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Breathing polluted air on exam day can lower students' grades; CLEAN AIR FOR ALL Pollution link to exams

30 September 2019

Researchers warned that pollution exposure before "high stakes" tests such as A levels risked serious consequences, as one poor day could cost pupils a university place. Sefi Roth, of the London School of Economics, who carried out both pieces of work, said that parents and pupils should think about air quality on exam days, adding: "They can limit their outdoor activity on polluted days or take less polluted routes when they go to school."

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