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Key Facts: Kochi Entrance Science Exam
50 min / 50 points
Length and maximum score of the Kochi science paper (A-schedule academic test; Reiwa 9 cycle March 3-4, 2027)
Kochi Prefectural Board of Education R8 selection guidelines and Benesse
250 + 260 (roughly equal)
Academic test (250) and report card (260) treated roughly equally (hobo dōtō) in A-schedule selection, with statement of intent, interview, and, for some schools, a practical test
Kochi Prefectural Board of Education selection guidelines and Benesse
Mar 3-4, 2027
Reiwa 9 A-schedule academic test dates; results March 12, 2027; application window February 1-3, 2027
Benesse Kochi R9 entrance schedule (czemi.benesse.ne.jp) and Kochi selection guidelines
JPY 2,200
Entrance examination fee for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid with a Kochi prefectural revenue stamp; hardship exemptions available by prefectural ordinance
Kochi Prefectural Board of Education entrance selection guidelines
100
Free original practice questions in this bank
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The Kochi public high school entrance science paper is a 50-minute, 50-point written exam held in the A-schedule academic test (March 3-4, 2027), covering physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science evenly, set by the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education. This page offers 100 original English-language practice questions with explanations as a study aid.
Sample Kochi Entrance Science Practice Questions
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1A train travels 150 km in 2.5 hours at constant speed. What is its average speed?
2A car starting from rest reaches 20 m/s after 5 seconds of uniform acceleration. What is the acceleration?
3A book rests motionless on a table. Which statement best explains why it stays at rest?
4A net force of 12 N accelerates a 3 kg object. What is the acceleration?
5When you push hard against a wall, the wall does not move. What force does the wall exert on you?
6What is the weight of a 5 kg object on Earth (g = 9.8 m/s^2)?
7A force of 200 N acts perpendicular over an area of 0.5 m^2. What is the pressure?
8In a hydraulic press, the small piston has area 0.01 m^2 and the large piston has area 0.05 m^2. If a 40 N force is applied to the small piston, what force does the large piston exert?
9Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is approximately equal to the pressure exerted by a column of mercury of what height?
10How much work is done when a force of 50 N moves an object 4 m in the direction of the force?
About the Kochi Entrance Science Exam
The Kochi Public High School Entrance Selection science paper is created by the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education. The single 50-minute, 50-point written paper, sat in the A-schedule academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 cycle: March 3-4, 2027), is a constructed-response exam in Japanese on the 2017 MEXT junior-high Course of Study, covering the four domains evenly (energy, particle, life, earth) with frequent topics in aqueous solutions, gases, and weather. Admission treats the academic test (250) and the report card (260) roughly equally, together with the statement of intent, interview, and, for some schools, a practical test; there is no fixed pass mark. This page provides 100 original English-language practice questions with detailed explanations as a study adaptation — not an official translation, not a reproduction of the official paper, and not a format simulation.
Assessment
The real Kochi science examination is a 50-minute paper scored out of 50 points (250 total across five subjects: kokugo, social studies, mathematics, science, English), sat in the A-schedule academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 entrance cycle: examination March 3-4, 2027; results March 12, 2027). It is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese created by the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education on the 2017 (Heisei 29) MEXT junior-high Course of Study, covering the four domains evenly: energy (physics), particle (chemistry), life (biology), and earth (earth science). Frequent topics include aqueous solutions and gases (mass-percent concentration, solubility graphs, gas properties) and saturation vapor amount and cloud formation (humidity and dew-point calculation). The paper tests observation and experiment skills and scientific inquiry. Admission (A-schedule main selection) treats the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 260 points) roughly equally (hobo dōtō), together with the statement of intent (shigan riyūsho), an individual interview, and — for some schools — a practical test; some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. There is no fixed pass mark; selection is by ranking within each school's quota. This local bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation providing 100 original practice items.
Time Limit
50 minutes for the science subject paper (Reiwa 9 / 2027 A-schedule academic test on March 3-4, 2027; results March 12, 2027)
Passing Score
No fixed pass mark; scored out of 50 points (250 total across 5 subjects). The A-schedule main selection treats the academic test (250) and the report card (260) roughly equally, combined with the statement of intent, interview, and, for some schools, a practical test; some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. Selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
Exam Fee
JPY 2,200 entrance examination fee (nyūgaku tesuryō) for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid with a Kochi prefectural revenue stamp; Kochi Commercial High School (administered by the Kochi City Board of Education) is paid in cash or postal money order. A prefectural ordinance provides non-collection and exemption for welfare-recipient and economic-hardship applicants. (Kochi Prefectural Board of Education (高知県教育委員会))
Kochi Entrance Science Exam Content Outline
Physics
Motion, force and Newton's laws, pressure, work and energy, electric circuits (Ohm's law, series and parallel, electric power), and electromagnetism.
