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.
Kort antwoord
Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 360 minuten lessen, 6 themaquizzen zonder tijdslimiet (100 vragen in totaal) en een getimede eindtoets van 42 willekeurig gekozen vragen. Haal 80% of meer op de eindtoets om een bewijs van deelname te downloaden (privé, niet geaccrediteerd). Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 13 oktober 2026.
Wat je leert
- 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
Haal 80% of meer om je certificaat te downloaden.
Je studieplan
Lees elke les, maak de themaquiz (zonder tijdslimiet, met uitleg) en daarna de getimede eindtoets. Elke keer wordt een nieuwe mix van vragen gekozen. Je voortgang wordt in deze browser opgeslagen.
- Lees de lessen6 lessen, ongeveer 360 min
- Themaquiz 1: The Mathematics test and problem-solving strategy16 vragen
- Themaquiz 2: Part I: computing without a calculator16 vragen
- Themaquiz 3: Number sense: money, percentages, rates and ratios17 vragen
- Themaquiz 4: Patterns and relations17 vragen
- Themaquiz 5: CAEC geometry and measurement17 vragen
- Themaquiz 6: Data management and probability17 vragen
- Eindexamen42 vragen, 120 min · Haal 80% of meer
Themaquiz 1: The Mathematics test and problem-solving strategy
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Vraag 1 van 16
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. 42
The Mathematics test has 42 questions: 12 in Part I and 30 in Part II.
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Vraag 2 van 16
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Antwoord: D. 120 minutes
The two parts take 30 + 90 = 120 minutes in total.
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Vraag 3 van 16
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 4 van 16
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 5 van 16
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Antwoord: B. 55%
The minimum passing score for every CAEC test is 55%.
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Vraag 6 van 16
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 7 van 16
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Antwoord: C. Exceeds minimum standard
80–100% is "Exceeds minimum standard". 55–79% is "Meets minimum standard".
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Vraag 8 van 16
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 9 van 16
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 10 van 16
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 11 van 16
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 12 van 16
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 13 van 16
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 14 van 16
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Antwoord: A. Square metres (m²)
Area is length × width, so metres × metres gives square metres.
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Vraag 15 van 16
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 16 van 16
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Antwoord: A. About 2 business days
Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies results take about 2 business days. Writing takes about 20 business days.
Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.
Het echte examen: 55% on each CAEC test
Wat je moet weten voor het 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 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.
Veelgestelde vragen
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.
Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?
Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.
Bronnen
- 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