Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2015 (TIMSS:2015) Main Study

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2014-20354.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-09-02
TIMSS 2015 Main Study Response to 30-day Public Comment.doc Supplementary Document	2014-09-02
Part B TIMSS 2015 Main Study.docx Supporting Statement B	2014-07-17
Appendix D TIMSS 2015 Main Study NRBA Plan.docx Supplementary Document	2014-07-17
Appendix A & B TIMSS 2015 Main Study Communication Materials.doc Supplementary Document	2014-07-17
Part A TIMSS 2015 Main Study.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-09-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
41446	Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS): 2015 Recruitment and Field Test Other-Appendix C2 US National Changes to TIMSS 2015 Main Study I	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1850-0695	ICR Reference No: 201407-1850-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201402-1850-001
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No: 1523.14
Title: Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2015 (TIMSS:2015) Main Study
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/22/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/24/2014
Terms of Clearance: OMB appreciates the advance briefings and close collaboration with NCES during the survey development process for TIMMS and other international assessments given the limited flexibility in addressing changes during the required OMB review period.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2017	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2016
Responses	30,187	0	9,944
Time Burden (Hours)	27,301	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 is for the 2015 TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced main study data collection that will take place in March-May, 2015.

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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:
	79 FR 43030	07/24/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 43030	07/24/2014
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	30,187	9,944	0	20,243	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	27,301	21,815	0	5,486	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 request is for the recruitment and data collection for the main study. There is a change in burden in relation to the burden approved in the current record because the last approval was for the field test and for the main study recruitment (OMB# 1850-0695 v.3), which included estimates for 10 states plus Puerto Rico. However, only Florida will participate at grades 4 and 8 as a benchmarking state. In addition, the school sample size for TIMSS Advanced was increased somewhat in order to achieve the needed number of student participants.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,658,124

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: 07/24/2014

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