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 associated 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.