Noise outside schools hurts academic performance
May 2005
Source: New Scientist
According to South Bank University's Bridget Shield, the higher the noise levels outside schools, the lower the scores. This conclusion was drawn from her team's measurement of noise outside some 142 London primary schools when compared with results from national standard examination papers taken by pupils aged 7 to 11 years.
The researchers conclude that schools should be located away from loud traffic if possible or to insulate or redesign existing school buildings.