Chemistry
States of matter, atoms and molecules, aqueous solutions (concentration, solubility), acids and bases, ions, gas generation and properties, and chemical equations.
Biology
Cells, body systems, photosynthesis and respiration, genes and heredity, and ecosystems and food chains.
Earth Science
Earth's structure and plate tectonics, weather (saturation vapor amount, humidity, dew point, cloud formation), the atmosphere, stars and the solar system, and seasons.
How to Pass the Kochi Entrance Science Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed pass mark; scored out of 50 points (250 total across 5 subjects). The A-schedule main selection treats the academic test (250) and the report card (260) roughly equally, combined with the statement of intent, interview, and, for some schools, a practical test; some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. Selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
- Assessment: The real Kochi science examination is a 50-minute paper scored out of 50 points (250 total across five subjects: kokugo, social studies, mathematics, science, English), sat in the A-schedule academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 entrance cycle: examination March 3-4, 2027; results March 12, 2027). It is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese created by the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education on the 2017 (Heisei 29) MEXT junior-high Course of Study, covering the four domains evenly: energy (physics), particle (chemistry), life (biology), and earth (earth science). Frequent topics include aqueous solutions and gases (mass-percent concentration, solubility graphs, gas properties) and saturation vapor amount and cloud formation (humidity and dew-point calculation). The paper tests observation and experiment skills and scientific inquiry. Admission (A-schedule main selection) treats the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 260 points) roughly equally (hobo dōtō), together with the statement of intent (shigan riyūsho), an individual interview, and — for some schools — a practical test; some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. There is no fixed pass mark; selection is by ranking within each school's quota. This local bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation providing 100 original practice items.
- Time limit: 50 minutes for the science subject paper (Reiwa 9 / 2027 A-schedule academic test on March 3-4, 2027; results March 12, 2027)
- Exam fee: JPY 2,200 entrance examination fee (nyūgaku tesuryō) for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid with a Kochi prefectural revenue stamp; Kochi Commercial High School (administered by the Kochi City Board of Education) is paid in cash or postal money order. A prefectural ordinance provides non-collection and exemption for welfare-recipient and economic-hardship applicants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the real Kochi science entrance paper multiple-choice?
No. The Kochi academic test is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese — students write explanations, calculations, and experiment descriptions by hand, not mark-sheet bubbles. This bank is an English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation, not official past problems or a reproduction of the official layout: real selection items are in Japanese, require written working, and the official paper's exact item count is not published.
Are these questions official past exam problems?
No. Although the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education publishes the actual R8 examination problems and model answers, it does not publish them as a four-option multiple-choice set. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation aligned to the 2017 MEXT junior-high Course of Study, covering physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science — not an official translation or format simulation.
How long is the science paper and what is the maximum score?
The science paper is a single 50-minute exam scored out of 50 points. The five academic-test subjects total 250 points and are combined with the 260-point report card in selection. In the Reiwa 9 (2027) cycle the A-schedule academic test is held on March 3-4, 2027, with results on March 12, 2027.
Which science domains does the Kochi paper cover?
The paper covers the four domains evenly: energy (physics), particle (chemistry), life (biology), and earth (earth science). Frequent topics include aqueous solutions and gases (mass-percent concentration, solubility graphs, gas properties) and saturation vapor amount and cloud formation (humidity and dew-point calculation).
How are the academic test and report card combined in Kochi's selection?
Kochi's A-schedule main selection treats the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 260 points) roughly equally (hobo dōtō), together with the statement of intent (shigan riyūsho), an individual interview, and — for some schools — a practical test. Some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. There is no fixed pass mark; selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
Does this bank include real calculation questions?
Yes. A substantial share of the 100 items are genuine worked-calculation questions with numeric answers — Ohm's law and electric power, concentration mass-percent and neutralization stoichiometry, humidity and dew point, and speed, acceleration, work, and energy — not just definitional recall.
What is the Reiwa 9 (2027) examination and results schedule?
For the Reiwa 9 (2027 entrance) cycle, the A-schedule application window is February 1-3, 2027, with a preference-change period February 8-10, 2027. The academic test is held March 3-4, 2027, and results are announced March 12, 2027. The JPY 2,200 entrance examination fee (JPY 950 part-time) is set out in the official Kochi selection guidelines, with exemptions for hardship cases.