Cambodia Development Institute

[Research Competition 2013 by RUPP/Institute of Foreign Languages]

1.Research Title: Before-Class Reading Preparation of Undergraduate Students:
Gender, School Discipline, Individual Interest, and Expense

2. Group: (Third prize)
An Bunnarith
Chea Maliny
Huy Angtola
Tha Leangmeng

3. Abstract
Before-class reading preparation in other studies, known as pre-reading, is not only
reading beforehand but also an activity involving study before class. This habit gives confidence and readiness for students when they start class. With a well-prepared behavior, reading before class enhances student academic performance and learning achievement. In this sense,determinants of pre-reading should be taken into account to develop the culture of pre-reading and enhance the academic performance of students. This study aims to investigate determinants of pre-reading. In the form of quantitative study, questionnaire is used to collect data, and a multi-regression model is carried out to test predictors: gender, school discipline, individual interest, and family financial status. Through data analysis, only two predictive variables—school discipline and individual interest—are supported. In the field of education, knowing determinants of pre-reading is very essential to develop pre-reading culture as well as to enhance the academic achievement of students.