[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 247 (Monday, December 23, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67578-67579]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-32432]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Submission for OMB Review: 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 date collection projects, 
the National Science Foundation (NSF) will publish periodic summaries 
of proposed projects. Such a notice was published at Federal Register 
47960, dated September 11, 1996. No comments were received.
    The materials are now being sent to OMB for review. Send any 
written comments to Desk Officer: OMB. NSF evaluation of the 
instructional Materials Development Program OIRA, Office of Management 
and budget, Washington, DC 205043. Comments should be received by 
February 17, 1997.
    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

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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 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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    Dated: December 17, 1996.
Herman G. Fleming,
NSF Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-32432 Filed 12-20-96; 8:45 am]
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