SIMPLIFIED RESULTS: For all the rage surrounding iPads and apps in classrooms, there's surprisingly little research supporting their effectiveness beyond personal anecdotes company-supported studies. No longer, says Motion Math, which is setting a good trend by funding a study of its acclaimed fractions game, led by USC professor Michelle Riconscente. We certainly like the easy-to-follow methodology and tables. The report, released by GameDesk, shows students improving test scores and having a lot of fun, which as we all know, just happens to be a coincidence, right?