Students who use probeware see and achieve more. Students learn by doing, and nowhere is that more true than in the science classroom. Through STEP.com, Newport News Public Schools is introducing PASCO probeware,  handheld technology that capitalizes on the potential of the computer for scientific experimentation and analysis. With probeware, students are able to collect and analyze data in real time, adding an important dimension to classroom labwork. And, its portability and easy set-up also make probeware attractive for field work. Results show that students who use probeware and computers to collect and analyze data score significantly higher on the NAEP Science scale than those who do not use this kind of technology.