Ranks

Assertion Numbers

Assertions

Means

Standard Deviation

1

13

An inappropriate school environment does not allow teachers to teach and students to learn to the best of their abilities.

4.25

0.97

2

8

Uncomfortable weather hampers teaching and learning.

4.17

0.58

3

10

Classrooms offer flexibility and reconfiguration for effective teaching and learning.

4.00

0.00

4

14

A dirty, poorly maintained, and unseemly building hinders teaching and learning and reduces student achievement.

4.00

0.00

5

12

A dirty or poorly maintained building creates an inappropriate teaching and learning environment.

3.83

1.03

6

9

Classrooms are large enough to allow for diverse teaching and learning.

3.75

1.06

7

3

Poor air quality contributes to absenteeism, especially among students with asthma.

3.58

1.38

8

5

Natural lighting boosts the morale of teachers and students.

3.25

1.54

9

11

School districts carefully assess school buildings to determine when aging facilities need major renovation or replacement.

3.17

1.40

10

4

Poor air quality contributes to lethargy, dry skin, and headaches.

3.00

1.54

11

2

Classroom noise is of particular concern for students with hearing loss or attention deficits.

2.75

1.48

12

7

Temperatures that are too hot or too cold compromise the performance of teachers and students.

2.58

1.72

13

6

Lack of sufficient light can increase absences and decrease student achievement.

2.50

1.45

14

1

Noise interferes with teachers’ ability to teach and students’ ability to learn.

2.50

1.62