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 * Focus of AiPP Study**

AiPP is a plan that will quantitatively evaluate the success of using iPads in Active Chemistry classes at Loyola HS. With the help of active chemistry students, and Loyola instructors Ms. Fawzia Qazi and Mr. Andrew Uy, AiPP will determine the degree to which students improve their content knowledge, enhance cognitive creative development, and calculate the change of student perceptions of science throughout the school year. Ms. Qazi and Mr. Uy have each agreed to teach general chemistry courses. For the purposes of AiPP Ms. Qazi will teach two sections using the iPad Learning Center, and two sections using MacBook computers. Mr. Uy will teach three sections using the iPad Learning Center and two sections using the traditional method of textbook, homework journal and notebook. AiPP outcomes will be analyzed by using data from student surveys; test scores and creative performance-based assessments (e.g. presentations, videos and design projects).

The three main focal points of AiPP are:

1. Student Achievement (Content) 2. Student Perception of Science (Before and After Survey) 3. Student Creativity Level (Teacher created scale based on Challenge Products)