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CAEC Social Studies Test Prep
Adaptive practice and step-by-step video lessons for every Social Studies topic on the CAEC.
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A 4-step method built around the CAEC Social Studies test
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Take a Diagnostic
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Watch Video Lessons
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Practice Problems
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What's on the CAEC Social Studies Test
Every topic tested on CAEC Social Studies
Citizenship & Government
- Executive, legislative, and judicial branches
- First Nations, Métis, and Inuit governance
- Democratic and electoral systems
- Individual and collective rights in Canada
Economics & Economic Systems
- Canada's economic system compared to others
- Supply, demand, and price relationships
- Economic conditions: growth, stability, sustainability
- Personal and national economic decision-making
Historical & Contemporary Canada
- Interpreting primary and secondary sources
- Diverse social and cultural perspectives
- First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Francophone contributions
- Causes and consequences of significant Canadian events
Geography & the Environment
- Human, regional, and geographic features of Canada
- Connections between people, land, and environments
- Past and present migration within Canada
- Environmental stewardship and sustainability
CAEC Social Studies Study Guide
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1. Government Features and Structure
2. Political Systems
3. Democratic Systems
3. Government Levels
4. Individual and Collective Rights
5. Citizenship and Activism
6. Identity and Political Decision-Making
7. Canadian Identity
8. Economic Systems
9. Economic Activity
10. Market Forces
11. Economic Conditions
12. Economic Decision-Making
13. Market Participants
14. Economic Disparity
15. Source Analysis
16. Social and Cultural Communities
17. Indigenous Perspectives
18. Francophone Perspectives
19. Historical Events
20. Canada's Role
21. Historical Legacy
22. Geographic Features
23. People and Environment
24. Population Movement
25. Environmental Stewardship
26 Chapters · 376 Topics
Everything You Need to Know About CAEC Social Studies
Format and scoring, so there are no surprises on test day.
Total Duration
1 hour 30 min
One part
Passing Score
55%
Passing score (out of 100)
Number of Questions
40
Selected response, machine-scored
Cost
$0-100
Per subject (varies by province)
About the CAEC Social Studies test
The CAEC Social Studies test is one of five subjects on the Canadian Adult Education Credential — the high-school-equivalency credential that replaced the GED in Canada in 2024. This free CAEC Social Studies practice test covers civics, economics, history, and geography, with a step-by-step explanation for every question.
What topics does CAEC Social Studies cover?
One part covering four areas: Citizenship & Government (the largest share), Geography & the Environment, Historical & Contemporary Canada, and Economics & Economic Systems — including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Francophone governance and contributions. StudyPug covers all of them with adaptive practice and video lessons.
Is CAEC Social Studies hard, and where do learners struggle most?
Most adult learners have gaps in a few specific places — usually the branches and structure of government, interpreting primary sources, and supply-and-demand reasoning. A quick diagnostic finds those gaps, then adaptive CAEC Social Studies practice fills them so you move from stuck to confident.
How is CAEC Social Studies scored?
You need 55% to pass CAEC Social Studies, and each subject is scored independently — so you only retake the subjects you don't pass. Selected-response sections are machine-scored, with results in about two business days. Our practice tracks your readiness by topic.
How StudyPug CAEC prep works
Take a diagnostic, watch focused video lessons on your weak topics, practise with instant step-by-step feedback, then sit a full-length mock exam. 92% of students improve their grades with StudyPug.
CAEC Social Studies — FAQ
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Is this CAEC Social Studies practice test free?
Yes. The CAEC Social Studies sample question and diagnostic preview on this page are free to try. Full access to all video lessons and practice problems requires a StudyPug plan.
What does CAEC Social Studies actually test?
CAEC Social Studies covers: Citizenship & Government (35%), Economics & Economic Systems (20%), Historical & Contemporary Canada (20%), Geography & the Environment (25%).
What score do I need to pass?
You need at least 55% to pass CAEC Social Studies. The test has 40 questions, 90 minutes.
Is the CAEC the same as the GED?
The CAEC (Canadian Adult Education Credential) replaced the GED in Canada and covers similar subject areas, but it is a distinct test with its own format, question types, and scoring. StudyPug's CAEC prep is built specifically around the CAEC blueprint.
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Last updated Aug 13, 2026
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