The Congressionally-mandated 2002
National Assessment of Educational Progress will assess writing and
reading knowledge among 4th, 8th and 12th graders. To provide
contextual information to interpret the assessment information,
relevant background characteristics of the students and their
schools and teachers are gathered as well. The clearance package
provides all of the background questions and supporting information
for the field test and the main study. The results of the main
study will be used to provide descriptive information about
programs and practices in the teaching of....
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.