This webliography was created for the October 2009 Technology Perspectives column that appears in Today's Catholic Teacher magazine.

2007 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) report

NCES summary of U.S. student performance

Web-based tools

Interactive Web 2.0 applications that support K-12 math and/or science instruction are easy-to-use, engaging, and available for either little or no cost. Here is a sampling of  resources you can explore.

Illuminations: Hosted by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), this site provides standards-based resources that improve teaching and learning of mathematics in grades preK through 12.

Interactiviate: This website offers free Java-based courseware that encourages explorations in math for students in grades 3-12. All activities are aligned to the NCTM standards for mathematics.

Create a Graph: The National Center for Education Statistics provides this tool designed to help students graph data they have collected.

Wolfram|Alpha Answer Engine: Released in May 2009, this online tool can be used to provide answers to numeric and text questions.

ScienceLab: Hosted by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, ScienceLab offers online activities for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Please take out your cell phones

Math4Mobile project: Five free applications for cell phones appropriate for use with secondary students.

Sensors (Probeware)

Two well-known companies with solid track records in providing probeware and support materials to schools are: 

Vernier Software and Technology

PASCO 

Calculators in the classroom

Research related to calculator use. 
 
Calculators and graphing calculators are readily available, but some companies have devoted time to develop instructional materials and to provide support specifically for educators. These include: 

Texas Instruments  

Casio