Academic success in a pre-degree programme: a study of students in the Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA / Lee Lai Fong, Marina Mohd. Arif and Richard Holmes

Lee, Lai Fong and Mohd. Arif, Marina and Holmes, Richard (2006) Academic success in a pre-degree programme: a study of students in the Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA / Lee Lai Fong, Marina Mohd. Arif and Richard Holmes. Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE), 2 (2). pp. 25-34. ISSN 1823-7797

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between pre-admission scores, including interview and placement test results, and academic performance, indicated by Cumulative Grade Point Average, of students in a pre-degree TESL programme. It was found that the correlation between pre-admission scores and academic performance was very slight, in part perhaps because of the restricted range of the CGPA scores. However, it was noted that accuracy and clarity of voice, and SPM scores for chemistry were modestly predictive of academic success and of marginal statistical significance. It is likely, therefore, that communication skills in English and general cognitive ability spanning arts and science subjects make the greatest contribution to success in this programme.

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Lee, Lai Fong
llf90@yahoo.com
Mohd. Arif, Marina
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Holmes, Richard
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Subjects: L Education > LG Individual institutions > Asia > Malaysia > Universiti Teknologi MARA
P Language and Literature > PE English language > Quizzes. Examination questions, etc. English as a Second Language Achievement Test
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam > Faculty of Education
Journal or Publication Title: Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE)
UiTM Journal Collections: UiTM Journal > Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE)
ISSN: 1823-7797
Volume: 2
Number: 2
Page Range: pp. 25-34
Keywords: Faculty of Education, Academic performance, Academic success, TESL, Pre-degree, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Date: December 2006
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/6644
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