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Key Facts: Mie Entrance Science Exam

45 min / 50 points

Length and maximum score of the Mie science paper, one of five subjects in the 後期選抜 common academic test (Reiwa 8 cycle: March 10, 2026, results March 17, 2026)

Mie Prefectural Board of Education R8 selection requirements (実施要項) and published academic-test problems

250 + 45 = 295

後期選抜 uses the academic test (250) and report card (調査書, 45: 中3, 9 教科 × 5 段階評定); 3-stage selection; no fixed pass mark

Mie Prefectural Board of Education R8 selection requirements (実施方針)

Mar 10, 2026

Reiwa 8 / 2026 後期選抜 common academic test date, with results on March 17, 2026

Mie Prefectural Board of Education R8 selection schedule

JPY 2,200

Entrance selection fee for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/定時制), paid via the official Web application system; not refunded once paid

Mie Prefectural Board of Education R8 (2026) selection requirements (実施要項)

100

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The Mie public high school entrance science paper is a 45-minute, 50-point written exam held in the 後期選抜 common academic test (March 10, 2026, results March 17, 2026), integrating physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science with frequent 状態変化・気体 and 月・金星 questions, set by the Mie Prefectural Board of Education. This page offers 100 original English-language practice questions with explanations as a study aid.

Sample Mie Entrance Science Practice Questions

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1A passenger standing in a bus that was at rest tends to fall backward when the bus suddenly starts moving forward. What is the main reason?
A.The passenger's body tends to stay at rest due to inertia.
B.Friction between the floor and the passenger's feet pulls backward.
C.Gravity pulls the passenger backward more strongly than forward.
D.Air resistance inside the bus pushes the passenger backward.
Explanation: According to the law of inertia, an object at rest stays at rest unless acted on by a net force. When the bus accelerates forward, the passenger's body tends to remain in its original resting state, so it lags behind the bus and appears to fall backward.
2A 2 kg book rests stationary on a horizontal table. Which statement about the forces on the book is correct?
A.The upward normal force from the table equals the downward gravitational force, so the net force is zero.
B.The upward normal force is greater than gravity, preventing the book from sinking.
C.The downward gravitational force is greater than the normal force, keeping the book pressed down.
D.There are no forces acting on the book because it is not moving.
Explanation: A stationary object has zero net force. The table exerts an upward normal force equal in magnitude to the book's weight (about 19.6 N for a 2 kg book), so the forces balance and the book stays at rest.
3How does the period (one full back-and-forth swing) of a simple pendulum change if the length of the string is increased?
A.The period becomes longer.
B.The period becomes shorter.
C.The period stays the same.
D.The period first increases then decreases.
Explanation: At the junior-high level, the period of a simple pendulum depends mainly on its length: a longer string gives a longer period. The mass of the bob and a small amplitude do not significantly affect it.
4A student holds a heavy bag still at a height of 1 m above the ground for 10 seconds. How much work is done on the bag during this time?
A.0 J
B.The weight of the bag multiplied by 10 s
C.The weight of the bag multiplied by 1 m
D.The mass of the bag multiplied by 10 s
Explanation: Work equals force times displacement in the direction of the force. Since the bag does not move while being held, the displacement is zero, so the work done on the bag is 0 J, even though the student feels tired.
5A net force of 6 N acts on a 2 kg object. What is the object's acceleration?
A.3 m/s^2
B.12 m/s^2
C.2 m/s^2
D.6 m/s^2
Explanation: By Newton's second law, a = F/m = 6 N / 2 kg = 3 m/s^2. The acceleration is in the direction of the net force.
6A car travels 120 m in 20 s at constant speed. What is its speed?
A.6 m/s
B.100 m/s
C.140 m/s
D.2.4 m/s
Explanation: Speed equals distance divided by time: 120 m / 20 s = 6 m/s.
7A horizontal force of 10 N pushes a box 5 m along a horizontal floor in the direction of the force. How much work is done by the force?
A.50 J
B.2 J
C.15 J
D.5 J
Explanation: Work equals force times displacement in the direction of the force: 10 N times 5 m = 50 J.
8A 2 kg ball moves at 3 m/s. What is its kinetic energy?
A.9 J
B.6 J
C.18 J
D.3 J
Explanation: Kinetic energy = 1/2 times mass times velocity squared = 1/2 times 2 kg times (3 m/s)^2 = 1/2 times 2 times 9 = 9 J.
9A ball is dropped from rest and falls freely (take g = 9.8 m/s^2, ignoring air resistance). What is its speed 2 s after release?
A.19.6 m/s
B.9.8 m/s
C.4.9 m/s
D.39.2 m/s
Explanation: Speed increases as v = g*t = 9.8 m/s^2 times 2 s = 19.6 m/s for an object dropped from rest.
10Two cars move toward each other on a straight road: car A at 60 km/h and car B at 40 km/h. What is their relative (closing) speed?
A.100 km/h
B.20 km/h
C.2400 km/h
D.50 km/h
Explanation: When two objects move directly toward each other, their relative speed is the sum of their speeds: 60 + 40 = 100 km/h.

