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.
Resposta rápida
Este curso gratuito tem cerca de 360 minutos de lições, 6 questionários temáticos sem limite de tempo (100 perguntas no total) e uma avaliação final cronometrada de 42 perguntas escolhidas ao acaso. Obtenha 80 % ou mais na avaliação final para descarregar um certificado de conclusão (privado, não acreditado). Verificado com fontes oficiais em 13 de outubro de 2026.
O que vai aprender
- 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
Obtenha 80% ou mais para descarregar o seu certificado.
O seu plano de estudo
Leia cada lição, faça o questionário temático (sem limite de tempo, com explicações) e depois a avaliação final cronometrada. De cada vez é escolhida uma nova mistura de perguntas. O seu progresso fica guardado neste navegador.
- Ler as lições6 lições, cerca de 360 min
- Questionário temático 1: The Mathematics test and problem-solving strategy16 perguntas
- Questionário temático 2: Part I: computing without a calculator16 perguntas
- Questionário temático 3: Number sense: money, percentages, rates and ratios17 perguntas
- Questionário temático 4: Patterns and relations17 perguntas
- Questionário temático 5: CAEC geometry and measurement17 perguntas
- Questionário temático 6: Data management and probability17 perguntas
- Exame final42 perguntas, 120 min · Obter 80% ou mais
Questionário temático 1: The Mathematics test and problem-solving strategy
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Resposta: A. 42
The Mathematics test has 42 questions: 12 in Part I and 30 in Part II.
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Resposta: D. 120 minutes
The two parts take 30 + 90 = 120 minutes in total.
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Resposta: 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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Resposta: 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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Resposta: B. 55%
The minimum passing score for every CAEC test is 55%.
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Resposta: 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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Resposta: C. Exceeds minimum standard
80–100% is "Exceeds minimum standard". 55–79% is "Meets minimum standard".
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Resposta: 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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Resposta: 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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Resposta: 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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Resposta: 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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Resposta: 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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Resposta: 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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Resposta: A. Square metres (m²)
Area is length × width, so metres × metres gives square metres.
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Resposta: 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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Resposta: A. About 2 business days
Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies results take about 2 business days. Writing takes about 20 business days.
Teclado: 1–4 para responder, Enter para a pergunta seguinte.
O exame real: 55% on each CAEC test
O que saber antes do exame
- 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.
Perguntas frequentes
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.
O certificado é acreditado ou reconhecido oficialmente?
Não. É um certificado de conclusão privado, apenas para o seu conhecimento. Não é reconhecido, acreditado nem aprovado por nenhum governo, entidade licenciadora, regulador ou instituição de ensino e não substitui qualquer licença, certificação ou formação exigida por lei.
Fontes
- 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