# Proposed Data Collection: Comment Request

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A96-23113

## Record

- **Collection:** Federal Register
- **Document type:** Notice
- **Published:** September 11, 1996
- **Citation:** 61 FR 47960

## Text

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;

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average
Number of burden/
Number of responses/ responses
respondents respondents (in
hours)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Developers......................... 180 1 1
Marketers.......................... 90 1 1
Customers.......................... 135 1 1.5
Teachers........................... 200 1 2
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-M

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