UK Joins Growing List of Countries Correlating PASCO SPARKlabs to Their National Science Education Standards

LONDON, January 13 - The UK joins a growing list of countries that are correlating PASCO(R)
scientific's SPARKlabs(TM) to their national science education standards,
PASCO said today at BETT, a leading world showcase for innovative information
and communications technologies and education resources.

The UK joins Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, China, Japan and Korea in
their efforts to modify SPARKlabs that are preinstalled on and integrated
into the SPARK Science Learning System, an all-in-one learning environment
that combines the power of datalogging with inquiry-based content and
assessment. The labs, or experiments, are designed for use in science
disciplines taught in elementary school through college.

"PASCO is engaged in an international effort to galvanize a science
learning community around the use of real world, hands-on, inquiry-based
content and technology in education," said Kevin Mather, director of
international business for PASCO. "Many countries are beginning to revitalize
science teaching and learning using an inquiry-based model where students
learn science by doing science. SPARKlabs offer a clear benefit because they
are designed to integrate content, data collection, analysis and assessment.
Adapting the labs for use in different countries around the world requires
understanding each national curriculum, adhering to country standards and
making sure the labs are relevant to the teaching communities in those
regions."

PASCO's UK business partner, Feedback Instruments, LTD., is working with
UK science education specialists to ensure SPARKlabs are consistent with the
guidelines developed by the National Curriculum, and conform to a curriculum
refined by the Exam Boards to assess student progress.

"Feedback Instruments is delighted to put its years of experience in
technology integration toward supporting science education that promotes
inquiry and discovery," said Babak Jahanbani, UK sales manager. "UK educators
have identified the need for experiments that cover basic principles, take
students through the set up process, provide immediate results and enable
analysis. SPARKlabs provide the high level of inquiry-based learning UK
educators seek, while giving them the flexibility to use them in ways
applicable to their teaching efforts. Feedback Instruments will provide these
customized experiments to schools at no cost. The labs will be available to
customers using either the SPARK Science Learning System or SPARKvue(TM)
software."

Feedback Instruments worked with a prominent retired science educator in
the UK to identify and modify the 10 experiments most relevant to A-level
exams. Educators at BETT will evaluate these experiments before the company
proceeds with others. In addition, Feedback Instruments is consulting with an
active member of the Institute of Physics, and various chemistry and biology
experts to ensure each experiment aligns with UK standards.

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 800-772-8700.

PASCO is a registered trademark of PASCO scientific. SPARK Science
Learning System, SPARKvue, SPARKlink and SPARKlabs are trademarks of PASCO
scientific.

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

Kathleen Dixon of Dixon Communications, +1-408-871-7765, kathleen at kdixon.com, for PASCO scientific