This collection
is approved for the field test only and with the following terms of
clearance including the responses from NCES on 11/10/2004. NCES
shall provide any changes to the questionnaires when they become
available from the international committee. NCES is reminded to
plan accordingly to ensure adequate time to complete PRA
requirements prior to the time that is needed for recruiting
schools.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2005
04/30/2005
875
0
0
1,082
0
0
0
0
0
PIRLS 2006 is a multi-national project
coordinated by the International Association for the Evaluation of
Educational Achievement. Approximately 46 countries will
participate in this analysis of children's reading literacy and the
factors association with reading acquisition. Children in grade 4
in the U.S. will be administered a reading test and the children,
their teachers, and school administrators will also complete
questionnaires about factors related to the development of reading
literacy.
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.