Social Studies 30-1
Examines the development of modern liberalism and related ideologies through historical events and contemporary contexts.
Exam at a Glance
📋 Exam Format
Part A: Source-based questions (multiple choice + written response). Part B: Essay or position paper.
Duration
Part A: 2 hrs · Part B: 2 hrs
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
Know the key ideologies thoroughly and understand their core principles, similarities, and contrasts.
Practice Part B essay writing using the position paper format: clear position, evidence, counterargument, conclusion.
When analyzing sources, identify perspective, purpose, reliability, and bias systematically.
Keep a timeline of major historical events.
Read newspaper opinion pieces to practice identifying ideological perspectives in real arguments.
⚡ Tips & Tricks
In Part A, always read the sources fully before looking at the questions.
Source analysis: use CAMPS or SOAPS (Context, Audience, Message, Purpose, Source).
For Part B essays, pick the position you can argue most effectively with evidence.
Use specific historical examples and maintain an evidence-based argument
Reference the Charter of Rights and Freedoms when discussing Canadian liberal values.
📊 Mark Weighting
Final mark = (school × 0.7) + (diploma × 0.3)
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This subject was last updated on June 6th, 2026.