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Level up your learning for Exam CS1

Choose actuarial study materials that work for you. With a variety of material, you can learn at your pace and select what works for you.

  • Study Manual - read, learn and gain a strong conceptual understanding of the material
  • GOAL - Practice, quiz and text with thousands of problems and solutions
  • Instructional Videos - gain deep understanding and visuals to bring extra to your learning
  • Flashcards - master key topics and formals and be that much more prepared
  • Mock Exam + Grading + Live Feedback Session for the mock exam (optional)
  • Core Reading - Prepare with the official learning material trusted by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)
  • Formula Sheets - Recall important formulas and information in an easy to use format

Our Study Manual for IFoA Exam CS1 offers personalized learning, tailored to fit your schedule.

The Exam CS1 Study Manual will help you to:

  • Master exam-focused content with comprehensive syllabus coverage (380+ pages)
  • Strengthen your understanding through clear, illustrative 95 examples
  • Build confidence through targeted 165+ practice exercises

GOAL: Practice. Predict. Pass.

Turn practice into progress for Exam CS1

  • 1700+ problems with detailed solutions; a mix of original questions and past exam questions.
  • Structure and content aligned with IFoA current syllabus and Core Reading
  • Recognised by the IFoA as a product from a tuition provider who can assist you in your studies (https://actuaries.org.uk/qualify/prepare-for-your-exams/tuition-providers)
  • Includes OBA questions for practice with immediate grading and feedback, and exam style written answer questions for a simulated exam experience.
  • 3 Learning Modes spanning 3 Difficulty Levels (Core, Advanced & Mastery)
  • Practice: select by syllabus topic(s) and level of difficulty
  • Quiz: select the topic(s), difficulty, number of problems and set the timer
  • Simulated Exams, with predetermined problems withheld from the practice and quiz modes:
    • 2 Original CS1-A Papers + 2 Original CS1-B Papers with solutions and self-assessment tool for diagnostic
    • 4 CS1-A IFOA Past Papers + 4 CS1-B IFOA Past Papers with solutions and self-assessment tool for diagnostic
  • Send your questions to a professor directly in the problem interface and get a timely answer
  • Includes the ACTEX CS1 Formula and Review sheet with 16 pages of formulas and concepts

Instructional Videos

Retain more information with our helpful videos that cover the entire syllabus and further explain the most complex topics.

We've got you covered with: 

  • 161 instructional videos 
  • A variety of expert instructors, many of whom are current university professors 
  • More than 30 total hours of video content
  • Now with closed captions in both English and Spanish to make learning more accessible!

Master key topics with IFoA Exam CS1 flashcards

ACTEX Exam CS1 flashcards are designed to be fully customizable, so you can tailor your study experience to your specific strengths, weaknesses, and exam timeline.

Key features include:

  • 270+ expertly written flashcards, aligned directly with Exam CS1 syllabus topics
  • Topic-based sorting to focus on the material you need to work on most
  • Expert importance ratings that highlight concepts most relevant to exam questions
  • Learning objective filters to keep your studying aligned with the exam syllabus
  • Smart organization tools to filter cards by favorites, hidden, flagged, or skipped
  • Custom Quiz Mode with flexible options, including:
    • Adjustable quiz length and time limits
    • Practice using flagged, skipped, or previously incorrect cards
    • Targeted review to reinforce weak areas and improve retention

This level of customization helps you prioritize high-impact concepts and study more efficiently as exam day approaches.

Mock Exam on Pre-Order

Graded Mock Exam - Rehearse before the real exam!

Whether you are checking your progress, identifying weak areas, or refining your exam strategy, the ACTEX CS1 A Mock Exam provides meaningful insight into where you stand and what to focus on next. Our mock exam helps eliminate surprises and build confidence. 

