New resources to help you learn about the new Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC)

During the summer, a small group of researchers and GED instructors did an in-depth analysis of the CAEC sample tests to identify the main changes on the CAEC compared to the GED. 

Based on our analysis we describe three main changes:

1. Digital changes with the new online testing platform, test questions and sources to read and interpret
2. Content changes in reading, writing, science and social studies, including questions without sources (math has fewer changes) 
3. The use of a cognitive complexity framework that emphasizes the application of conceptual knowledge and skills rather than the recall and reproduction of facts.

The CAEC is a very different test compared to the GED! Preparing learners means educators will need 

• Time to make the adjustment
• A different instructional approach that relies on building content knowledge in both online and offline environments, followed by the development of the digital and test-taking skills needed to demonstrate that knowledge
• New resources to support the two-fold instructional approach 
• Professional training. 

We’d like to share what we’ve learned about the CAEC in a comprehensive report, presentation video and accompanying slides.

New CAEC resources