Comfortable exam room temperatures = optimum exam results
With many schools and colleges holding exams and formal
assessments, it may be useful to consider the temperature of the exam room to
give pupils the best chance of success.
Research suggests that temperature influences student
attention span, with students in colder or warmer rooms testing poorly compared
to those in a control room with a temperature of around 21 degrees.
A study at Cornell University found similar results and research
is continuing to explain why climate might play such a significant role. It is thought that apart from the discomfort,
which affects memory and learning capabilities, the mind becomes focused on
maintaining its body temperature in a room that’s too cold or too hot which
then affects concentration. While warm rooms
can make students feel tired and sleepy, colder rooms may make the body use its
energy to keep warm instead.
Not only would an uncomfortable temperature affect students’
performance, but in extreme cases a school or college may have to consider
temporary closure, disrupting the learning process and pupil safety.
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare)
Regulations 1992 state that an employer must maintain a ‘reasonable temperature’ in
the workplace, with a minimum temperature of 16°C (or 13°C if the work involves
considerable physical activity) . ATL[1]
considers that classrooms should be at least 18°C as children are less able to
withstand low temperatures than adults.
Cold temperatures
For maintained schools and FE colleges in England and Wales,
the Education (School Premises) Regulations 1999 prescribe minimum standards
for temperatures. The employer must
provide a suitable number of thermometers to enable the temperature to be
checked throughout the workplace - measured at 0.5 metres above floor level -
Use of area
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Minimum temperature
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Lower than normal level of physical activity, eg exam
rooms, sick rooms
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21°C
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Normal level of physical activity, eg classrooms and
libraries
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18°C
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Higher than normal levels of physical activity, eg gyms
and drama workshops
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15°C
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London Cool has several options available for heating
schools and colleges. Many of our
portable air conditioners, such as the Prem-I-Air3.5 kW, also feature a heat pump, making that type of unit particularly
versatile. Other options are ceramic heaters or fan
heaters, with the FF18
fan heater being particularly suitable as it is quiet when running. An economical and energy efficient choice
could be micathermic
heaters, but whatever the size and purpose of the area to be heated, our
Sales Team will be able to advise on the best solution. In many cases we can also offer free site
surveys, to give you extra peace of mind.
In most cases same day or next day delivery can be arranged.
Please call us on 0800 440 444 or contact us via our website.
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