Sunday, 31 May 2026

CFA Level 1 - Quantitative Methods Review for CFA Level 1 Prep

Now that you have finished studying Quantitative methods for CFA Level 1, you need to spend a session to review important areas. It could be an additional day or extra time depending on you time availability. 

Global Formula & Concept Review

Quick tour of all Quant LOS

Time Value of Money (TVM): discounting/compounding, annuities, perpetuities, NPV/IRR.

Descriptive statistics: mean/median, variance/Standard deviation (SD), coefficient of variation, skewness, etc.

Probability: basic rules, conditional probability, Bayes, expected value and variance of random variables.

Sampling & estimation: standard error, point vs interval estimate.

Hypothesis testing & Confidence Interval: what you did Days 10–12.

Correlation & simple regression: slope, intercept, R², limitations.


  • For each area, write down 3–5 key formulas 
  • Do Topic‑wise Mixed Question Sets (VImp)
  • Do it “slow but correct”, speed issue to revisit later in the full‑curriculum phase.


Simulate a compact Quant exam:

  • Take 35–40 Quant questions from across topics, mixed and not in order, under a time cap (~60 minutes).
  • No pausing to check; just mark guesses.

Review (at least another 45–60 min):

  • Build a final Quant error sheet:for review later
  • Spend a short block doing 5–10 questions on the single area that still feels worst after the mini‑mock
Here are some Quant review resources. The official CFA curriculum is always by far the best resource for preparation. These are additional helpful materials.

Level 1 Quant Cheat Sheet

Sample Questions


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