Social Studies 30-1

Examines the development of modern liberalism and related ideologies through historical events and contemporary contexts.

Social Studies

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Diploma Weight 30% of final mark
School Weight 70% of final mark
Duration Part A: 2 hrs · Part B: 2 hrs
Sessions January & June
Calculator ✗ Not Allowed
OverviewPast ExamsExam ResourcesStudy MaterialsTopics

Exam Format

Part A: Source-based questions (multiple choice + written response) + Part B: Essay or position paper

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Duration

Part A: 2 hrs · Part B: 2 hrs

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Sessions

January & June

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✅ Allowed in Exam Room

  • ✓ English print dictionary (no annotations)
  • ✓ Pencils, pens, and eraser

🚫 Not Allowed

  • ✗ Electronic devices of any kind
  • ✗ Annotated notes or highlighted materials
  • ✗ Electronic dictionaries or translators

General Exam Rules

  • • Government-issued photo ID or valid school ID required at check-in
  • • Arrive 15 minutes before exam start
  • • Dictionaries must be completely clean with no markings, tabs, or annotations

Study Tips:

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Know the key ideologies thoroughly and understand their core principles, similarities, and contrasts.

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Practice Part B essay writing using the position paper format: clear position, evidence, counterargument, conclusion.

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When analyzing sources, identify perspective, purpose, reliability, and bias systematically.

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Keep a timeline of major historical events.

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Read newspaper opinion pieces to practice identifying ideological perspectives in real arguments.

Exam Tips:

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In Part A, always read the sources fully before looking at the questions.

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Source analysis: use CAMPS or SOAPS (Context, Audience, Message, Purpose, Source).

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For Part B essays, pick the position you can argue most effectively with evidence.

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Use specific historical examples and maintain an evidence-based argument

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Reference the Charter of Rights and Freedoms when discussing Canadian liberal values.

Mark Weighting

School Mark 70%
Diploma Exam 30%

Final mark = (school x 70 / 100) + (diploma x 30 / 100)

Diploma Exam Countdown

Next: Part A (Written)
54d 17h 2m 36s

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Past Diploma Exams

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Study Materials

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Topics to Know

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Resources Available

Past Exams 8 available
Study Materials 5 available
Topic Guides ✓ Available
Study Tips ✓ Available

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