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Linking NAPLAN scores to LSAY

By Davinia Blomberg, Marilyn Lumsden, Patrick Lim, Ronnie Semo

This report looks at whether it is possible to link data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) with external data sources to improve the breadth of information available from the survey.

Who takes a gap year and why?

By Marilyn Lumsden, John Stanwick

This paper discusses how a 'gap-taker' can be defined, noting that gap-taking is not the same as deferral.

Bridging the gap: who takes a gap year and why?

By David D Curtis, Peter Mlotkowski, Marilyn Lumsden

This report was prepared for the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations to throw light on the growing trend of taking a 'gap year' between school completion and commencing university study.