SPARK Science Learning System From PASCO scientific Named 'Best New Product' of the Year by Leading Education Publication Tech & Learning

LONDON, January 13 - The SPARK Science Learning System from PASCO(R) scientific earned an
Award of Excellence for Best New Product from Tech & Learning, one of the
leading education technology publications in the U.S. PASCO made the
announcement today to thousands of international educators attending BETT, a
leading world showcase for innovative information and communications
technologies and education resources.

"To receive an Award of Excellence for Best New Product from this
esteemed publication is an honor and validation of PASCO's efforts to
coalesce a science learning community around hands-on, inquiry-based
learning," said Wayne Grant, Ph.D., chief education officer at PASCO. "We
are very pleased to share the news with this international group of educators,
many of who are here to support their nation's investment in a 'learn by
doing' approach to science education, specifically hands-on, inquiry-based
learning that is centered on students asking significant questions, gathering
data and engaging in their own scientific investigations."

In choosing the "best of the best," the Awards of Excellence program
requires products to go through several rounds of judging. All entries are
given a rigorous test-drive by qualified educators over a period of several
weeks at various computer labs across the U.S. The criterion for evaluation
includes quality and effectiveness, ease of use, creative use of technology
and suitability for use in an education environment.

In a product review article on April 13, 2009, Tech & Learning said,
"Science is not a study of facts and data; science is a process. The SPARK
(Science Learning System) takes this process into account in a fun,
easy-to-use tool." The publication circulates to 100,000 administrators,
curriculum directors, technology coordinators and teachers each month.

About PASCO scientific

PASCO scientific is a leading developer of innovative, technology
solutions for hands-on science. PASCO's team includes former and current
teachers, educational researchers, engineers and many more. Throughout its
more than 45-year history, PASCO has focused exclusively on science
education–designing, developing and supporting better ways of teaching and
learning science. Teachers and students in more than 100 countries throughout
the world use PASCO solutions. For more information visit
www.pasco.com or call +1-800-772-8700.

PASCO is a registered trademark of PASCO scientific. SPARK Science
Learning System is a trademark of PASCO scientific.

    PASCO Contact:
    Kathleen Dixon
    Dixon Communications
    +1-408-871-7765
    kathleen@kdixon.com

Kathleen Dixon, Dixon Communications, +1-408-871-7765, kathleen at kdixon.com