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No, you were told that homework was a part of your grade, and you decided not to do it. You should expect low grades; understanding of the material was not the only grade criteria.
When I'm "on a mission", I'm pretty sure the iPad would be more useful. When I'm on a "critical mission", time is of the essence, and the iPad is definitely easier to deploy.