Cleared as a
pretest only; if the results from the pretest suggest that a field
test should be conducted, the field test must go through the full
OMB clearance process.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2003
12/31/2003
5,750
0
0
1,438
0
0
0
0
0
The NAEP Technology Based Assessment
Project (TBA) is meant to explore the feasibility and best methods
for assessing mathematics and writing on line. It is also intended
to explore students' abilities to solve problems in technology-rich
environments. It is anticipated that in the future such
technology-based assessments will reduce assessment burden by
allowing, among other things, for online administration and scoring
of assessment instruments. The pilot study uses background
questions and items from suitable subject questionnaires, including
questions about computer uses that.....
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1320.8(b)(3).
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the proposed collection of information, that the certification
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(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
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(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;
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