[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 11, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47960-47961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-23113]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Proposed Data Collection: Comment Request

    Title of Proposed Collection: Evaluation of the Instructional 
Materials Development Program.
    In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on 
proposed data collection projects, the National Science Foundation 
(NSF) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request 
more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the 
data collection plans and instruments, call the NSF Clearance Officer 
on (703) 306-1243.
    Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility,and clarity of the information on respondents, including 
through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    Abstract: Evaluation of the Instructional Materials Development 
Program classroom practice in elementary and secondary schools is 
closely linked with curriculum and instructional materials. 
Consequently, those who seek to improve educational opportunities and 
attainment appropriately include a focus on instructional materials 
development. The national science Foundation (NSF) has long recognized 
the importance of instructional materials through its support for 
curriculum development. Recent attention to standards-based systemic 
reform raises new questions about instructional materials, including 
attention to development, marketing

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and distribution, adoption and implementation, and impact. The purpose 
of this study is to provide answers to questions related to these 
topics by gathering information from developers, marketers, school and 
district decision makers, and teachers.
    Respondents and burden hours;

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                                                                Average 
                                                   Number of    burden/ 
                                      Number of    responses/  responses
                                     respondents  respondents     (in   
                                                                 hours) 
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Developers.........................         180            1           1
Marketers..........................          90            1           1
Customers..........................         135            1         1.5
Teachers...........................         200            1           2
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    Send written comment to Herman Fleming, Clearance Office, National 
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Written 
comments should be received by November 4, 1996.

    Dated: November 5, 1996.
Herman G. Fleming,
NSF Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-23113 Filed 9-10-96; 8:45 am]
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