2016 No https://doi.org/10.3766/jaaa.15096 Amlani, Amyn M. North America Experimental Exposure Study Students Elementary (K-5) Noise Cognative function Acoustic panels Classroom acoustics Dual-task paradigm Listening effort Speech transmission index This study tested the impact of acoustic panels on third-grade students’ listening effort, finding that despite reduced noise, panels increased cognitive load at distant seats.