Does SlideRule Books sell all of the texts for each exam?
Which textbooks should I select?
How do I select a study manual and/or other supplemental materials?
Do you sell SOA or CAS study notes?
How can I learn more about a particular product?
What calculator do I need?
How quickly do I receive electronically distributed study manuals?
Can I register for live seminars through SlideRule Books?
Does SlideRule Books offer discounts?
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Does SlideRule Books sell all of the textbooks for each exam?
Generally speaking, yes, we sell all of the textbooks for each exam. Occasionally, the CAS or SOA will list out-of-print textbooks as one of the options. Most out-of-print textbooks can be purchased from specialty retailers but typically you will have to pay a significant premium to do so. |
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Which textbooks should I select?
The SOA and CAS no longer specify all of the required textbooks for each exam. For the first four exams, actaurial students are now given suggested textbooks or Option A/B/C textbooks as well as the required texts. It is our understanding that this change was made based on the academic theory that it helps boost students’ learning of the material.
All of the required textbooks should be purchased/borrowed for each exam. There is no substitute for the underlying textbook material. Suggested textbooks and the Option A/B/C textbooks are listed because the SOA and CAS have determined that they cover the exam material thoroughly. Our recommendation is to purchase/borrow a Suggested/Option A/B/C textbook that has a corresponding solutions manual. Many, but not all, of the textbooks have helpful solutions manuals. The use of solutions manuals are optional – depending upon the textbook about half of all actuarial students purchase the corresponding solutions manual. |
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How do I select a study manual and/or other supplemental materials?
There are many study manuals and other supplemental materials available to actaurial students to help them with the exams. These materials are a “must have” because they significantly cut your study time and improve your chances of passing the exam(s). All study manuals provide you with detailed outlines of the material, and most provide sample problems/exams with detailed solutions. Samples of the manuals are provided by most publishers and these are available as you browse the material listed on our website for each exam. Descriptions of each manual are also provided in this section. All study manuals are produced by well-known and well-respected actuarial science educators and publishers.
In addition, SlideRule Books offers the widest possible array of other helpful tools including flashcards, practice problem/exam & solution sets, DVD seminars as well as registration for live seminars. Product descriptions of all products are provided and many samples of each product are also available.
Please note: SlideRule Books also sells SOA/CAS approved calculators. Please see this FAQ section for important information regarding calculators. |
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Do you sell SOA or CAS study notes?
We do not sell these materials. Study notes are only available from the SOA or the CAS. |
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How can I learn more about a particular product?
Our website has complete descriptions on nearly all of our products and where ever possible, we have also listed product samples provided by the publishers. These samples are available for review as you browse the material listed on our website for each exam. After reviewing this information, if you feel that you need further help, please contact us. |
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What calculator do I need?
Only the approved calculators described in the following paragraphs may be brought into the examination room. Candidates may use the battery or solar-powered models of the following Texas Instruments calculators:
BA II Plus
BA II Plus Professional
TI-30X II (IIS solar or IIB battery)
TI-30X
TI-30Xa
The CAS/SOA logos are not required on the calculator. Candidates may use more than one of the approved calculators during the examination. For those using the BA II Plus, BA II Plus Professional, or TI-30X II (IIS solar or IIB battery) models, candidates will be required to show examination proctors that the memory has been cleared prior to the start of the examination. Calculator instructions cannot be brought into the examination room.
Any unauthorized calculator brought to the examination center will be confiscated for the duration of the examination. Candidates using a calculator other than the approved models will be subject to examination disqualification or other disciplinary action.
It is the candidate's responsibility to see that the calculator used during the examination is in good working order. Supervisors will have a spare approved calculator available for a candidate whose calculator may malfunction. It will not be distributed to a candidate without a calculator or whose unauthorized calculator has been confiscated. |
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How quickly do I receive electronically distributed products?
You should receive your electronically delivered study aids (as an email attachment or as a link to a secure page on our website) within minutes of receiving your email order confirmation. If you do not receive this 2nd email with its attachment then one of two things has typically happened: 1. Your company has blocked the delivery of this item; or 2. Your internet service provider has blocked the delivery of this item.
We are quite experienced in getting around these problems. One way or another, you will receive your attachment. Please contact us and we will solve this problem promptly.
If you ordered a product distributed through a secure download we will automatically email you a user name and password that allows you temporary access to a secure page on our website. This secure access download email should be delivered to you within minutes of receiving your email confirmation |
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Can I register for live seminars through SlideRule Books?
Yes. SlideRule Books registers actuarial students for many different seminars. These actuarial seminars are available for purchase in their specific exam category (along with the textbooks) or by selecting “Exam Registration” on the Exams Listing section of our website. |
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Does SlideRule Books offer discounts?
No. SlideRule Books offers complimentary Gift Cards to eligible customers. See Gift Cards for details. |
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