A collection of research papers focused on the value of probeware to science education and a selection of case studies from institutions using PASCO solutions from around the world.
PASCO White Papers
PASCO and IB Science White Paper
Communicating the clear synergy between successful International Baccalaureate (IB) Programs and PASCO products and services formed by the principles of inquiry-based teaching and learning.
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The PASCO Scientific White Paper
Exhaustively researched and refined over a long period of time, our corporate white paper shows how PASCO can support science education initiatives to improve scientific literacy, engage students and deepen understanding of core concepts.
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Selected Case Studies
Harmony Public Schools in Texas
When Harmony Public Schools looked to develop a STEM curriculum incorporating Project Based Learning in all 25 high schools across Texas they chose to integrate sensor and software solutions from PASCO. Their teachers worked in conjunction with the PASCO curriculum team to create materials for their PBL program. Their program has been hugely successful both in terms of student ownership in learning and in terms of achievement on state tests.
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Barrows STEM Academy in Connecticut
Barrows STEM Academy opened it's doors in 2013 as the first K-8 STEM magnet school in northeastern Connecticut. After piloting the use of sensors and software they decided to partner with PASCO. The technology has created real-life connections for students and boosted their state science scores significantly, including the number of grade 5 students reaching goal level on their Mastery test for science by over 20%.
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Brighton Grammar, Melbourne Australia
Brighton Grammar is an all-boys school in a suburb of Melbourne that had been struggling with outdated and unreliable science equipment before implementing PASCO solutions.The results were higher student engagement, motivation, and achievement. Inquiry based learning also saw a positive shift in the role of teachers as well.
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Hillsborough County Public Schools, Florida
Biology teacher Larry Plank expanded the use of probeware in Hillsborough County Public Schools to support inquiry-based learning and help students develop a love of science. See the results of this PASCO partnership in 250 schools, which include more than 200,000 students.
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Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Current ongoing research shows evidence for the effectiveness of PASCO's Essential Physics (EP) curriculum at Old Dominion University. Within two years of incorporating the material, enrollment numbers increased and the percentage of failing students decreased. The study is continuing to be monitored over a five-year period.
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Research on Learning - NABT Journal
Researchers in Germany evaluated the effectiveness of wireless technology to gather scientific data in high school ecology classes by measuring learning gain and student enjoyment. Overall, the results demonstrated that activities utilizing PASCO sensors significantly enhanced student learning, motivation, and understanding of the scientific material.
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Key Findings - A White Paper summary
This is a brief summary of the key findings found within our corporate white paper. A review of the research done and the expert opinions that were incorporated in that larger document, it distills the needs and calls to action in modern science education to five crucial points.
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Creating modern and effective STEM programs
Transformational changes in science education are required to build global competency in STEM among students. This guide outlines current issues, a method of evaluating their position and keys for implementing changes that will foster growth through integration of technology in the classroom.
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Darmstadt University Study Shows PASCO Better In The Classroom
In a cost-benefit analysis from Darmstadt University in Germany, PASCO Scientific's wireless sensors and SPARKvue data collection and analysis software were proven to be the most effective data acquisition tools as compared to two leading competitors.
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Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools in Kazakhstan
The Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) in Kazakhstan were established to transform and modernize their country's schools. They chose to partner with PASCO to help transform their science education not only for the innovative technology solutions but also for the comprehensive professional development we could provide.
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