Executive Summary
List of Acromyms
Chapter 1. Introduction: The Case of Llinking PISA with Longitudinal Studies
-Abstract
-Introduction
-Measuring the educational, labour market and social outcomes in relation to competencies acquired early in life
-A rationale for a longitudinal extension of PISA
-Conclusion
-Organisation of this report
Chapter 2. PISA 2000 and the Canadian Context
-Abstract
-Importance of linking assessments and longitudinal projects for policy
-PISA overview
--What PISA measures
-YITS overview
--Advantages of YITS
-Overview of Canada and its education systems
-Conclusion
Chapter 3. Starting Right: Canadian Results from PISA 2000
-Abstract
-Introduction
-Canadian performance in PISA 2000
-School socio-economic intake and PISA scores
-Student characteristics and PISA scores
--Socio-economic Status
--Family structure
--Country of birth
--Rural-urban differences
--Language minority groups
--Parental involvement
-Student characteristics considered together
-Conclusion
Chapter 4. Decisions after School: Pathways Followed by the Cohort Born in 1984
-Abstract
-Introduction: the importance of post-secondary education
-Rates of access to post-secondary education
-Pathways to education and work
-Pathways to university and achievement in PISA 2000
-Pathways to college and achievement in PISA 2000
-Summary of pathways to post-secondary education
-Pathways to work and achievement in PISA 2000
-Conclusion
Chapter 5. Predicting Success: Key Characteristics of Youth Affecting Transitions to Education and the Labour Market
-Abstract
-Introduction
-Patterns in pathways to educational attainment
-PISA scores and progression and attainment in post-secondary education
-Can improved PISA scores increase levels of educational attainment?
-Transitions between education, work and inactivity in the context of PISA reading and mathematics scores
-Characteristics that predict transitions between education, work and inactivity
-Conclusion
Chapter 6. Acquiring Human Capital: the Relationship of PISA Reading Proficiencies and the Pathway to Higher Education  
-Abstract
-Introduction
-What outcomes and background characteristics are used in the analysis?
-Characteristics of young Canadians without post-secondary education who enter college and enter university
--Demographic and socio-economic characteristics 
--Educational antecedents and geographic location
-Determinants of participation in post-secondary education: what are the most important characteristics?
-Difference in characteristics of young Canadians who leave education without a post-secondary education qualification, obtain a post-secondary education qualification and are still studying in post-secondary education
--Demographic and socio-economic characteristics
--Educational antecedents and geographic location
-Determinants of educational persistence: what are the most important characteristics?
-Characteristics of young Canadians associated with various fields of study at university
--Demographic and socio-economic characteristics 
--Educational antecedents and geographic location
-Determinants of choice of field of study at university: what are the most important characteristics?
-Conclusion
Chapter 7. Competent Pathways to Work: PISA Scores and Labour Market Returns
-Abstract
-Introduction
-Relationship between PISA scores and earnings at age 21
--What characteristics predict hourly earnings of young Canadians at age 21?
-The relationship between PISA scores and unemployment
--What characteristics predict unemployment of young Canadians?
-Conclusion
Chapter 8. Conclusion
-Abstract
-Synergies between PISA and YITS
-Overview of evidence from longitudinal analyses
-The importance of integrating PISA with longitudinal surveys for effective policy making
References
-Chapter 2
-Chapter 3
-Chapter 4
-Chapter 5
-Chapter 6
-Chapter 7
Annex A. Countries Other Than Canada Implementing a Longitudinal Research Component with PISA
Annex B. Data Tables and Technical Information