Proposed Data Collection: Comment Request

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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