Many students in the United States, Canada, and around the world are required to take externally developed examinations. In many cases, these examinations are considered high stakes, and thus teachers spend time in class ensuring that their students are ready for the tests. After speaking with secondary math teachers about their experiences, the…

This study examined a linkage program between a secondary school and a community college in Ontario, Canada. The study sought to identify (a) appropriate success criteria to evaluate a high school-community college program and (b) the attributes that promote or ensure a program's sustainability. Though initially successful, the investigated…