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 Attachment B-2 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	Modified
NAGB OMB Attachment C (1-10-11).docx Supplementary Document	2011-01-11
NAGB OMB Attachment B-2 (1-10-11).docx Supplementary Document	2011-01-11
NAGB OMB Attachment B-1 (1-10-11).docx Supplementary Document	2011-01-11
NAGB_OMB-Attachment_A-Pilot_test_report_(1-10-11).docx Supplementary Document	2011-01-11
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 (Revised 1-10-11).docx Supporting Statement B	2011-01-11
NAGB OMB Section A (Revised 1-10-11).docx Supporting Statement A	2011-01-11

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	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3098-0006	ICR Reference No: 201101-3098-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201006-3098-001
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: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 05/06/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/13/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2013	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2013
Responses	1,520	0	1,520
Time Burden (Hours)	1,140	0	1,140
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:
	76 FR 9	01/13/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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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, Attachment B-1, Attachment B-2	EVALUATING STUDENT NEED FOR DEVELOPMENTAL OR REMEDIAL COURSES AT POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ,   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 ,   EVALUATING STUDENT NEED FOR DEVELOPMENTAL OR REMEDIAL COURSES AT POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The estimated burden change is based on a sample size of 1670 with a response rate of 85%, for a total of 1,420 responses. The pilot test results (see pilot test report, attached) indicate that the original estimate of 45 minutes for completing the survey form was too high and should be reduced to 30 minutes. Not reported above, but included in the Justification Section A (page 8, Table A-2)is an estimate of an additional 265 hours for follow-up contacts with respondents and non-respondents, for a total burden estimate of 975 hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $571,625

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]? No

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: 01/13/2011

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