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CAEC Social Studies Preparation Course 2026

This course is for adults in Canada who are getting ready for the Social Studies test of the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC). It follows the four official strands: citizenship and government, economics, historical and contemporary Canada, and geography and the environment, and it practises reading sources such as tables, letters and cartoons. Study each lesson, try its topic quiz, then take the timed 40-question final assessment. Score 80% or more to get a certificate of completion.

  • Curso
  • Canadá
  • 94 preguntas
  • Revisado el 13 de octubre de 2026
  • Verificado el 13 de octubre de 2026

Respuesta rápida

Este curso gratuito tiene unos 300 minutos de lecciones, 5 pruebas temáticas sin límite de tiempo (94 preguntas en total) y una evaluación final cronometrada de 40 preguntas elegidas al azar. Saca un 80 % o más en la evaluación final para descargar un certificado de finalización (privado, no acreditado). Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 13 de octubre de 2026.

Empieza por las leccionesCAEC Social Studies Preparation: Lessons: unos 300 minutos de lectura. Todas las preguntas del test se tratan en las lecciones.

Qué aprenderás

  • Describe the format, strands, pass mark and retake rules of the CAEC Social Studies test
  • Tell primary from secondary sources and read maps, tables, cartoons and timelines for their main idea
  • Explain how Canada's constitutional monarchy, Parliament, elections and courts work
  • Compare federal, provincial, municipal and Indigenous governments and interpret Charter and section 35 rights
  • Use supply and demand, inflation and trade ideas to explain economic changes
  • Place key events in Canadian history in order and explain their causes and results
  • Describe Canada's regions and how land, resources and migration shape the way people live

Obtén un 80 % o más para descargar tu certificado.

Tu plan de estudio

Lee cada lección, haz su prueba temática (sin límite de tiempo, con explicaciones) y luego la evaluación final cronometrada. Cada vez se elige una nueva mezcla de preguntas. Tu progreso se guarda en este navegador.

  1. Leer las lecciones5 lecciones, unos 300 min
  2. Prueba temática 1: The Social Studies test and working with sources17 preguntas
  3. Prueba temática 2: Citizenship and government20 preguntas
  4. Prueba temática 3: Economics and economic systems19 preguntas
  5. Prueba temática 4: Historical and contemporary Canada20 preguntas
  6. Prueba temática 5: Geography and the environment18 preguntas
  7. Examen final40 preguntas, 90 min · Obtén un 80 % o más

Prueba temática 1: The Social Studies test and working with sources

  1. Pregunta 1 de 17

    How many questions are on the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. 40

    The Social Studies test has 40 questions. (Science has 35, Reading has 50 and Mathematics has 42.)

  2. Pregunta 2 de 17

    How much time do you have to write the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. 90 minutes

    You have 90 minutes for the 40 Social Studies questions.

  3. Pregunta 3 de 17

    What score do you need to pass the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. 55%

    The minimum passing score on each CAEC test is 55%.

  4. Pregunta 4 de 17

    Which strand has the largest share of the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Citizenship and government

    Citizenship and government is 30–40% of the test. Each of the other three strands is 15–25%.

  5. Pregunta 5 de 17

    A learner scores 82% on the Social Studies test. Which result level is that?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Exceeds minimum standard

    Scores from 80% to 100% are "Exceeds minimum standard". Meets minimum standard is 55–79%.

  6. Pregunta 6 de 17

    About how long does it usually take to get your Social Studies result?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. About 2 business days

    Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies results are usually ready in about 2 business days. Writing takes about 20.

  7. Pregunta 7 de 17

    You fail the Social Studies test in March. What is the earliest you may write it again?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. In April

    You may write a subject test no more than once per calendar month and no more than 3 times per calendar year.

  8. Pregunta 8 de 17

    Can you ask for your Social Studies test to be rescored?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. No, it is machine-scored and the score is final

    Social Studies, Mathematics, Science and Reading are machine-scored and final. Only the Writing test can be rescored.

  9. Pregunta 9 de 17

    If you spread your time evenly, about how long can you spend on each Social Studies question?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. A little over 2 minutes

    90 minutes ÷ 40 questions = 2.25 minutes, or about 2 minutes 15 seconds per question.

