1. To enable students to synthesize related material within the five subsections of the exam 6 syllabus. For the reserving section, we accomplish this by structuring the syllabus readings into the following format:

1. Organizing reserving methods into aggregate vs. structural approaches; categorizing the techniques which underlie LAE reserving; comparing historical and currents methods to estimate UPER liabilities.
2. Comparing similarities and highlighting differences in the methods described above.
3. Cross referencing related techniques, identifying differences, and reconciling approaches when appropriate.

For the accounting and reinsurance syllabus sections, a similar approach is used.

2. To assist in the development of efficient problem solving approaches and techniques.

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We accomplish this by reviewing past CAS exams and assist students with the following:

1. Developing uniform methods towards solving past CAS exam questions which lend themselves to a step-by-step approach.
2. Identifying noteworthy material that has yet to be examined.
3. Identifying past CAS exam questions which tend to "resurface", and recommending which ones are worthwhile for exam preparation.

Classroom time will consist of a mixture of lectures, and practice problems. The lectures will range from brief summaries to thorough explanations, depending upon the difficulty and importance of the material. The practice problems covered during the seminar will include some of the more important questions contained in the instructors' study manuals.

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