Evaluating Student Need for Developmental or Remedial Courses at Postsecondary Education Institutions (Formerly titled Survey of Placement Tests and Cut-Scores in Higher Education Institutions).

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form Appendix A-1 Evaluating Student Need for Developmental or Remedial Courses at Postsecondary Education Institutions (Formerly titled Survey of Placement Tests and Cut-Scores in Higher Education Institutions) Form and Instruction	New
Pilot - Appendix C draft interview protocol.docx Supplementary Document	2010-09-08
Pilot - Appendix B survey manager contact log.docx Supplementary Document	2010-09-08
Pilot - Supplemental information for OMB Aug 9 2010.docx Supplementary Document	2010-09-08
Pilot - Appendix A interviewer training manual.docx Supplementary Document	2010-09-08
NAGB OMB2 Appendix A-2 (9-2-10).doc Supplementary Document	2010-09-08
NAGB OMB2 Appendix A-1 (9-2-10).doc Supplementary Document	2010-09-08
NAGB OMB2 Appendix B (9-2-10).doc Supplementary Document	2010-09-08
NAGB OMB Section B (6-17-10).doc Supporting Statement B	2010-06-17
NAGB OMB2 Section A (9-2-10).doc Supporting Statement A	2010-09-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
193304	Evaluating Student Need for Developmental or Remedial Courses at Postsecondary Education Institutions (Formerly titled Survey of Placement Tests and Cut-Scores in Higher Education Institutions) Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3098-0006	ICR Reference No: 201006-3098-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NAGB	Agency Tracking No: NAGB 001 -2010
Title: Evaluating Student Need for Developmental or Remedial Courses at Postsecondary Education Institutions (Formerly titled Survey of Placement Tests and Cut-Scores in Higher Education Institutions).
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: 09/14/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/17/2010
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved only for the pilot phase. Before proceeding with the full-scale data collection, NAGB will resubmit this collection to OMB, along with a report on the pilot findings. OMB requests that this report include an assessment of (1) what was learned, (2) any changes made to the proposed collection or collection protocols, (3) ongoing methodological concerns, (4) pilot response rates, (5) measures taken in the pilot to attain those response rates, and (6) feasibility and cost of reproducing the pilot rates in the full-scale data collection. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507(a)(1)(D), NAGB will publish a Federal Register notice announcing that the collection has been transmitted to OMB for review, along with a 30-day public comment period.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2013	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,520	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,140	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: A nationally representative survey of postsecondary education institutions to determine the tests used and the cut-scores employed in making decisions about placement into entry-level credit bearing coursework and into remedial/developmental courses.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 279 302 Name of Law: National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act
  

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:
	73 FR 242	12/16/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 116	06/17/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Evaluating Student Need for Developmental or Remedial Courses at Postsecondary Education Institutions (Formerly titled Survey of Placement Tests and Cut-Scores in Higher Education Institutions)	Appendix A-1, Appendix A-2	EVALUATING STUDENT NEED FOR DEVELOPMENTAL OR REMEDIAL COURSES AT POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS version for 2-year institutions ,   EVALUATING STUDENT NEED FOR DEVELOPMENTAL OR REMEDIAL COURSES AT POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS version for 4-year institutions

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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	1,520	0	0	1,520	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,140	0	0	1,140	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: A nationally representative survey of postsecondary education institutions to determine the tests used and the cut-scores employed in making decisions about placement into entry-level credit bearing coursework and into remedial/developmental courses.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $499,000

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]? No

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)? No

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: 06/17/2010

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