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Key Facts: Miyagi Entrance Science Exam
50 min / 100 points
Length and maximum score of the Miyagi science paper, one of five subjects in the 第一次募集 common academic test (Reiwa 8 cycle: March 4, 2026, 理科 14:10–15:00; results March 16, 2026)
Miyagi Prefectural Board of Education R8 selection requirements and published academic-test problems
500 + 195 = 695
共通選抜 uses the academic test (500) and report card (調査書, 195: 中3, 9 教科 評定 with 実技4教科 倍率); each school chooses its 学力:調査書 ratio (7:3–3:7); no fixed pass mark
Miyagi Prefectural Board of Education R8 selection requirements (実施方針)
Mar 4, 2026
Reiwa 8 / 2026 第一次募集 common academic test date, with 追試験 March 10 and results March 16, 2026 (15:00 web)
Miyagi Prefectural Board of Education R8 selection schedule
JPY 2,200
Entrance selection fee for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 定時制 / JPY 200 通信制), paid via the ウェブ出願システム; not refunded once paid (入学金 JPY 5,650 separate)
Miyagi Prefectural Board of Education R8 (2026) selection requirements (実施要項) and fee page
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The Miyagi public high school entrance science paper is a 50-minute, 100-point written exam with 5 大問 (小問集合 + 物理 + 化学 + 生物 + 地学), held in the 第一次募集 common academic test (March 4, 2026, results March 16, 2026), set by the Miyagi Prefectural Board of Education. This page offers 100 original English-language practice questions with explanations as a study aid.
Sample Miyagi Entrance Science Practice Questions
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1A passenger standing in a train moving smoothly forward tends to lurch forward when the train suddenly brakes. What is the main reason?
2A 3 kg box rests stationary on a horizontal floor. Which statement about the forces on the box is correct?
3How does the period (one full back-and-forth swing) of a simple pendulum change if the length of the string is made shorter?
4A student holds a heavy bag still at a height of 1.2 m above the ground for 15 seconds. How much work is done on the bag during this time?
5Which equation correctly states Ohm's law for a resistor with resistance R, voltage V, and current I?
6A solid block has a mass of 60 g and a volume of 20 cm^3. What is its density?
7Which of the following correctly describes the change of state from a liquid to a gas?
8Which word equation correctly represents photosynthesis in green plants?
9Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
10In a certain plant, tall stem (T) is dominant over short stem (t). When a TT plant is crossed with a tt plant, what genotype ratio is expected in the offspring?
About the Miyagi Entrance Science Exam
The Miyagi Public High School Entrance Selection science paper is created by the Miyagi Prefectural Board of Education. The single 50-minute, 100-point written paper, sat in the 第一次募集 (dai-ichi-ji boshū / first-round recruitment) common academic test (Reiwa 8 / 2026 cycle: March 4, 2026, 理科 14:10–15:00; results March 16, 2026), is a constructed-response exam in Japanese on the 2017 MEXT junior-high Course of Study, with 5 大問: 小問集合 (basic-skills set) plus one each from 物理, 化学, 生物, and 地学, each field weighted roughly equally (~25 points). Difficulty is standard and constructed answers are wide-ranging, rewarding textbook basics and extensive problem practice; cross-field integration is common. The 共通選抜 combines the academic test (500) and the report card (調査書, 195), total 695, with each school choosing its 学力:調査書 ratio; there is no fixed pass mark. Miyagi uses a single prefecture-wide district (全県一学区). 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 Miyagi science examination is a 50-minute paper scored out of 100 points (500 total across five subjects: 国語, 数学, 社会, 英語, 理科), sat in the 第一次募集 (dai-ichi-ji boshū / first-round recruitment) common academic test (Reiwa 8 / 2026 entrance cycle: examination March 4, 2026; 追試験 March 10; results March 16, 2026). It is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese created by the Miyagi Prefectural Board of Education on the 2017 (Heisei 29) MEXT junior-high Course of Study, with 5 大問: 第1問 小問集合 (basic-skills set across fields, ~3 items per field) plus one 大問 each from 物理 (physics), 化学 (chemistry), 生物 (biology), and 地学 (earth science); each major field is weighted roughly equally (~25 points). Difficulty is standard, but constructed answers have wide acceptable forms, and the paper rewards textbook basics plus extensive problem practice; cross-field integration is common (e.g., a biology question that includes chemistry). Selection routes are 共通選抜 (common selection) and 特色選抜 (special-character selection). 共通選抜 combines the academic test (500) and the report card (調査書, 195 points: 中3, 9 教科 評定 with 実技4教科 倍率), total 695, with each school choosing its 学力:調査書 ratio (7:3, 6:4, 5:5, 4:6, or 3:7). 特色選抜 adds 面接・実技・作文. There is no fixed pass mark. The 第二次募集 (second-round recruitment) is held only if a school's quota is unfilled. Miyagi uses a single prefecture-wide district (全県一学区), so the same exam is sat across the prefecture. R8 (2026) introduced a ウェブ出願システム (cashless payment by credit card/PayPay/conbini/Pay-easy; 収入証紙廃止). 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 8 / 2026 第一次募集 common academic test on March 4, 2026; 理科 14:10–15:00; 追試験 March 10, 2026; results March 16, 2026).
