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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.

  • Cursus
  • Canada
  • 94 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 13 oktober 2026
  • Feiten gecontroleerd op 13 oktober 2026

Kort antwoord

Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 300 minuten lessen, 5 themaquizzen zonder tijdslimiet (94 vragen in totaal) en een getimede eindtoets van 40 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.

Begin met de lessenCAEC Social Studies Preparation: Lessons: ongeveer 300 minuten leestijd. Elke testvraag wordt in de lessen behandeld.

Wat je leert

  • 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

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.

  1. Lees de lessen5 lessen, ongeveer 300 min
  2. Themaquiz 1: The Social Studies test and working with sources17 vragen
  3. Themaquiz 2: Citizenship and government20 vragen
  4. Themaquiz 3: Economics and economic systems19 vragen
  5. Themaquiz 4: Historical and contemporary Canada20 vragen
  6. Themaquiz 5: Geography and the environment18 vragen
  7. Eindexamen40 vragen, 90 min · Haal 80% of meer

Themaquiz 1: The Social Studies test and working with sources

  1. Vraag 1 van 17

    How many questions are on the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 40

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

  2. Vraag 2 van 17

    How much time do you have to write the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 90 minutes

    You have 90 minutes for the 40 Social Studies questions.

  3. Vraag 3 van 17

    What score do you need to pass the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 55%

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

  4. Vraag 4 van 17

    Which strand has the largest share of the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Citizenship and government

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

  5. Vraag 5 van 17

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

    Antwoord: A. Exceeds minimum standard

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

  6. Vraag 6 van 17

    About how long does it usually take to get your Social Studies result?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 7 van 17

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

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 8 van 17

    Can you ask for your Social Studies test to be rescored?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 9 van 17

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

    Antwoord: C. A little over 2 minutes

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

  10. Vraag 10 van 17

    Which of these is a primary source about the First World War?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 11 van 17

    Which of these is a secondary source about Confederation?
    Toon antwoord

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

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

  12. Vraag 12 van 17

    Read the statements below. Which one is an opinion?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 13 van 17

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

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 14 van 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?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 15 van 17

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

    Antwoord: A. 2014

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

  16. Vraag 16 van 17

    On a map, what does the legend (or key) tell you?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 17 van 17

    Which tools may you NOT use during the CAEC Social Studies test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

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 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.

Veelgestelde vragen

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.

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.

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