OMB appreciates the advance briefings and close collaboration with NCES during the survey development process for TIMMS and other international assessments given the limited flexibility in addressing changes during the required OMB review period.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2017
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2016
30,187
0
9,944
27,301
0
21,815
0
0
0
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. This submission is for the 2015 TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced main study data collection that will take place in March-May, 2015.
US Code:
20 USC 9543
Name of Law: Education Sciences Reform Act
This request is for the recruitment and data collection for the main study. There is a change in burden in relation to the burden approved in the current record because the last approval was for the field test and for the main study recruitment (OMB# 1850-0695 v.3), which included estimates for 10 states plus Puerto Rico. However, only Florida will participate at grades 4 and 8 as a benchmarking state. In addition, the school sample size for TIMSS Advanced was increased somewhat in order to achieve the needed number of student participants.
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.
2014-20354.pdf
TIMSS 2015 Main Study Response to 30-day Public Comment.doc
Part B TIMSS 2015 Main Study.docx
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS): 2015 Recruitment and Field Test