This collection
is approved as amended by ED's revisions of 12/18/96 and 12/19/96
and on the following condition. ED shall further justify the
sampling procedure used for this survey prior to collecting the
information and shall present the justification to OMB for
approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1999
12/31/1999
01/31/1997
400
0
1
810
0
320
0
0
0
This study will develop and recommend
methods for collecting data describing classroom instructional
processes in 8-12th grade mathematics classrooms; (2) explore the
combined use of questionnaires and related teacher log forms to
portray classroom instructional processes; and (3) determine the
feasibility of incorporating such methods into NCES surveys or
other data collection efforts. The study will collect survey data
from 400 randomly sampled secondary mathematics teachers; a subset
of 60 members of this group will keep logs on instruction during
one semester. Statistical analyses will be conducted.....
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.