Algebra and functions
Functions, equations and inequalities, systems of equations. In SN and TS, quadratic functions and factoring take up a lot of room.
Ministry exam · 50% of the competency
The Secondary 4 math exam, without the panic.
CST, TS or SN: the ministry exam tests mathematical reasoning in 3 hours. Here are the official dates, what it covers and a realistic plan to get ready.
Next date: TS and SN (mathematical reasoning), June 11, 2027
Official calendar
The dates
| Exam | Date | Code | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS and SN (mathematical reasoning) | June 11, 20279 a.m. to 12 p.m. Official source | 064-420, 065-420 | |
| CST (mathematical reasoning) | June 18, 20279 a.m. to 12 p.m. Official source | 063-420 | |
| January session: CST, TS and SN | January 21, 20279 a.m. to 12 p.m. Official source | 063-420, 064-420, 065-420 | |
| August retake: CST, TS and SN | August 3, 20279 a.m. to 12 p.m. Official source |
Dates come from the Ministère de l'Éducation's official schedule (updated August 28, 2026) or from each CEGEP's calendar. The school sets the time and room: always confirm with the school. · Ministry information document
What the exam covers
The Secondary 4 ministry exam assesses one competency, Uses mathematical reasoning. It counts for 50% of that competency's result; the other half comes from the school. Secondary 4 math is also required for the high school diploma (DES).
Each sequence has its own exam and its own date. TS and SN students write on the same day, CST students one week later. The structure is the same: multiple choice, short answers and application problems where the work you show is graded.
Geometry and trigonometry
Metric and trigonometric relations in triangles, the sine law, similar and congruent figures. In CST, geometry carries a lot of weight.
Statistics and probability
Two-variable distributions, correlation and the regression line, plus probability depending on the sequence.
Showing your work
Section C is marked with a grid: conjecture, concepts, reasoning, structure and justification. A right answer with no work earns little.
Week by week
A realistic prep plan
Two 60-minute sessions a week with the tutor, plus 2 or 3 short sessions alone. That is exactly the pace of the Blitz packages.
- Week 1Diagnosis: redo a term exam from this year and sort every mistake by chapter.
- Week 2The two weakest chapters, with short multiple choice and short answer drills.
- Week 3Functions and algebra: one topic per session, always ending with a full problem.
- Week 4Geometry and trigonometry, then statistics: write every solution as on exam day.
- Week 5Timed application problems, 2 or 3 per session, marked with the grid.
- Week 6One full exam in 3 hours, a last look at recent mistakes, then rest the day before.
Avoid these
The most common mistakes
- Writing only the final answer in section C.
- Forgetting units or a final sentence that actually answers the question.
- Mixing up the sine law and right-triangle trig ratios.
- Poor time management: spending 30 minutes on one problem.
- Reviewing only the topics you already like instead of the ones that weigh most in your sequence.
Free self-check
Where does your child stand? 2 minutes
Tick what your child can already do alone, without help. This is not an official test: it is a starting point to discuss with the tutor in the free first class.
Exam Blitz packages
An intensive boost, right before the exam
The same hourly rate as usual for the level, with a small discount, at a pace of 2 sessions a week. Sessions are booked in your parent space, with the same tutor.
Blitz 4 sessions
over 2 weeks
$174.60
$43.65 per session
Save $5.40 (3 %)
Choose this BlitzBlitz 6 sessions
over 3 weeks
$259.20
$43.20 per session
Save $10.80 (4 %)
Choose this BlitzBlitz 8 sessions
over 4 weeks
$342
$42.75 per session
Save $18 (5 %)
Choose this BlitzPaid online at purchase (Stripe). Sessions already given are not refunded. A session cancelled at least 24 hours ahead stays as a credit in your space. The first class is still free.
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When is the Secondary 4 math exam in 2027?
According to the ministry's official schedule, the TS and SN exam is on June 11, 2027 and the CST exam on June 18, 2027, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A January session is held on January 21, 2027 for some students. Always confirm with the school.
How much is the exam worth?
It counts for 50% of the result for the competency Uses mathematical reasoning. The other half comes from school assessments during the year.
When should my child start reviewing?
Six weeks ahead is a good start, with two sessions a week. A student with gaps from Secondary 3 should start earlier.
Is a Blitz enough?
A Blitz targets weak spots right before the exam. It does not replace a year of work, but it helps a lot when the student already knows where they get stuck.
Are classes online or at home?
In person in Montreal depending on tutor availability, or live online anywhere in Quebec.