The Sound of Your GPA Slipping Away

The video discusses the impact of noise on academic performance, highlighting that students in noisy environments tend to perform worse on tests. It explores how noise can distract students, with some being more affected than others, such as those with ADHD. The concept of learned helplessness is introduced, where students may give up due to uncontrollable noise. The video also explains habituation, the process of becoming accustomed to noise, which develops over time and varies with age.

In what ways do younger children differ from older children in their response to noise?

What strategies or interventions might help students who are easily distracted by noise?