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Furniture that provides children an increased
opportunity to move triggers
above average
levels of concentration
during test taking
ERGONOMICS
Daylighting has been linked to “
better performance
of students
– as much as 20% improvement in math
and 26% in reading on standardized tests”
(Heschong Mahone Group, 1999)
LIGHTING
Thermal conditions below optimal levels affect
dexterity while thermal conditions above optimal
levels decrease alertness & cause physical stress
Noise influences children’s information processing
strategies and feelings of personal control
(Cohen & Weinstein, 1981)
Asthma accounts for 10
million school absences
per year. (EPA)
ACOUSTICS
THERMAL CONTROL
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
IMPACT OF FACILITIESON
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
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