Core Principles

We have a range of study materials that you can use when sitting Subject CM1. We have broken the materials down into those that we consider to be 'essential' and 'highly recommended' plus those products which can make your revision very effective. Students learn in different ways so you will need to read the details of each product to see what will work for you.

We've produced an introductory video for students sitting Subjects CM1 and CM2.

For advice about which products to choose, please read our product guide . Advice on the exams, revision and our products is also available in our Tutor Talk videos.

If you are sitting Subject CM1 as a non-member of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, please click If you are sitting Subject CM1 as a non-member of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, please click here .

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Combined Materials Pack (CMP) Ideal for those sitting the subject for the first time. It comprises the Study Guide, Course Notes, Series X Assignments, Mock Exam and Paper B Online Resources (PBOR incorporating the Series Y Assignments). This is available in eBook or paper format (except PBOR and the Mock Exam, which are either eBooks or accessed via the Hub). Please refer to our CMP page.
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Tuition Face-to-face/Live Online/Online Classroom Choose from a Regular Tutorial, Block Tutorial or Online Classroom . Tutorials will focus on, and develop the skills required for the written Paper A . Please click here for further details of the types of tuition for further details of the types of tuition and the Tuition Bulletin which details the courses available.
Preparation Days Face-to-face/Live Online Students wishing for some additional tutor support for Paper B , working through exam-style question, may wish to attend a Preparation Day. These will be available Live Online or face-to-face, where students will need to bring their own device capable of running Excel or R as required. Please click here for further details of the types of tuition and the Tuition Bulletin which details the courses available.
Series X Marking / Marking vouchers We are happy to mark your attempts at the X Assignments. Objective, personalised feedback from a high quality marker will highlight areas on which to work and help with exam technique. X Marking is not included with the Assignments or the CMP and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Marking page to get more details of how you can get your scripts marked.
Series Y Marking / Marking vouchers Preparation for the computer-based Paper B. We are happy to mark your attempts at the Y Assignments. Objective, personalised feedback from a high quality marker will highlight areas on which to work and help with exam technique. Y Marking is not included with the Paper B Online Resources (PBOR) or the CMP and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Marking page to get more details of how you can get your scripts marked.
Mock Exam An exam-standard Paper A and Paper B to use as a realistic test of your exam preparation. This is available in eBook or paper format. Click here for more Mock Exam information for more information.
Mock Exam Marking Feedback on your weaknesses and areas needing more attention is really useful as you approach the exam. Marking is not included with the Mock and you need to order it separately. Please refer to our Mock Exam Marking page for information such as deadline dates.
Additional Mock Pack (AMP) Consists of two further mock exams and it is ideal if you are retaking and have already sat the Mock Exam, or if you just want some extra question practice. AMP is only available as an eBook . Marking is not included with the AMP and you need to order two Marking Vouchers if you would like the additional mocks marked by ActEd.
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Revision Notes A set of A5 booklets which are perfect for revising on the train or tube to work. Each booklet covers one main theme of the course and includes: Core Reading with a set of integrated short questions; relevant past exam questions and solutions; plus other useful revision aids. These are available in eBook or paper format. These can be particularly useful for retakers. See the Revision Notes page to read more details about this product.
ASET Contains ActEd's solutions to recent past exam papers, plus comment and explanation. This is available in eBook or paper format. Click here Contains ActEd's solutions to recent past exam papers, plus comment and explanation. for further guidance.
The Vault The Vault is an online resource containing up to 10 years of exam questions, with both ActEd and IFoA solutions. The questions are broken down by topic and by year. The Vault is accessed via The Hub. See The Vault page for more details about this product.
Flashcards A set of A6-sized cards that cover the key points of the subject that most students want to commit to memory. These are available in eBook or paper format. The Flashcards page has more information.

This guide explains how to use Table Mode on Casio calculators. Table Mode is useful for solving questions involving trial and error, which are common in Subject CM1. The guide is available here is the guide for Table Mode .

We have compiled some of the key formulae you may need to answer questions throughout the Subject CM1 course, which can be accessed here is the guide for Formulae sheet .

The following cross reference grid lists the IFoA exam questions on Chapters 1-11 from April 2000 to Sept 2018 sorted by topics.

Download CM1 cross reference grid

Practising exam questions by topics is a key strategy for passing the exam.

If you want quick access to all CM1 exam questions sorted by year and topics, together with their solutions (both IFoA and ActEd) then you may wish to consider purchasing the CM1 Vault. A new online resource designed to help students.

Check out The Vault