CAEC Writing Preparation Course 2026
This course is for adults in Canada who are getting ready for the Writing test of the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC), which asks for one persuasive essay in 75 minutes. The six lessons follow the official scoring categories: position and support, voice and presentation, and conventions, mechanics and syntax. Each lesson has a topic quiz, and several include essay prompts with model answers. Then take the timed 35-question final assessment and score 80% or more to get a certificate of completion.
快速解答
这门免费课程包括约300分钟的课程、6个不限时的专题测验(共98道题),以及一次随机抽取35道题的限时期末评估。期末评估得分达到80%或以上即可下载结业证书(私人颁发,未经认证)。 已于2026年10月13日根据官方资料核对。
你将学到什么
- Describe the task, time limit, scoring categories and pass mark of the CAEC Writing test
- Take a clear position on an issue and write a strong thesis statement
- Support arguments with relevant examples and explanations, and answer the opposing view
- Organize a persuasive essay with an introduction, focused body paragraphs, transitions and a clear conclusion
- Choose a tone and words that suit the audience and create a confident voice
- Write complete, varied sentences and fix fragments, run-ons, comma splices and modifier errors
- Correct common errors in agreement, verb tense, confused words, apostrophes, commas and capitals
- Plan, write and proofread a persuasive essay in 75 minutes using a checklist
得分达到80%或以上即可下载证书。
你的学习计划
阅读每一课,完成对应的专题测验(不限时,有解释),然后参加限时的期末评估。每次都会抽取新的题目组合。你的进度保存在此浏览器中。
专题测验1:The Writing test, scoring and a 75-minute plan
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第1题,共17题
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答案: B. One persuasive writing task
The Writing test is a single persuasive writing task. There are no separate multiple-choice editing questions.
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第2题,共17题
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答案: D. 75 minutes
The persuasive writing task has a time limit of 75 minutes.
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第3题,共17题
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答案: B. Persuasive writing that argues for a position
The task is persuasive: you take a position on an issue and try to convince the reader.
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第4题,共17题
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答案: A. English and French
All CAEC tests are available in English and French.
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第5题,共17题
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答案: B. Position and support; voice and presentation; conventions, mechanics and syntax
The evaluation plan has three categories: position and support, voice and presentation, and conventions, mechanics and syntax.
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第6题,共17题
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答案: C. About one third (33.3%) each
Each category is weighted 33.3%, so all three count equally.
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第7题,共17题
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答案: A. 9 points (3 for each category)
The rubric gives up to 3 points in each of the three categories, for 9 points in total.
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第8题,共17题
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答案: D. At least two scorers from the CAEC testing service, each working independently
Writing is not machine scored. At least two people from the CAEC testing service score each test independently.
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第9题,共17题
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答案: C. The two scores are averaged
When the two scores are within 2 points, the average of the two is the final score for the task.
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第10题,共17题
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答案: D. A third scorer marks it, and the two highest scores are averaged
A gap of 3 or more points leads to a third scoring; the final score is the average of the two highest scores.
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第11题,共17题
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答案: A. About 20 business days
Writing is scored by people, so results take about 20 business days. The other tests take about 2.
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第12题,共17题
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答案: A. 55%
You need 55% to meet the minimum standard and pass a CAEC test.
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第13题,共17题
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答案: B. Approaching minimum standard: you must retake the test
40–54% is 'approaching minimum standard'. It is below 55%, so you must retake the test.
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第14题,共17题
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答案: B. 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.
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第15题,共17题
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答案: C. The new, lower score
A rescored result becomes the final score, even if it is lower than the original.
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第16题,共17题
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答案: B. It weighs the number of errors against the essay's length and complexity
Scorers consider the overall number of errors in relation to the complexity and length of the writing.
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第17题,共17题
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答案: B. About 10 minutes to plan, 50 to write and 15 to revise and proofread
Planning first and saving time at the end to revise and proofread helps you meet all three scoring categories.
键盘:按1–4作答,按 Enter 进入下一题。
真实考试:55% on each CAEC test
考前须知
- The CAEC Writing test is one persuasive writing task with a time limit of 75 minutes.
- The essay is scored in three equal categories (33.3% each): position and support; voice and presentation; and conventions, mechanics and syntax.
- Each Writing test is scored independently by at least two people from the CAEC testing service. Scores within 2 points are averaged; a gap of 3 or more points leads to a third scoring.
- Writing results take about 20 business days, because the test is not machine scored. The other four tests take about 2 business days.
- You need 55% to meet the minimum standard and pass a CAEC test.
- You may write a subject test once per calendar month and up to 3 times per calendar year. You cannot rewrite a test you have passed.
- You may ask for a Writing rescore within 90 days of getting your results. The rescored result is final, even if it is lower.
- There are five CAEC tests (Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies), available in English and French, on computer with a paper option.
常见问题
Is this the official CAEC Writing 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.
Does the CAEC Writing test have multiple-choice editing questions?
No. The official evaluation plan lists one persuasive writing task. The quizzes in this course use multiple choice only to practise the skills that scorers look for in your essay.
How long should my CAEC essay be?
The official pages do not set a word count. Scorers judge errors in relation to the length and complexity of your writing, so aim for a complete essay: an introduction, two or three body paragraphs and a conclusion.
Can I try an official sample Writing test?
Yes. Sample tests for each subject, including Writing, are available on the CAEC digital platform. The Government of Alberta's 'How to earn your CAEC' page links to them.
Where do I register for the CAEC?
First check your province or territory's CAEC page for who can take the tests. Then create an account on the CAEC digital platform and book a test at a testing centre.
这份证书是否经过认证或获得官方认可?
不是。这是一份私人颁发的结业证书,仅用于知识学习。它未获得任何政府、执照发放机构、监管机构或教育机构的认可、认证或批准,也不能替代法律要求的任何执照、资格证书或培训。
资料来源
- 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
- TVO ILC (Ontario): Canadian Adult Education Credential