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This is more difficult than it appears, because the actual results for each administration are a function of both the preparedness of the candidates and the difficulty of the exam. Since members of the CAS Examination Committee and their experience levels change over time, this can (and does) result in changes in the difficulty of the exam at each administration.  \nThe Examination Committee uses a series of benchmarks to gauge the candidates’ overall knowledge of the material. First, a panel of experienced committee members evaluates the exam and determines a score to be achieved by a minimally qualified candidate. This process sets a baseline for determining the final pass mark. After the initial grading takes place, the results for each individual question are analyzed for how well they distinguished between those who demonstrated that they “knew the material well” and those who did not. In addition, the distribution of total scores is analyzed and compared to past exam distributions. This information helps the Committee determine whether changes in candidate performance are driven by differences in the difficulty of the exam or by a better or more poorly prepared group of candidates.  \nThe Examination Committee reviews the statistics on each question as well as comments received from candidates to determine whether any of the questions were flawed. Once the Examination Committee identifies a flawed question, the committee decides if the question should be dropped from the exam or the question should be graded with multiple answers. If the question is dropped from the exam, then the exam is graded with less than the original number of points.  \nMany people are involved in the deliberations ofthe pass mark. After the grading session, the Examination Committee part chair submits a report to the general officer of the exam series and the Examination Committee chair. The report includes the pass mark recommended by the part committee, a detailed analysis of the exam, and a description of any unusual questions or situations that required special handling. The general officer and chair discuss the recommendation with the vice president-admissions to finalize the pass mark. More detail about the exam and grading process can be found in the section “Looking at the CAS Examination Process” in the Admissions/Exams – Exam Information section of the CAS web site.  \nThe CAS releases the pass score information for Exams 5-9 after the appeal deadline for the exam session has passed. The purpose of releasing the pass scores is to help candidates prepare for future exam sittings. The 75th and 95th percentile scores are also released for each exam. These two key statistics indicate the performance level achieved by the better prepared candidates on the exam.  \nSelecting the exact point that determines the passing candidates is a difficult decision that the Examination Committee does not take lightly. Unfortunately, one question can mean the difference between passing and failing. Thus, candidates are encouraged to aim for higher performance levels than the level needed to barely pass prior examinations.  \nPass marks for related exams of previous years are included to provide candidates with a context for the most recent pass mark.  \nCAS Exam 8  \nExam 8  \nSpring 2010  \nSpring 2009  \nSpring 2008  \nSpring 2007  \nSpring 2006  \nSpring 2005  \nSpring 2004  \nSpring 2003  \nSpring 2002  \nSpring 2001  \nSpring 2000  \nPart 10  \nSpring 1999  \nSpring 1998  \nSpring 1997  \nSpring 1996  \nSpring 1995  \nTotal Points  \n73.5  \n65  \n72.50  \n80  \n75  \n80  \n85  \n95  \n95  \n100  \n100  \n99  \n100  \n100  \n100  \n100  \nPass Mark  \n48.50 47.50 45.00 50.25 51.00 46.25 59.50 58.75 56.25 51.50 61.75  \n53.25  \n56.00 53.50 55.50  \n58.75  \n95th Percentile  \n","cbCaisH7wbuNsmSd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisH7wbuNsmSd","pdf",11774,"English","# Pass Mark Setting Process\n## Benchmarks and Baseline Determination\n## Question Statistics and Flawed Item Handling\n## Committee Deliberation and Final Approval\n## Release Timing and Candidate Preparation Context\n# CAS Exam 8 Spring 2010 - Pass Mark Table\n## Exam Sessions Listed (Spring 2000–2010)\n## Total Points, Pass Mark, and Percentiles\n## Comments on Invalid Questions","[{\"question\":\"How does CAS determine the pass mark for each exam administration?\",\"answer\":\"CAS sets a baseline using a minimally qualified candidate benchmark determined by experienced committee members. It then analyzes item discrimination, score distribution patterns, and past exam results to account for changes in candidate preparedness and exam difficulty.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens when a question is found to be flawed?\",\"answer\":\"The Examination Committee reviews question statistics and candidate comments to identify flaws. It then decides whether to drop the question (reducing total points) or grade it with multiple acceptable answers.\"},{\"question\":\"When are pass scores released and what additional statistics are provided?\",\"answer\":\"CAS releases pass score information for Exams 5-9 after the appeal deadline passes. It also provides the 75th and 95th percentile scores to show performance levels achieved by better-prepared candidates.\"}]","Casualty Actuarial Society Pass Mark for CAS Exam 8 - Spring 2010 | PDF",1790332296]