This clearance request is for the
background questions for the National Assessment of Educational
Progress Long-Term Trend. These are a series of surveys that have
been conducted since 1986. This assessment will be conducted in
2003/2004. Since bridging studies will be required to relate the
existing format to the newly adopted format, some questionnaires
will still consist of all the existing questions, thus all are
being submitted for clearance. In these assessments, students 9, 13
and 17 years of age are assessed.
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.