The Effects of a Hybrid Secondary School Course in Algebra 1 on Teacher Practices, Classroom Quality and Adolescent Learning

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Teacher Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
Scheduling Form Form and Instruction	New
Information for Teachers Form and Instruction	New
Study Awareness Materials and Commitment Statements Form and Instruction	New
ED-OMB Hybrid QandA Dec07-Jan08.doc Supplementary Document	2008-01-10
OMB Part A.REL Appalachia Task 2B Jan 11 2007 final.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-01-29
Att_OMB Part B.REL Appalachia Task 2B Sept 28.doc Supporting Statement B	2007-10-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
182328	Teacher Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
182327	Scheduling Form Form and Instruction	New
182326	Information for Teachers Form and Instruction	New
182325	Study Awareness Materials and Commitment Statements Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1850-0851	ICR Reference No: 200710-1850-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No: 3411
Title: The Effects of a Hybrid Secondary School Course in Algebra 1 on Teacher Practices, Classroom Quality and Adolescent Learning
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: 02/01/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/12/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	372	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	131	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Algebra I has emerged in recent years as a critical gatekeeper course, necessary to prepare students for the rigorous mathematics curriculum required for high school graduation and successful post-secondary experiences. Therefore, providing Algebra I teachers with the very best resources and professional development to ensure effective instruction has become a priority in Kentucky and across the nation. This research study is designed to test, through a rigorous experimental design, an approach that combines online and technology enhanced instruction with face-to-face classroom instruction to address this need. This hybrid or “blended” approach has shown promising results in Kentucky and elsewhere.Teachers who receive the intervention in this study will apply the hybrid approach using the Kentucky Virtual High School’s (KVHS) online course curriculum in Algebra I. They will be supported by extensive professional development in hybrid instruction and research-based practices for teaching Algebra I. The KVHS course is fully aligned with national and new state standards for Algebra instruction. Theresults on improved instructional practices, classroom quality, and student learning will be compared to those in control sites in which Algebra I instruction will continue as it has with traditional classroom instruction. Participating schools will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group in Spring 2008 and participating teachers will assume the intervention or control status assigned to their school. Baseline data collection for both intervention and control groups will begin in the fall 2008, and continue each semester through spring 2010. Participating teachers in the intervention schools will begin professional development in May 2008, and will continue with the facilitated face-to-face and online support of a master teacher as they implement the intervention in 2008-2009. Teachers will continue to have access to all of the online resources for instruction in 2009-2010, as well as on-demand support from KVHS. Results of the study will be made available following a technical review by the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 279 U.S.C. 9564 Part D Section 174 Name of Law: Education Sciences Reform of 2002
  

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 39609	07/19/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 58064	10/12/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Study Awareness Materials and Commitment Statements	N/A, N/A	Study Awareness Materials and Commitment Statement , Superintendent, Principal & Teachers ,   Study Awareness Materials and Commitment Statements
Teacher Questionnaire	N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A	Hybrid Algebra I Teacher Questionnaire ,   Algebra I Control Teacher Questionnaire ,   Hybrid Algebra I Teacher Questionnaire ,   Algebra I Control Teacher Questionnaire
Information for Teachers	N/A	Information for Teachers
Scheduling Form	N/A	Scheduling Form

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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	372	0	0	372	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	131	0	0	131	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: $702,694

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: 10/12/2007

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