Noise Levels in Malaysia primary schools: are we meeting the international standards?

• Main Authors: Ismail, Noraidah, Karim, Khairnai, Othman, Nur Ain
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2020
• Subjects: RF Otorhinolaryngology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/82123/1/82123_Noise%20Levels%20in%20Malaysia%20Primary%20Schools.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/82123/; https://journals.iium.edu.my/ijahs/index.php/IJAHS/article/view/176/353

Noise is increasingly becoming a problem in schools and affects the audibility of speech. The effects of noise hamper learning opportunities for students. Noisy classrooms affect students’ academic performance and wellbeing. Studies have shown that children perform more poorly in noisy situations co...