Approved. Upon resubmission, ED will report on the following: (1) non-response rates and the effects, if any, of such non- response, (2) the results of the incentive package offered to schools, as agreed upon in ED's memo dated 11/18/02, of $200 cash and non-cash products valuing up to $135, (3) the results of the incentive evaluation questionnaire and non-interview report form (refer to OMB memo dated 10/23/02).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2006
03/31/2006
25,710
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20,730
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The TIMSS 2003 will assess the mathematical and science knowledge of students in over 50 participating countries. This is the third cycle of TIMSS studies. Previous TIMSS were conducted in 1994-1995 and in 1999. TIMSS 2003 will go to fourth and eighth graders in the United States. In addition to the assessments, in each participating country, the selected students and their 4th grade teachers and 8th grade science and math teachers, and math teachers, and administrators of the selected schools will also fill out background questionnaires to learn about curricula, instruction, home context, & school characteristics & policies.
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.
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS): 2003 (KA)