CAEC Mathematics Preparation Course 2026
This course is for adults in Canada who are getting ready for the Mathematics test of the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC). It follows the official test outcomes: computing without a calculator, number sense, patterns and relations, geometry and measurement, and data and probability, using everyday problems such as budgets, wages, recipes and flooring. Study each lesson, try its topic quiz, then take the timed 42-question final assessment. Score 80% or more to get a certificate of completion.
In breve
Questo corso gratuito ha circa 360 minuti di lezioni, 6 quiz tematici senza limite di tempo (100 domande in tutto) e una valutazione finale a tempo di 42 domande estratte a caso. Ottieni l’80% o più nella valutazione finale per scaricare un attestato di completamento (privato, non accreditato). Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 13 ottobre 2026.
Cosa imparerai
- Describe the format, timing, calculator rules and pass mark of the CAEC Mathematics test
- Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, decimals and integers without a calculator
- Solve money problems with percentages, tax, tips, discounts, wages and simple interest
- Use rates, ratios, proportions and map scales in real situations
- Write and solve linear equations and rearrange formulas
- Convert metric units and find perimeter, area and volume, including for a flooring job
- Read tables and graphs, find the mean, median, mode and range, and calculate simple probabilities
Ottieni almeno l’80% per scaricare il tuo attestato.
Il tuo piano di studio
Leggi ogni lezione, fai il quiz tematico (senza limite di tempo, con spiegazioni) e poi la valutazione finale a tempo. Ogni volta viene estratto un nuovo mix di domande. I tuoi progressi sono salvati in questo browser.
- Leggi le lezioni6 lezioni, circa 360 min
- Quiz tematico 1: The Mathematics test and problem-solving strategy16 domande
- Quiz tematico 2: Part I: computing without a calculator16 domande
- Quiz tematico 3: Number sense: money, percentages, rates and ratios17 domande
- Quiz tematico 4: Patterns and relations17 domande
- Quiz tematico 5: CAEC geometry and measurement17 domande
- Quiz tematico 6: Data management and probability17 domande
- Esame finale42 domande, 120 min · Almeno l’80%
Quiz tematico 1: The Mathematics test and problem-solving strategy
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Risposta: A. 42
The Mathematics test has 42 questions: 12 in Part I and 30 in Part II.
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Risposta: D. 120 minutes
The two parts take 30 + 90 = 120 minutes in total.
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Risposta: B. You must work without a calculator
Part I is called "No Calculator". It checks that you can work with fractions, decimals, percentages and integers by hand.
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Risposta: B. 12 questions in 30 minutes
Part I (no calculator) has 12 questions and 30 minutes. Part II (calculator) has 30 questions and 90 minutes.
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Risposta: B. 55%
The minimum passing score for every CAEC test is 55%.
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Risposta: B. Pass all five subject tests (or meet the PLAR rules for some of them)
You must pass each of the five tests, or meet Prior Learning and Achievement Recognition (PLAR) requirements. An average is not enough.
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Risposta: C. Exceeds minimum standard
80–100% is "Exceeds minimum standard". 55–79% is "Meets minimum standard".
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Risposta: B. Approaching minimum standard, so you must retake the test
40–54% is "Approaching minimum standard". Any score under 55% needs a retake.
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Risposta: A. Once per calendar month, up to 3 times per calendar year
You may write a subject test once per calendar month and up to 3 times per calendar year. You cannot rewrite a test you passed. Some provinces add their own rules.
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Risposta: D. Simple interest
The formula sheet covers perimeter, area, surface area, volume, distance, simple interest, probability and the Pythagorean theorem. You must know metric conversions and the mean yourself.
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Risposta: B. The question will give you the conversion rate
Imperial and U.S. units come with the conversion rate in the question. Metric (SI) conversions are not given, so learn them.
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Risposta: A. 3 minutes
90 ÷ 30 = 3 minutes per question. Keep an eye on the clock and skip a hard question to come back later.
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Risposta: D. About $90
Round each bill: $20 + $40 + $30 = $90. The exact total is $89.90, so the estimate confirms it.
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Risposta: A. Square metres (m²)
Area is length × width, so metres × metres gives square metres.
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Risposta: B. Check your work, because the answer looks far too large
Always ask if an answer is reasonable. A weekly grocery bill near $2,450 is very unlikely, so look for a decimal or operation error.
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Risposta: A. About 2 business days
Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies results take about 2 business days. Writing takes about 20 business days.
Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.
Il test reale: 55% on each CAEC test
Cosa sapere prima del test
- 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 Mathematics test has 42 questions in 120 minutes: Part I (no calculator) has 12 questions in 30 minutes, and Part II (calculator) has 30 questions in 90 minutes.
- The minimum passing score on each CAEC test is 55%.
- Part II covers four strands: number sense (25–30%), patterns and relations (10–20%), geometry and measurement (25–35%), and data management and probability (20–30%).
- A Mathematics formula sheet appears automatically on any question that has no information on the left side of the screen.
- You may write a subject test once per calendar month and up to 3 times per calendar year.
- The CAEC testing service operates out of Alberta Education and Childcare's Provincial Assessment Sector; provinces and territories with an agreement with Alberta offer the tests.
Domande frequenti
Is this the official CAEC Mathematics 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% on each test. We set a higher bar so that a pass here is a good sign you are ready, not just close.
Can I use a calculator on the CAEC Mathematics test?
Only in Part II. Part I (12 questions) must be done without a calculator. Graphing calculators are not allowed. Practise the Part I lesson and quiz without a calculator.
Where do I register for the CAEC?
Rules such as minimum age, fees and testing centres are set by each province or territory, 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.
What happens to my old GED® results?
Completed GED® credentials stay valid. If you passed 2002-series Canadian GED® tests, those results can count toward the CAEC through PLAR for a limited time (until December 2027, according to the Government of Alberta; check the date with your province or territory). You must also complete at least one CAEC test.
L’attestato è accreditato o riconosciuto ufficialmente?
No. È un attestato di completamento privato, solo per le tue conoscenze. Non è riconosciuto, accreditato né approvato da alcun governo, ente di rilascio delle licenze, autorità di regolamentazione o istituto di istruzione e non sostituisce alcuna licenza, certificazione o formazione richiesta dalla legge.
Fonti
- Government of Alberta: Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC)
- Government of Alberta: How to earn your CAEC
- CAEC Test Outcomes and Evaluation Plan by Subject (PDF)
- CAEC Test Administration Guide (PDF)
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: CAEC – High School Equivalency
- Government of New Brunswick: Canadian Adult Education Credential
- Government of Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia launches Canadian Adult Education Credential (news release, 2024)
- TVO ILC (Ontario): Canadian Adult Education Credential