Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS): 2015 Recruitment and Field Test

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
TIMSS Advanced 2015 Field Test National Adaptations for BQs.xlsx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2014-02-04
TIMSS 2015 Field Test Final Questionnaire Versions Change Request Memo.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2014-02-03
TIMSS 2015 Field Test Final Questionnaire Versions Change Sheet 2014-01-31.pdf Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2014-02-03
TIMSS 2015 Recruitment & Field Test Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2013-10-29
30D_FRN_1850-0695.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-09-03
60D_FRN_1850-0695.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-28
Appendix D TIMSS 2015 NRBA Plan.docx Supplementary Document	2013-06-24
Appendix A & B TIMSS 2015 Recruitment & Field Test Communication Materials.doc Supplementary Document	2013-10-29
TIMSS 2015 Recruitment & Field Test Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-10-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
41446	Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS): 2015 Recruitment and Field Test Other-questionnaire	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1850-0695	ICR Reference No: 201402-1850-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201309-1850-004
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No: 1523.12
Title: Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS): 2015 Recruitment and Field Test
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/10/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/03/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2016	11/30/2016	11/30/2016
Responses	9,944	0	9,944
Time Burden (Hours)	21,815	0	21,815
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is an international assessment of fourth and eighth grade students achievement in mathematics and science. Since its inception in 1995, TIMSS has continued to assess students every 4 years (1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011). Participation in this study provides data on current and past education policies and a comparison of U.S. education policies with its international counterparts. Periodically, TIMSS has also conducted an assessment of advanced mathematics and physics of students at the end of secondary school (1995 and 2008). The United States participated in TIMSS Advanced in 1995, but not in 2008. Because of the current strong policy interest in preparedness for college and for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, the U.S. plans to participate in TIMSS Advanced in 2015. This submission describes the overarching plan for all phases of the data collection, including the field test that will take place in March-April, 2014, and the main study that will take place in April-May, 2015. The purpose of the TIMSS field test is to evaluate new assessment items and background questions (including the new parent questionnaire), to ensure practices that promote low exclusion rates, and to ensure that classroom and student sampling procedures proposed for the main study are successful. This submission requests approval for recruitment for the 2014 field test and the 2015 main study; the 2014 field test data collection for TIMSS at grades 4 and 8 and TIMSS Advanced in grade 12; and a description of the overarching plan for all of the phases of the data collection, including data collection in the 2015 main study.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 20 USC 9543 Name of Law: Education Sciences Reform 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:
	78 FR 38957	06/28/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 54245	09/03/2013
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
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS): 2015 Recruitment and Field Test

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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	9,944	9,944	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	21,815	21,815	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Program change due to reinstatement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,578,570

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: 02/03/2014

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