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Key Facts: Kumamoto Entrance Science Exam
50 min / 50 points
Length and maximum score of the Kumamoto science paper, one of five subjects in the later-selection academic test (Reiwa 9 cycle: March 4–5, 2027)
Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education R8 selection requirements (subject timing and marks) and R9 basic policy (schedule)
4 big questions, one per domain
Physics (energy), chemistry (particle), biology (life), and earth science (earth) each appear as one big question on the Kumamoto science paper
Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education and Benesse tendencies analysis
250 + 180
Later (ippan) general selection uses the academic test (250) and report card (chōsasho, 180), with the five academic subjects' ratings corrected (hosei) by the test scores; some schools weight science (keisha-ka)
Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education R8 selection requirements (subject timing and marks) and R9 basic policy (schedule)
JPY 2,200
Entrance selection fee for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid through the official online application site; not refunded once paid
Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education R8 (2026) selection requirements
100
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The Kumamoto public high school entrance science paper is a 50-minute, 50-point written exam held on Day 1 of the later (ippan) general selection academic test (March 4–5, 2027), with four big questions covering physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science evenly, set by the Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education. This page offers 100 original English-language practice questions with explanations as a study aid.
Sample Kumamoto Entrance Science Practice Questions
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1A 6 V battery is connected across a 3 Ω resistor. What current flows through it?
2A bulb connected to a 6 V battery draws 2 A of current. What is the electric power consumed by the bulb?
3Two resistors of 2 Ω and 3 Ω are connected in series across a 10 V battery. What current flows through the circuit?
4Two resistors of 6 Ω and 3 Ω are connected in parallel. What is the equivalent resistance?
5A 2 Ω resistor and a 3 Ω resistor are connected in series across a 10 V battery. What is the voltage across the 3 Ω resistor?
6A car travels 120 km in 2 hours at constant speed. What is its speed?
7A car starting from rest reaches 20 m/s in 5 s. What is its acceleration?
8Which statement best describes an object in uniform motion (no net force acting)?
9A net force of 6 N acts on a 2 kg object. What is the object's acceleration?
10Taking g ≈ 9.8 m/s², what is the weight of a 5 kg object near Earth's surface?
About the Kumamoto Entrance Science Exam
The Kumamoto Public High School Entrance Selection science paper is created by the Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education. The single 50-minute, 50-point written paper, sat on Day 1 of the later (ippan) general selection academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 cycle: March 4–5, 2027), is a constructed-response exam in Japanese on the 2017 MEXT junior-high Course of Study, with four big questions covering physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science evenly. The later selection uses the academic test (250) and the report card (180); 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 Kumamoto science examination is a 50-minute paper scored out of 50 points (250 total across five subjects: kokugo, social studies, mathematics, science, English), sat on Day 1 (11:10–12:00) of the later (ippan) general selection academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 entrance cycle: examination March 4–5, 2027; results March 12, 2027). It is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese created by the Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education on the 2017 (Heisei 29) MEXT junior-high Course of Study, with four big questions — one from each domain: physics (energy), chemistry (particle), biology (life), and earth science (earth). Many items test basic recall, with some thinking-skill calculation and graph/table-reading items; difficulty is around standard. The later (ippan) general selection uses the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 180 points); the five academic subjects' report-card ratings are corrected (hosei) using the academic-test scores and ranked within each school's quota, and some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to science. There is no fixed pass mark. 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 later-selection academic test on March 4–5, 2027; results March 12, 2027). In the published Reiwa 8 timetable science ran 11:10–12:00 on Day 1.
Passing Score
No fixed pass mark; scored out of 50 points (250 total across 5 subjects). The later (ippan) general selection uses the academic test (250) and the report card (chōsasho, 180); the five academic subjects' report-card ratings are corrected (hosei) using the academic-test scores, and both rankings must fall within the quota for first-stage admission. Under the prefecture's special-scoring rule, risū-ka science-and-mathematics departments may double the science score as well as mathematics (for example, Kumamoto Second HS risū-ka doubles both). Selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
Exam Fee
JPY 2,200 entrance selection fee (nyūgaku sentaku tesūryō) for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid through the official online application site (shutsugan sait) during the application period; once paid, the fee is not refunded. The fee is set out in the official Kumamoto selection requirements (nyūgakusha sentaku yōkō). (Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education (熊本県教育委員会))
Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto 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 later (ippan) general selection uses the academic test (250) and the report card (chōsasho, 180); the five academic subjects' report-card ratings are corrected (hosei) using the academic-test scores, and both rankings must fall within the quota for first-stage admission. Under the prefecture's special-scoring rule, risū-ka science-and-mathematics departments may double the science score as well as mathematics (for example, Kumamoto Second HS risū-ka doubles both). Selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
- Assessment: The real Kumamoto science examination is a 50-minute paper scored out of 50 points (250 total across five subjects: kokugo, social studies, mathematics, science, English), sat on Day 1 (11:10–12:00) of the later (ippan) general selection academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 entrance cycle: examination March 4–5, 2027; results March 12, 2027). It is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese created by the Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education on the 2017 (Heisei 29) MEXT junior-high Course of Study, with four big questions — one from each domain: physics (energy), chemistry (particle), biology (life), and earth science (earth). Many items test basic recall, with some thinking-skill calculation and graph/table-reading items; difficulty is around standard. The later (ippan) general selection uses the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 180 points); the five academic subjects' report-card ratings are corrected (hosei) using the academic-test scores and ranked within each school's quota, and some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to science. There is no fixed pass mark. 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 later-selection academic test on March 4–5, 2027; results March 12, 2027). In the published Reiwa 8 timetable science ran 11:10–12:00 on Day 1.
- Exam fee: JPY 2,200 entrance selection fee (nyūgaku sentaku tesūryō) for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid through the official online application site (shutsugan sait) during the application period; once paid, the fee is not refunded. The fee is set out in the official Kumamoto selection requirements (nyūgakusha sentaku yōkō).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the real Kumamoto science entrance paper multiple-choice?
No. The Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto 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, sat on Day 1 of the two-day academic test; under the published Reiwa 8 timetable it ran 11:10–12:00. The five academic-test subjects total 250 points and are combined with the 180-point report card in the later (ippan) general selection. In the Reiwa 9 (2027) cycle the academic test is held on March 4–5, 2027, with results on March 12, 2027.
Which science domains does the Kumamoto paper cover?
The paper has four big questions, one from each domain: physics (energy), chemistry (particle), biology (life), and earth science (earth). Many items test basic recall, with some thinking-skill calculation and graph/table-reading items mixed in; difficulty is around standard, so work through past papers to grow familiar with the format.
How are the academic test and report card combined in Kumamoto's selection?
Kumamoto's later (ippan) general selection uses the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 180 points). The five academic subjects' report-card ratings are corrected (hosei) using the academic-test scores; candidates whose academic-test rank and report-card rank both fall within the quota are admitted in the first stage. Some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to science. There is no fixed pass mark.
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 earlier (tokushoku) selection application window is January 20–25, 2027 with the test on February 2, 2027. The later (ippan) general selection application window is February 12–17, 2027, the academic test is held March 4–5, 2027, and results are announced March 12, 2027. The JPY 2,200 entrance selection fee (JPY 950 part-time) is set out in the official Kumamoto selection requirements.