This was done by textbook publishers Houghton - Harcourt and Apple . Middle school students studied from 2010 to 2011 using Apple 's Fuse : Algebra I app . In a partnership with Apple , textbook publishers Houghton Mifflin Harcourt performed a pilot study using an iPad text for Algebra 1 courses , and found that 20 % more students ( 78 % compared to 59 % ) scored 'Proficient ' or 'Advanced ' in subject comprehension when using tablets rather than paper textbook counterparts . During study , iPad appeared to help students better connect with the app .
This was done by textbook publishers Houghton - Harcourt and Apple . Middle school students studied from 2010 to 2011 using Apple 's Fuse : Algebra I app . During study , iPad appeared to help students better connect with the app .