THIS REQUEST, AS
AMENDED BY THE MEMO SUBMITTED TO OMB ON 2/5/87 BY MR. SONG OF
EDUCATION, IS APPROVED UNDER CONDITION THAT QUESTION 5 OF THE
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE REVISED IN TERMS OF CLARITY AND
ACCURACY. THE COGNITIVE TEST ITEMS HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO ED. FOR
SAFEKEEPING.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1988
06/30/1988
11,844
0
0
6,633
0
0
0
0
0
CONGRESS MANDATED THE COLLECTION OF
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT SURVEY DATA. DEVELOPMENT OF OBJECTIVES,
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS, AND EXERCISES AND FIELD-TESTING OF ITEMS FOR
THE 1987-88 ASSESSMENTS IN WRITING, READING, CITIZENSHIP, AND U.S.
HISTORY WILL OCCUR DURING THE 1987 SCHOOL YEAR. RESULTS WILL BE
USED TO SELECT EXERCISES FOR THE 1987-1988 ASSESSMENT. RESPONDENTS
WILL BE STUDENTS
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.