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ASM2 and ASM3  \nCG2: Prepare the student, including speed and accuracy, to pass Exam SRM or FAM. ASM2 and ASM3  \nCourse Objectives: The student will be able to  \n1. Plan/manage exam study to be able to thoroughly prepare for a SOA exam. CG2  \n2. Determine the appropriate approach for solving problems similar to those given on Exam SRM or FAM. CG 1  \n3. Complete a practice exam during a three-hour period with an acceptable percentage of correct answers. CG2  \nAttendance Policy: You are expected to attend class Thursdays in accordance with University policy. See the student handbook for attendance requirements. Note that you are still required to meet your weekly study requirements even if you miss class.  \nOffice Hour Appointments:  \nOffice hour appointments can be made using the Calendly site, [https://calendly.com/mgardeng/20min](https://calendly.com/mgardeng/20min) (appointments may be made up to two weeks in advance) . If there are no available times at which you able to meet, send Dr.  \nGardenghi a message including some days/times between 7:30am and 3pm when you are available.  \nGeneral Policies:  \n1. We will meet together each Thursday (the 1.25 hours in class can be counted towards your weekly totals) .  \n2. You will maintain the study log (see the provided Excel spreadsheet) to document your study efforts. You will post the Excel file (and keep it updated) in your personal Exam Prep MS Teams channel, so that I can keep tabs on your progress.  \n3. You are expected to come to class each week with questions and/or problems with which you struggled.  \n4. You may find it beneficial to study together. This can be very valuable and is highly recommended.  \nCourse Requirements and Evaluation:  \n1. The grade in this course will be based on the following:  \na. complete the Exam FM Starter assignment – 10%(see Canvas due date)  \nb. quality time spent in preparation for the exam (computed as quality time = time in \\# of hrs * quality rating/4; where quality rating is given on a scale of 1 to 4)– 30%,  \nc. time spent reviewing previous material – 5%  \nd. number and accuracy of practice problems completed – 25% and 15% respectively,  \ne. scores on practice exams – 10% .  \n2. Passing the Exam SRM/FAM/ALTAM at any point during the semester will immediately result in an A in the course (no other work will be required) , provided that the student submits a copy of the notification of their exam results from the SOA.  \nTextbook:  \nThere is no required text for this course. You will need to acquire study resources to use. Students in the past have found the Adapt exams at Coaching Actuaries a very helpful resource. 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