Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) (KA)

OMB Control No: 1850-0755	ICR Reference No: 200508-1850-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200501-1850-001
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) (KA)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/28/2005
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/10/2005
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved with the following terms of clearance: NCES will submit final copies of the questionnaires to OMB when they are available. NCES will also provide OMB with results from the planned focus groups, analyses of results from the field test assessments, and any related reports that are completed. NCES shall also keep OMB apprised of any additional materials it creates to promote the survey as well as providing information about any "conference" or other activity that may be conducted to enhance retention in the sample over the summer. NCES will also keep OMB apprised of on how well recruitment targets are being met.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2008	03/31/2008	03/31/2008
Responses	4,629	0	1,295
Time Burden (Hours)	2,690	0	1,017
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a new system of international assessments that focus on 15-year olds ' capabilities in reading literacy, mathematics literacy, and science literacy. PISA 2000 was the first cycle of PISA, which will be conducted every three years, with a primary focus on one area for each cycle. PISA 2000 focuses on reading literacy, mathematics literacy was the focus in 2003, and science literacy will be the focus in 2006. In addition to assessment data, PISA provides background information on school context and student demographics to benchmark performance and inform....

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) (KA)

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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	4,629	1,295	0	3,334	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,690	1,017	0	1,673	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:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

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: 08/10/2005

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