NSES Content Standard A 
Science as Inquiry: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Grades 9-12, page 175

Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications. A variety of technologies, such as hand tools, measuring instruments, and calculators, should be an integral component of scientific investigations. The use of computers for the collection, analysis, and display of data is also a part of this standard. Mathematics plays an essential role in all aspects of an inquiry. For example, measurement is used for posing questions, formulas are used for developing explanations, and charts and graphs are used for communicating results.
 

 
Benchmark 1C The Nature of Science: The Scientific Enterprise
Grades 6-8, page 18
Computers have become invaluable in science because they speed up and extend people's ability to collect, store, compile, and analyze data, prepare research reports, and share data and ideas with investigators all over the world.

Benchmark 3A The Nature of Technology: Technology and Science
Grades 6-8, page 46
Technology is essential to science for such purposes as access to outer space and other remote locations, sample collection and treatment, measurement, data collection and storage, computation, and communication of information.

Benchmark 4A The Physical Setting: The Universe
Grades 9-12, page 65
Mathematical models and computer simulations are used in studying evidence from many sources in order to form a scientific account of the universe.

Benchmark 12B Habits of Mind: Computation and Estimation
Grades 9-12, page 291
Use ratios and proportions, including constant rates, in appropriate problems.

Benchmark 12B Habits of Mind: Computation and Estimation
Grades 9-12, page 291
Find answers to problems by substituting numerical values in simple algebraic formulas and judge whether the answer is reasonable by reviewing the process and checking against typical values.

Benchmark 12B Habits of Mind: Computation and Estimation
Grades 9-12, page 291
Use computer spreadsheet, graphing, and database programs to assist in quantitative analysis.

Benchmark 12B Habits of Mind: Computation and Estimation
Grades 9-12, page 291
Compare data for two groups by representing their averages and spreads graphically.

Benchmark 12B Habits of Mind: Computation and Estimation
Grades 9-12, page 291
Trace the source of any large disparity between an estimate and the calculated answer.

Benchmark 12B Habits of Mind: Computation and Estimation
Grades 9-12, page 291
Consider the possible effects of measurement errors on calculations.

Benchmark 12C Habits of Mind: Manipulation and Observation
Grades 6-8, page 294
Read analog and digital meters on instruments used to make direct measurements of length, volume, weight, elapsed time, rates, and temperature, and choose appropriate units for reporting various magnitudes.

Benchmark 12C Habits of Mind: Manipulation and Observation
Grades 9-12, page 294
Use computers for producing tables and graphs and for making spreadsheet calculations.

Benchmark 12D Habits of Mind: Communication Skills
Grades 9-12, page 297
Use tables, charts, and graphs in making arguments and claims in oral and written presentations.

See also Chapter 9 The Mathematical World.