This package is approved for the field test only. ED will not begin the 2003 full scale study, including sample recruitment, until further OMB clearance. ED will resubmit the full scale study once the results from the field test are available. The supporting statement should describe the results of the field test and any changes that have been made as a result. OMB waives the 60 day public comment period for the resubmission of the full scale study. OMB emphasizes that no portion of the full scale study can begin without explicit OMB approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2004
10/31/2004
10/31/2002
97,750
0
9,600
24,500
0
9,870
0
0
0
The 2002 field test of the National Assessment of Educational Progress will test assessments of reading and math at grades four and eight and of foreign language at grade 12. In addition the field test will cover special background topics of out of school activities and parental involvement in education. Background questionnaires will go to students, their teachers and their schools.
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:
(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;
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.
National Assessment of Educational Progress, 2002 Field Test and 2003 Full Scale Assessment of Reading, Math, and Foreign Language