About the Mie Entrance Science Exam

The Mie Public High School Entrance Selection science paper is created by the Mie Prefectural Board of Education. The single 45-minute, 50-point written paper, sat in the 後期選抜 (kōki / second-stage) common academic test (Reiwa 8 / 2026 cycle: March 10, 2026, results March 17, 2026), is a constructed-response exam in Japanese on the 2017 MEXT junior-high Course of Study, integrating physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science; frequently tested topics include 状態変化・気体 (state changes and gases, water+ethanol distillation, gas properties), 月の見え方・金星の見え方 (Moon phases/motion and Venus), force/motion, electricity, and cells. The 後期選抜 uses the academic test (250) and the report card (45), total 295, with 3-stage selection; 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 Mie science examination is a 45-minute paper scored out of 50 points (250 total across five subjects: 国語, 数学, 社会, 英語, 理科), sat in the 後期選抜 (kōki / second-stage) common academic test (Reiwa 8 / 2026 entrance cycle: examination March 10, 2026; results March 17, 2026). It is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese created by the Mie Prefectural Board of Education on the 2017 (Heisei 29) MEXT junior-high Course of Study, integrating physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science with many read-and-reason items. Frequently tested topics include 状態変化・気体 (state changes and gases, especially the water+ethanol distillation experiment and gas properties) and 天体 — 月の見え方・金星の見え方 (the apparent motion and phases of the Moon and the appearance of Venus), alongside force/motion, electricity, and cells. The 後期選抜 uses the academic test (250 points) and the report card (調査書, 45 points: 中3, 9 教科 × 5 段階評定), total 295, with 3-stage selection. There is no fixed pass mark. This local bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation providing 100 original practice items.

Time Limit

45 minutes for the science subject paper (Reiwa 8 / 2026 後期選抜 common academic test on March 10, 2026; results March 17, 2026).

Passing Score

No fixed pass mark; scored out of 50 points (250 total across 5 subjects). The 後期選抜 uses the academic test (250) and the report card (調査書, 45), total 295, with 3-stage selection: about 80% of the quota from the report-card-selected pool by descending test score; then half of the remainder from that pool; then the rest using each school's 'especially-weighted selection materials' (特に重視する選抜資料等). Selection is by ranking within each school's quota.

Exam Fee

JPY 2,200 entrance selection fee for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/定時制), paid through the official Web application system during the application period; once paid, the fee is not refunded. The fee is set out in the official Mie selection requirements (実施要項). (Mie Prefectural Board of Education (三重県教育委員会))

Mie Entrance Science Exam Content Outline

About 16% of this practice bank

Physics — Force and Motion

力と運動: inertia, gravity, pressure, velocity and acceleration, work and energy, and pendulum motion.

About 14% of this practice bank

Physics — Electricity and Magnetism

電流, 電圧, オームの法則 (Ohm's law), 電力 (electric power), series and parallel circuits, electromagnets, motors, and generators.

About 20% of this practice bank

Chemistry — State Changes and Gases

状態変化, boiling/melting, water+ethanol distillation (分留), 気体の性質 (gas properties), 燃焼, conservation of mass, and concentration/solubility.

About 16% of this practice bank

Biology — Cells and Heredity

細胞 (cells), 光合成 (photosynthesis), 呼吸 (respiration), 消化・吸収 (digestion), 刺激と反応 (stimulus and response), and 遺伝 (heredity).

About 18% of this practice bank

Earth and Space

月の見え方 (Moon phases and motion), 金星の見え方 (Venus), seasons, constellations, 気象 (weather), 地層 (strata), and 地震 (earthquakes).

About 16% of this practice bank

Experiments and Data Interpretation

Cross-cutting experiment design and graph/table reading: control variables (制御変数), Ohm's law V-I graphs, gas identification, distillation, and drawing conclusions from data.

