The Effects of Odyssey Math Software on the Mathematics Achievement of Selected Fourth Grade Students

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Att_Exhibit E School Info Sheet.doc Supplementary Document	2007-03-28
Supporting Statement Part A.doc Supporting Statement A	0000-00-00
Att_Odyssey AppendixD Flowchart.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-27
Att_Odyssey AppendixC PA units.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-27
Att_Odyssey AppendixB CompassLearning.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-27
Att_Odyssey AppendixA Computer Requirements.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-27
Att_Exhibit K Fact Sheet.doc Supplementary Document	2007-03-27
Att_Exhibit D MOU.doc Supplementary Document	2007-03-27
Att_Exhibit C Supt Letter.doc Supplementary Document	2007-03-27
Att_Exhibit B Invitation.doc Supplementary Document	2007-03-27
Att_Exhibit A Theory of Action.doc Supplementary Document	2007-03-27
Supporting Statement Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	0000-00-00

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
179246	Teacher Training Other-training description	New
179245	Teacher Observation Meetings Other-observation checklist	New
179244	Teacher Survey Other-survey	New
179243	Teacher Consent Form Other-consent form	New
179242	School Information Other-demographic report	New
179241	Mailing of Consent Form Other-mailings	New
179240	Child Assent Form and Parent Waiver of Consent Form Other-waiver form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1850-0830	ICR Reference No: 200703-1850-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No: 3272
Title: The Effects of Odyssey Math Software on the Mathematics Achievement of Selected Fourth Grade Students
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/28/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/02/2007
Terms of Clearance: OMB concurs with ED that teachers should only be compensated for professional development when it is not already covered as part of their required professional development hours for employment in their union contracts, and that treatment logs and further professional development activities after the original training are not compensated. Accordingly, teachers who are already paid by their schools for the time spent in the summer training sessions cannot be compensated with the $150 stipend. Data collection activities other than for professional development, as part of the study, can be minimally compensated. However, in the context of a larger study, OMB appreciates that ED agrees that each data collection activity should not be compensated separately. Rather, they should be seen as a set of activities in which the study participants agree to participate. Accordingly, the teacher stipends for the completion of the 10 minute survey and participation in the three classroom observations must be eliminated.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	3,286	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	6,598	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Support for the idea of developing stronger mathematics curricula comes from all stakeholders in education today. Despite the importance of mathematics education there have been a limited number of interventions that meet the need. Odyssey® Math may be an exception and is designed to offer opportunities to engage in more challenging mathematics in (presumably) interesting contexts. Despite the promise the intervention holds, existing studies on Odyssey® Math have not adequately controlled for threats to the internal validity. The Regional Education Lab Mid-Atlantic plans to remedy that and has designed a multi-site CRT to evaluate the effectiveness of Odyssey® Math in improving math scores. This document presents the Supporting Statement for a multi-site cluster randomized control trial (or multi-site CRT) designed to test the impacts of Odyssey Math Software in 4th grade classrooms in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States (PA, MD, NJ, DE, DC).

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 3807	01/26/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 15664	04/02/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Teacher Consent Form
Teacher Observation Meetings
Teacher Training
Child Assent Form and Parent Waiver of Consent Form
Mailing of Consent Form
Teacher Survey
School Information

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	3,286	0	0	3,286	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,598	0	0	6,598	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,231,745

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 04/02/2007

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