  10. Pregunta 10 de 17

    Which of these is a primary source about the First World War?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. A letter a soldier wrote home from France in 1917

    A primary source was made by someone who was there at the time. The other choices were made later by people looking back.

  11. Pregunta 11 de 17

    Which of these is a secondary source about Confederation?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. A 2010 history book explaining why the colonies united

    A secondary source explains or interprets events after they happened, using other sources.

  12. Pregunta 12 de 17

    Read the statements below. Which one is an opinion?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Canada should spend more money on its railways.

    Words like "should" show a judgement that people can disagree about. The other statements are facts that can be checked.

  13. Pregunta 13 de 17

    A political cartoon shows a giant tax collector, labelled "Ottawa", stepping on a tiny farmer. What is the cartoonist most likely saying?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Farmers are treated unfairly by the federal government.

    Cartoonists use exaggeration, size and labels to give an opinion. The huge figure crushing the small one suggests unfair treatment.

  14. Pregunta 14 de 17

    A mining company publishes a report saying its new mine will cause "no harm at all" to a nearby river. Why should a reader be careful with this source?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. The company benefits if people believe the mine is safe.

    A source can be biased when its author has something to gain. Compare it with other sources, such as independent studies.

  15. Pregunta 15 de 17

    The table shows voter turnout in a made-up town. In which year was turnout highest?
    Election yearVoter turnout
    201054%
    201461%
    201857%
    202249%
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. 2014

    Compare the percentages: 61% in 2014 is higher than 54%, 57% and 49%.

  16. Pregunta 16 de 17

    On a map, what does the legend (or key) tell you?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. What the colours, lines and symbols on the map mean

    The legend explains the symbols. The scale shows distance, and the compass rose shows direction.

  17. Pregunta 17 de 17

    Which tools may you NOT use during the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. A dictionary or a translator

    Dictionaries, thesauruses and translators are not allowed on the Social Studies test. Highlighter, line reader and zoom are built-in supports on digital tests.

Qué debes saber antes del examen

  • The CAEC replaced the GED® in 2024. Completed GED® credentials stay valid.
  • There are five CAEC tests: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. You must pass all five (or meet PLAR requirements) to earn the credential.
  • The Social Studies test has 40 questions in 90 minutes. All CAEC tests are available in English and French.
  • The test has four strands: citizenship and government (30–40%), economics and economic systems (15–25%), historical and contemporary Canada (15–25%), and geography and the environment (15–25%).
  • Most questions (50–70%) are of moderate complexity, testing skills and concepts; 5–15% are recall and 10–25% are strategic thinking.
  • The minimum passing score on each CAEC test is 55%. Social Studies results are usually ready in about 2 business days, and the machine score is final.
  • You may write a subject test once per calendar month and up to 3 times per calendar year.
  • Dictionaries, thesauruses and translators are not allowed on the Social Studies test.

Preguntas frecuentes

Is this the official CAEC Social Studies test?

No. This is an independent practice course. It is not run by the CAEC Testing Service or any province or territory, and your scores here are not CAEC results.

What does the certificate from this course show?

The certificate of completion shows that you finished this practice course and scored at least 80% on its final assessment. It is not the CAEC, not a high school equivalency and not an official result, so schools and employers will not accept it in place of the CAEC.

Why is the pass mark 80% here when the CAEC needs 55%?

The real test needs 55%. We set a higher bar so that a pass here is a good sign you are ready, not just close.

Do I need to memorize lots of dates for CAEC Social Studies?

Some recall helps, but the official plan says only 5–15% of questions are recall. Most questions ask you to use skills and concepts, such as reading a source, comparing data or explaining causes and results.

Are there official practice tests?

Yes. The Government of Alberta's CAEC page links to a sample test in each subject on the CAEC digital platform, and to the official test outcomes for each subject.

Where do I register for the CAEC?

Each province or territory sets its own eligibility rules and fees and lists its testing centres, so start with your provincial or territorial CAEC page. You then create an account on the CAEC digital platform and book your test at a testing centre.

¿El certificado está acreditado o reconocido oficialmente?

No. Es un certificado de finalización privado, solo para tus conocimientos. No está reconocido, acreditado ni aprobado por ningún gobierno, organismo de licencias, regulador ni institución educativa, y no sustituye ninguna licencia, certificación ni formación exigida por la ley.

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