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S.A.  \nClassroom: Live Zoom Link  \nClass Time: Thursdays 6:00-7:50pm  \nOffice Hours: Thursdays 5:30-6:00pm and 7:50-8:45pm  \nE-Mail: [zachjmeier@yahoo.com](zachjmeier@yahoo.com)  \n[Zoom Link:](Zoom Link:)  \nPlease join the personal Zoom room at the specified class time. The link should be consistent each week, but if not, I will send an email each week with the updated link.  \nJoin Zoom Meeting  \n[https://zoom.us/j/9172061528](https://zoom.us/j/9172061528)  \n[Meeting ID: 917 206 1528](Meeting ID: 917 206 1528)[ ](Meeting ID: 917 206 1528)One tap mobile +17193594580,,9172061528\\# US  \n+13462487799,,9172061528\\# US (Houston)  \nRequired Text and Sample Problems:  \n• Meier, Zachariah J. FCT Manual for Exam P/1,4th Edition.  \nI will email you an electronic copy of the text. Feel free to print it off on your own.  \nSample Problems:  \n• We will extensively use the SOA Sample Problems for Exam P. The ~446 problems and solutions are located near the bottom of Page 7 of the May 2024 syllabus located on the following webpage:  \n[https://www.soa.org/education/exam-req/edu-exam-p-detail/study/](https://www.soa.org/education/exam-req/edu-exam-p-detail/study/)  \nI would suggest saving the Sample Questions and Solutions on your home computer and/or flash drive, so that you don’t have to get on the internet each time you want to access them.  \nRequired Calculator:  \nThe SOA has approved only the following calculators for their exams: TI BA- 35, BA II Plus, BA II Plus Professional Edition, TI-30Xa, TI-30X II (IIS solar or IIB battery), or TI-30XS Multiview (or XB battery) . You must have one of these calculators for the quizzes and exams in this MATH 495 class. You may NOT use a graphing calculator in this class or on the actual Exam P. Many of my former students have recommended the TI-30X II and/or TI-30XS Multiview. I used the BA II Plus for all of my exams and you will be required to use the calculator for FIN 300 anyway. You are welcome to use any of the approved calculators in this course and on Exam P, and you may use more than one.  \nOther Suggested Resources:  \nSome students may want additional practice problems, which I strongly suggest if you are serious about passing the exam.  \nEmpower, an insurance company in Denver, CO, has donated two phenomenal study manuals (Actex and ASM) to the CSU Actuarial Program. Both manuals are on shelf reserve at the Morgan Library and provide countless examples and problems. I strongly, strongly, strongly recommend that you utilize these resources. Actex is known for its many problems, and ASM is known for its clear explanations and challenging sample exams. Utilizing these two resources will help to increase your chances of passing Exam P.  \nIf you would like to purchase your own study manual or additional sample exams, I would recommend one of the following options, all located at [www.actexmadriver.com](www.actexmadriver.com and www.actuarialbookstore.com:)[ and](www.actexmadriver.com and www.actuarialbookstore.com:)[ www.actuarialbookstore.com](www.actexmadriver.com and www.actuarialbookstore.com:)[:](www.actexmadriver.com and www.actuarialbookstore.com:)  \n• ADAPT Subscription to Online Practice Exams.  \n•  The Infinite Actuary Online Seminar.  \n• Boverman, Samuel A. ACTEX Study Manual for the SOA Exam P and CAS Exam 1.  \n• Ostaszewski, Krzysztof M. ASM Study Manual for Exam P/Exam 1.  \n• ACTEXonline P/1 Online 5/10/15 Original Practice Exams  \n• Ramanathan, G.V. Five (or Ten) Online Practice Exams for Exam P/1 .  \nYou may also find the following websites beneficial to your studying:  \n• [www.beanactuary.com](www.beanactuary.com) – general information about the profession; specific information about Exam P; CBT Tutorial  \n• [www.actuarialoutpost.com](www.actuarialoutpost.com) – Discussion Forum where you can ask questions and","cbCaihEtTUgMQdUO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihEtTUgMQdUO","pdf",115238,"English","# Course logistics\n## Class schedule and Zoom instructions\n## Instructor contact and updates\n# Required materials\n## Text and SOA sample problems\n## Approved calculators\n# Recommended resources\n## Actuarial study manuals and practice options\n## Additional websites\n# Course structure\n## Objective and prerequisite\n## Weekly homework and submission rules","[{\"question\":\"What is the main goal of MATH 495 for students?\",\"answer\":\"The course prepares students to successfully complete SOA Exam P in the May 2024 sitting by reviewing and emphasizing the required first exam topics in probability.\"},{\"question\":\"What materials are required for Exam P preparation?\",\"answer\":\"Students must use the FCT Manual for Exam P/1 (4th edition) and extensively practice using the SOA Sample Problems for Exam P.\"},{\"question\":\"Which calculators are allowed, and are graphing calculators permitted?\",\"answer\":\"Only approved calculators are allowed, including TI BA-35, BA II Plus, BA II Plus Professional Edition, TI-30Xa, TI-30X II, TI-30XS Multiview. 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