This clearance request covers all pilot, field, and full scale assessment and survey activities of the National Assessment of Educational Progress. This is the third of three clearance packages for the NAEP 2007 assessment activities. This package covers two studies intended to study measures of student background characteristics. These
are a new set of questions for students to respond to and a study looking at a potential link to census block level information.
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.