Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Peggy Taylor.Rogers, Tina Kristine2017-03-212017-03-212016https://scholarworks.montana.edu/handle/1/10086This study implemented the use of the iPad in a middle school science classroom to give students digital options for the completion of assignments to lower the frequency of zeros. In Addition, student comprehension of science concepts was measured. The results suggested that the use of the iPad successfully reduced the frequency of zeros and increased science literacy in the 7th grade science classroom setting.enMiddle school studentsAcademic achievementHomeworkComputersThe effects of using the iPad to zap zeros and increase student comprehension of scienceProfessional PaperCopyright 2016 by Tina Kristine Rogers