. NCES will also keep OMB apprised of on how
well recruitment targets are being met.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2008
03/31/2008
03/31/2008
4,629
0
1,295
2,690
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 was the focus in 2003, and
science literacy will be the focus in 2006. In addition to
assessment data, PISA provides background information on school
context and student demographics to benchmark performance and
inform....
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.