Ussher, Scott,

Post-school choices : how well does academic achievement predict the tertiary education choices of school leavers / [author, Scott Ussher]. - 25 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm. - Secondary to tertiary transitions . - Secondary to tertiary transitions. .

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 17-18).

1. Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 3. Data and methodology --3.1. Data -- 3.2. Dependent variable -- 3.3. Model of post-school choice -- 3.4. Generalised multinomial logistic regression model -- 3.5. Odds ratios -- 4. Tertiary education choices of school leavers -- 4.1. Transition rates for school leavers -- 4.2. Logistic regression results -- 5. Conclusion -- 6. References -- Appendix A: Regression output -- Appendix B: Predicted odds ratios for the regression model Appendix C: Technical Note - Measures of achievement in NCEA qualifications -- C.1. Introduction -- C.2. Potential measures -- C.3. Types of standards -- C.4. Level of standards -- C.5. Best measures -- C.6. Preferred option.



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High school graduates--New Zealand
Education, Higher--New Zealand
Prediction of scholastic success--New Zealand
Academic achievement--New Zealand

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