  • Mock Exam with Grading and Solutions – Practice and Professional grading of your responses along with detailed solutions for comparison and learning. Best for students who want an unbiased performance assessment along with full solution explanations. 
  • Upgrade your purchase with 1:1 Feedback Live Session for $99 - get feedback from an expert, to get a deeper understanding of your areas of improvement. Ideal for students seeking personalized guidance, deeper insight into their results, and targeted advice to improve exam performance. (contact service@ActuarialBookstore.com for more information)
  • Author: Gabriel Necoechea, Ph.D

While designed to mirror the IFoA CS1A exam format, this mock exam also provides a strong assessment of your syllabus knowledge for the IAI exam.

How it works:

  • Write your answers on paper in the allotted time (3 hours and 20 minutes).
  • Scan or take a photo of your work and submit your file by Google form or by email (information provided after purchase) 
  • The professor will email you the feedback to the same email you used for submission within two weeks.

Better Ways to Organize

  • Comprehensive Formula & Review Sheet 
  • Study Planner that follows your manual to take the guesswork out of your study schedule and get you quick access to relevant study materials.
  • Topic Search - fully linked to seamlessly read, watch, and practice

The IFoA Core Reading is the official, copyrighted study reference for each exam, published by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. It is designed to ensure students and examiners share a consistent understanding of the syllabus requirements and learning objectives.

Each Core Reading outlines the required depth and breadth of knowledge for every topic on the syllabus, providing clear explanations and context to support exam preparation. Updated regularly to reflect changes in the syllabus, industry practice, and professional guidance, the Core Reading helps you study with the most accurate and up-to-date information available.

Topic Search

All IFoA Exam CS1 materials are fully indexed by keyword, making it easy to search concepts and toggle materials without losing your place.

  • Seamlessly read, watch and practice across topics
  • Connect to all your materials, identify problem areas, and get the help you need to pass

Formula and Review Sheet

This at-a-glance tool helps you memorize and recall key formulas and information.

  • Covers important formulas needed to prepare you for the actuarial probability exam
  • Easy-to-print reference guide you can study with, no matter where you are

Team of GOAL CS1 Authors

  • Prof. Joel Nibert, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, The University of Texas, Austin
  • Prof. Russell Hendel, ASA, Ph.D., Professor, Towson University, Towson, MD
  • Prof. Irina Pogrebivsky, FSA, EA, Assistant Professor at Arcadia University
  • Linh Thuy Nguyen, M.S. Info Systems & Decision Sciences
  • Bill Kinney, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics at Bethel University
  • Prof. Nao Mimoto, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Dept. of Statistics, University of Akron, OH
  • Prof. Marco Martinez, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Actuarial Science, North Central College
  • Dr. Xiao-Bo Li
  • Adeline Young
  • Dmitriy Tigunov
  • Dr. Edwin Baidoo
  • Dr. Gabe Necoechea, ACTEX Learning

About the Study Manual Authors

  1. Yiping Guo, Ph.D., ASA.
     
    Yiping Guo is a Senior Quantitative Analyst at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). He holds a Ph.D. in Actuarial Science from the University of Waterloo and has extensive experience in research and teaching across actuarial science, quantitative finance, and machine learning. His work has been published in leading academic journals, including the European Actuarial Journal, International Journal of Theoretical and Applied Finance, and Communications in Statistics – Theory and Methods. He is also an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) and was named a James C. Hickman Scholar by the Society of Actuaries in 2022.
     
    Gabriel Necoechea, Ph.D.
     
    Gabriel Necoechea is Director, Content and UX and Africa & Middle East Markets with ACTEX Learning. Gabe earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Kansas State University in 2021. As an individual contributor and project manager, he has contributed to various aspects of front-end and back-end functionality on the Actuarial University platform; the digital transformation of ACTEX’s highly regarded written study manuals; and to the creation of new content, both written and video. Through his video work, he has developed hundreds of instructional videos for associate-level actuarial exam topics through slide- and script-writing, audio recording, and editorial oversight. The result is comprehensive, eLearning coverage of associate-level exams for SOA, CAS, and IFoA. Gabe speaks regularly at universities about actuarial education, with a particular focus on building relationships with students and professors in Africa and Middle East — when he's not spending time with his wife Nicole, twin cat 'sons,' and twin human daughters.
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