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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.

  • Formation
  • Canada
  • 94 questions
  • Vérifié le 13 octobre 2026
  • Vérifié (faits) le 13 octobre 2026

En bref

Ce cours gratuit comprend environ 300 minutes de leçons, 5 quiz thématiques sans limite de temps (94 questions au total) et une évaluation finale chronométrée de 40 questions tirées au hasard. Obtenez 80 % ou plus à l’évaluation finale pour télécharger une attestation de réussite (privée, non accréditée). Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 13 octobre 2026.

Commencez par les leçonsCAEC Social Studies Preparation: Lessons : environ 300 minutes de lecture. Chaque question du test est traitée dans les leçons.

Ce que vous allez apprendre

  • 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

Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger votre certificat.

Votre plan d’étude

Lisez chaque leçon, faites son quiz thématique (sans limite de temps, avec explications), puis l’évaluation finale chronométrée. Un nouveau mélange de questions est tiré à chaque fois. Votre progression est enregistrée dans ce navigateur.

  1. Lire les leçons5 leçons, environ 300 min
  2. Quiz thématique 1 : The Social Studies test and working with sources17 questions
  3. Quiz thématique 2 : Citizenship and government20 questions
  4. Quiz thématique 3 : Economics and economic systems19 questions
  5. Quiz thématique 4 : Historical and contemporary Canada20 questions
  6. Quiz thématique 5 : Geography and the environment18 questions
  7. Examen final40 questions, 90 min · Obtenez 80 % ou plus

Quiz thématique 1 : The Social Studies test and working with sources

  1. Question 1 sur 17

    How many questions are on the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 40

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

  2. Question 2 sur 17

    How much time do you have to write the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 90 minutes

    You have 90 minutes for the 40 Social Studies questions.

  3. Question 3 sur 17

    What score do you need to pass the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 55%

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

  4. Question 4 sur 17

    Which strand has the largest share of the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Citizenship and government

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

  5. Question 5 sur 17

    A learner scores 82% on the Social Studies test. Which result level is that?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Exceeds minimum standard

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

  6. Question 6 sur 17

    About how long does it usually take to get your Social Studies result?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 7 sur 17

    You fail the Social Studies test in March. What is the earliest you may write it again?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 8 sur 17

    Can you ask for your Social Studies test to be rescored?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 9 sur 17

    If you spread your time evenly, about how long can you spend on each Social Studies question?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A little over 2 minutes

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

  10. Question 10 sur 17

    Which of these is a primary source about the First World War?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 11 sur 17

    Which of these is a secondary source about Confederation?
    Voir la réponse

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

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

  12. Question 12 sur 17

    Read the statements below. Which one is an opinion?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 13 sur 17

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 14 sur 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?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 15 sur 17

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

    Réponse: A. 2014

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

  16. Question 16 sur 17

    On a map, what does the legend (or key) tell you?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 17 sur 17

    Which tools may you NOT use during the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

À savoir avant l’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.

Questions fréquentes

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.

L’attestation est-elle accréditée ou reconnue officiellement ?

Non. C’est une attestation de réussite privée, uniquement pour vos connaissances. Elle n’est reconnue, accréditée ni approuvée par aucun gouvernement, organisme de délivrance des permis, autorité de réglementation ou établissement d’enseignement, et elle ne remplace aucun permis, aucune certification ni aucune formation exigés par la loi.

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