Exam 6 | Study Tips

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Study Tips | Exam 6

Effective study strategies are key to passing CAS Exam 6. Check out our exam specific study tips:

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PASS EXAM 6

The journey to passing Exam 6 is one of commitment, dedication, and rigorous practice. It's not just about memorizing facts but understanding the underlying concepts, refining your time management skills, and adapting to the CBT format. The challenge may seem daunting, but with the right approach, resources, and mindset, success is within your grasp.

INTRODUCTION

Exam 6 consists of over 60 different and mostly unrelated articles. This makes studying challenging as it takes awhile to figure out a logical way to tackle all that material. Luckily, we have done that for you. See our suggestions below as to how to organize and create a study pathway for Exam 6.

Another note is that the syllabus changes quite often for Exam 6. If you have taken Exam 6 before, make sure you look at the our Syllabus Changes article. We’ve highlighted all the changes you need to know.

TOPICS ARE UNRELATED

A LOT OF MATERIAL

SHORT ANSWER ESSAY STYLE QUESTIONS

MEMORIZATION
VS.
CALCULATION

ABOUT 15% MORE STUDY TIME THAN FOR EXAM 5

SYLLABUS CHANGES OFTEN

HOW IS EXAM 6 DIFFERENT?

As with Exam 5, it's a short answer-style exam (versus multiple choice).
Exam 6 is all about memorization vs calculation.
Exam 6 takes about 15% more study time than Exam 5.
Exam 6 covers a lot of material. BattleActs condenses the material for you to a realistic amount.
Unlike Exam 5, you don't have to read the articles in any particular order.
The material is very broad and the subjects don't fit together particularly well, especially in the regulation sections. We point out relationships between readings where possible.
The syllabus changes often across sittings which adds extra prep time if you are taking the exam again. Save valuable time by reading the Syllabus Changes article. This feature means you don't need to spend valuable study time hunting through articles trying to figure out what has changed.

STUDYING FOR EXAM 8

Take a little extra time upfront to get organized and you will save yourself a lot of time in the end.

Organize the readings. Use the Ranking Table to organize the readings by how frequently they are tested. Unlike Exam 5, you don't have to read the articles in any particular order. Click here for more tips on how to use the ranking table.
Set up a study schedule. Look at a calendar to see how much time you have until exam day. Use our recommendations on how much time to spend on each article to draw up a study schedule. Leave the last few weeks for review and practice exams.
Not all topics are tested equally. so they don’t deserve equal amounts of your attention. Spend 80% of your time on the top 24 readings. Spend 20% of your time on the rest.
Start studying. We recommend you do a quick read through of the wiki article, then scan the source article and go back again to the wiki article for in-depth studying. Some people choose to skip reading the source material.
Memorize and practice the fundamentals. Once you have mastered this material, move on to what is less frequently tested.
Test your retention. Remember to practice by writing or typing out the answers and use active studying by explaining the concepts in your own words. Use our BRQ score to provide you with an objective measure of how well you know the material.
Stay motivated. Use the Leaderboard to see how you're progressing versus everyone else. (You can appear anonymously if you wish.)

BattleActs is tailored to help you structure your studies efficiently, ensures deep understanding of content, keeps you motivated and engaged, and provides the best approach to mastering calculation problems.

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