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To determine whether someone is ready to take a CAEC test, we’ve developed simple assessments, involving discussion, observation and direct demonstration of abilities using the sample test and related activities. All assessments are available as both PDFs and documents so you can modify them to suit your needs and growing knowledge of CAEC readiness indicators.
Education experience and digital expertise.pdfEducation experience and digital expertise discussion
Education experience and digital expertise discussion
Discuss formal education experiences and digital expertise with the test candidate to gauge their general readiness to take the CAEC test. The discussion guide will help you have an informal assessment discussion, covering topics such as
Previous education
Reasons for taking the test
Language of education
Digital expertise.
Determine subject-based readiness.pdfSubject-based readiness observation and discussion guide
Subject-based readiness observation and discussion guide
Evaluate subject-based knowledge and skills using CAEC sample test items. The guide will help you determine whether the candidate can do the following:
Write a persuasive letter or paragraph online. Take a side on an issue. Support claims with evidence.
Recognize and apply select foundational science principles and concepts to respond to test questions.
Recognize and apply select foundational Canadian history, geography, government and economic facts and concepts to respond to test questions.
Remember middle and some high school math and various problem-solving techniques.
Manipulate different test answer formats such as ordering, drag and drop and selecting.
Navigate a complex test interface and use available online tools.
Foundational learning assessment.pdfFoundational learning activities and observation guide
Foundational learning activities and observation guide
Are adult learners ready to take a CAEC test-preparation course? Evaluate foundational learning using select CAEC sample test items. You will help the candidate do the following:
Read a sample test source (i.e. "Family Camping") and respond to the related test questions to determine the candidate's ability to read unfamiliar text (with a readability of Grade 8) on a general subject.
Write a well-constructed opinion to help you determine the candidate's ability to construct a paragraph, a foundation needed to further develop more complex persuasive writing abilities.
Complete most of the no calculator math questions to determine if a candidate has confidently mastered adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages.
Optional low digital or no digital foundational learning assessment
Optional low digital or no digital foundational learning assessment
Use the optional foundational learning assessment for candidates who don't yet have the digital confidence to navigate the sample test. Candidates can complete the assessment in it's Google Docs format or it can be printed.
The various assessment tools will help you determine one of four different outcomes for a candidate. Use the detailed checklist to support final decisions about test readiness and plan next steps.
Outcome 1 - The candidate is ready to take the test.
Outcome 2 - The candidate is almost ready to take the test, but could benefit from a two to three hour workshop to build confidence and discuss more complex elements of the sample tests and digital platform.
Outcome 3 - The candidate has the foundational skills and knowledge to complete the test, but is in need of targeted test preparation to review and learn one or all of the following:
More complex mathematics
How to integrate evidence into an argument and formal letter-writing conventions
Grammar, punctuation and close reading strategies
Science concepts
Canadian social studies knowledge and the interpretation of a variety of sources
Digital skills to navigate the testing platform and test-questions
CAEC test-taking strategies.
Outcome 4 - The candidate needs to build foundational skills and knowledge and isn't able to complete the following foundational activities:
The most straightforward reading sample ("Family Camping" blog post) and/or
No-calculator math questions and/or
A well-written paragraph composed online that expresses an opinion about a topic.
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