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Gender Differences In Educational And Labour Market Outcomes., Kylie Hillman, Sheldon Rothman, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Gender Differences In Educational And Labour Market Outcomes., Kylie Hillman, Sheldon Rothman, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
Despite numerous changes in policy and legislation, issues of gender equity in the Australian education system and labour market remain a concern of the Australian public. Males and females differ in academic performance at various points in their education; there are differences in the numbers of young men and women participating in education and training; men and women experience differential success in the labour market. This Briefing focuses on differences between young males and females on a range of educational and labour market outcomes. The educational outcomes include achievement on tests of reading and mathematics, retention in secondary school, performance …
Entering Higher Education In Australia., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Entering Higher Education In Australia., Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
LSAY Briefing Reports
This paper reports findings from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) into whether increased higher education enrolments has mean greater equity in participation. It considers participation in the final year of secondary schools, the transition from school to further study, who enters higher education, tertiary entrance performance and policy implications.