TIMMS change worksheet adding final versions of the Main Study and Advanced Main Study Questionnaires

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT
CHANGE WORKSHEET
2015 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS:2015) Main Study –
Final Questionnaire Versions Change Request
Agency/Subagency

OMB Control Number

U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences
Enter only items that change
Agency form number(s)
Annual reporting and record keeping
hour burden
Number of respondent
Total annual responses
Percent of these responses
collected electronically
Total annual hours

1850-0695 v.6

Current Record

New Record

NA

NA

29,261
30,187

29,261
30,187

14%

14%

27,301

27,301

Difference

0

Explanation of difference

NA

Program change

0
0

Adjustment
Annual reporting and record keeping
cost burden (in thousands of dollars)
Total annualized capital/startup
costs
Total annual costs (O&M)
Total annualized cost requested
Difference

NA

NA

NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

Explanation of difference

NA
NA

Program change
Adjustment
Other change**

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. The materials, procedures, and respondent burden for the 2015 TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced main study
data collection that will take place in March-May, 2015, were approved in September 2014 (OMB# 1850-0695
v.5). This submission updates the OMB# 1850-0695 v.5 clearance package with the final versions of grades 4, 8,
and 12 questionnaires.
Signature of Senior Official or designee:

Date:

For OIRA Use

October 16, 2014

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**This form cannot be used to extend an expiration date
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