How to Pass the Mie 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 後期選抜 uses the academic test (250) and the report card (調査書, 45), total 295, with 3-stage selection: about 80% of the quota from the report-card-selected pool by descending test score; then half of the remainder from that pool; then the rest using each school's 'especially-weighted selection materials' (特に重視する選抜資料等). Selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
  • Assessment: The real Mie science examination is a 45-minute paper scored out of 50 points (250 total across five subjects: 国語, 数学, 社会, 英語, 理科), sat in the 後期選抜 (kōki / second-stage) common academic test (Reiwa 8 / 2026 entrance cycle: examination March 10, 2026; results March 17, 2026). It is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese created by the Mie Prefectural Board of Education on the 2017 (Heisei 29) MEXT junior-high Course of Study, integrating physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science with many read-and-reason items. Frequently tested topics include 状態変化・気体 (state changes and gases, especially the water+ethanol distillation experiment and gas properties) and 天体 — 月の見え方・金星の見え方 (the apparent motion and phases of the Moon and the appearance of Venus), alongside force/motion, electricity, and cells. The 後期選抜 uses the academic test (250 points) and the report card (調査書, 45 points: 中3, 9 教科 × 5 段階評定), total 295, with 3-stage selection. There is no fixed pass mark. This local bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation providing 100 original practice items.
  • Time limit: 45 minutes for the science subject paper (Reiwa 8 / 2026 後期選抜 common academic test on March 10, 2026; results March 17, 2026).
  • Exam fee: JPY 2,200 entrance selection fee for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/定時制), paid through the official Web application system during the application period; once paid, the fee is not refunded. The fee is set out in the official Mie selection requirements (実施要項).

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Mie Entrance Science Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the water+ethanol distillation (分留) experiment — know why the mixture is heated, how the vapor rises and condenses, and how ethanol (lower boiling point) is separated from water; be ready to explain each step's purpose with the experiment diagram.
2Know the gas properties and identification methods for O2 (glowing splint), H2 (pop test), and CO2 (limewater), plus collection methods (over water, downward displacement of air); Mie's 気体 question rewards precise recall.
3For 天体, practice the Moon's apparent motion (rising in the west, setting in the east, waxing/waning phases) and Venus's appearance as the morning/evening star with its observed shape and position; describe the diagram carefully.
4Master オームの法則 (Ohm's law, V=IR) and 電力 (electric power P=VI=I²R=V²/R), including series and parallel resistor combinations — these are genuine numeric calculations in this bank.
5For read-and-reason and select-all items, identify the 制御変数 (control variables): hold all variables but one constant, read the graph/table, and state the conclusion before choosing.
6Drill basic recall accurately across all four domains — gas tests, organ and cell functions, rock and weather terms — because the Mie paper rewards precise recall; a small error can cost the whole sub-item.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the real Mie science entrance paper multiple-choice?

No. The Mie 後期選抜 academic test is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese — students write explanations, calculations, and experiment descriptions by hand, not mark-sheet bubbles, and many items are read-and-reason or select-all-that-apply. 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 Mie Prefectural Board of Education publishes the actual examination problems and model answers (学力検査問題等), 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 45-minute exam scored out of 50 points, sat in the 後期選抜 common academic test. The five academic-test subjects (国語, 数学, 社会, 英語, 理科) total 250 points and are combined with the 45-point report card (調査書) for a total of 295. In the Reiwa 8 (2026) cycle the academic test is held on March 10, 2026, with results on March 17, 2026.

Which science topics does the Mie paper emphasize?

Mie frequently tests 状態変化・気体 (state changes and gases — especially the water+ethanol mixture heating/distillation experiment and gas properties) and 天体 — 月の見え方・金星の見え方 (the apparent motion and phases of the Moon and the appearance of Venus). Force/motion, electricity (Ohm's law, electric power), and cells/heredity also appear. Many items are read-and-reason or select-all-that-apply.

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 (オームの法則) and electric power (電力 P=VI=I²R=V²/R), speed, acceleration, work, energy, concentration and neutralization stoichiometry, and genotype ratios — not just definitional recall.

How are the academic test and report card combined in Mie's selection?

Mie's 後期選抜 uses the academic test (250 points) and the report card (調査書, 45 points: 中3, 9 教科 × 5 段階評定), total 295, with 3-stage selection. There is no fixed pass mark; selection is by ranking within each school's quota.

Is the Mie selection system changing for 2027?

Mie keeps the two-stage 前期選抜 + 後期選抜 structure for Reiwa 9 (2027) and adds a フレキシブル特別枠 (flexible special quota) tied to the みえ版フレキシブル高校 initiative. The Reiwa 9 後期 academic test is scheduled for March 9, 2027, with results March 16, 2027. The common 5-subject academic test framework carries over; this bank remains aligned to the 2017 MEXT Course of Study.