This collection
is approved as amended by ED's memoranda of 4/21/95 and 5/1/95.
While ED was limited in making substantial revisions in the survey
since a number of countries have already begun testing, ED agrees
to consider all of OMB's original comments before the survey is
finalized and before any additional tests are piloted and will make
the requested changes, or ED will provide sufficient justification
as to why the changes have not been made.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1996
12/31/1996
1,200
0
0
1,200
0
0
0
0
0
THIS STUDY IS BEING CONDUCTED TO TEST
THE RELIABILITY OF A STUDENT TEST DEVELOPED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR
ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT (OECD). THIS INSTRUMENT ONLY
INCLUDES QUESTIONS PREVIOUSLY TESTED AND USED IN AT LEAST ONE
COUNTRY. ALL RESPONDENTS WILL BE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS. TOPICS TO BE
ASSESSED ARE CIVICS AND SURVIVAL SKILLS.
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.