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.
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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.