Introducing a New CAS Exam Study Resource: Answering & Grading Insights Videos!

The CAS, in partnership with the Candidate Advocate Working Group (CAWG), is excited to announce the launch of a new study resource designed to give candidates a deeper understanding of how to approach and answer exam items—and how those answers are graded. Three (recently retired) items have been chosen from the Exam 5 item bank to showcase in this video series.  

The CAS Exam Answering & Grading Insights Videos provide a step-by-step breakdown of these Exam 5 items, which were drawn from the October/November 2024 sitting. 

Each video features:

• A demonstration of how a candidate would approach answering the item in the Pearson VUE environment. 
• A CAS grader’s perspective on how responses are evaluated and scored. 

This new resource offers valuable insights into the exam answering and grading process and helps candidates refine their responses to maximize points. Whether you’re preparing for your first exam or looking to fine-tune your approach and strategy for any CAS written exam, these videos aim to provide clarity and transparency. 

If you are interested in providing feedback on these videos, the CAS will be holding two one-hour focus groups after exams have been administered in early May. If you are interested in participating in one of the focus groups, please complete the Insight Videos Focus Group interest form. Additional details will be shared in the coming weeks with those interested.