Passing Score
No fixed pass mark; scored out of 100 points (500 total across 5 subjects). The 共通選抜 uses the academic test (500) and the report card (調査書, 195: 中3, 9 教科 × 評定 with 実技4教科 倍率), total 695. Each school chooses its 学力:調査書 ratio (7:3, 6:4, 5:5, 4:6, or 3:7). Selection is by ranking within each school's quota; there is no single pass line. The 特色選抜 additionally uses 面接・実技・作文.
Exam Fee
JPY 2,200 entrance selection fee for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/定時制, JPY 200 通信制), paid through the official ウェブ出願システム during the application period (credit card, PayPay, conbini, or Pay-easy); once paid, the fee is not refunded. The 入学金 (entrance fee) is JPY 5,650. The fees are set out in the official Miyagi selection requirements. (Miyagi Prefectural Board of Education (宮城県教育委員会 / 教育庁高校教育課教育指導第二班, 仙台市青葉区本町3丁目8番1号 宮城県庁16階))
Miyagi Entrance Science Exam Content Outline
小問集合 — Basic Skills (Mixed)
小問集合: basic recall and short items across all five fields — inertia, force balance, Ohm's law, density, state changes, photosynthesis, cells, heredity, Moon phases, seismic waves, atomic structure, pH, and the water cycle.
Physics — Force, Motion, and Electricity
力と運動・電気: inertia, gravity, Newton's second law, speed/acceleration, work and energy, pendulum motion, levers, pressure, Ohm's law, electric power, series/parallel circuits, electromagnets, induction, and Hooke's law.
Chemistry — Atoms, States, and Reactions
原子・状態変化・化学変化: atomic structure, molecular mass, gas laws, boiling point, distillation, gas identification, combustion, neutralization, conservation of mass, moles, concentration, and thermal decomposition.
Biology — Cells, Heredity, and Ecology
細胞・遺伝・生態系: cell membrane and organelles, respiration/photosynthesis, digestion, neurons and reflex arcs, blood and circulation, plant transport, Mendelian heredity, food chains, energy flow, decomposers, and homeostasis.
Earth and Space — Astronomy, Meteorology, and Geology
地学: Moon phases and motion, Venus, eclipses, seasons, constellations, tides, atmospheric layers, weather/pressure systems, latent heat, rock types, fossils, superposition, earthquakes, and plate tectonics.
How to Pass the Miyagi Entrance Science Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed pass mark; scored out of 100 points (500 total across 5 subjects). The 共通選抜 uses the academic test (500) and the report card (調査書, 195: 中3, 9 教科 × 評定 with 実技4教科 倍率), total 695. Each school chooses its 学力:調査書 ratio (7:3, 6:4, 5:5, 4:6, or 3:7). Selection is by ranking within each school's quota; there is no single pass line. The 特色選抜 additionally uses 面接・実技・作文.
- Assessment: The real Miyagi science examination is a 50-minute paper scored out of 100 points (500 total across five subjects: 国語, 数学, 社会, 英語, 理科), sat in the 第一次募集 (dai-ichi-ji boshū / first-round recruitment) common academic test (Reiwa 8 / 2026 entrance cycle: examination March 4, 2026; 追試験 March 10; results March 16, 2026). It is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese created by the Miyagi Prefectural Board of Education on the 2017 (Heisei 29) MEXT junior-high Course of Study, with 5 大問: 第1問 小問集合 (basic-skills set across fields, ~3 items per field) plus one 大問 each from 物理 (physics), 化学 (chemistry), 生物 (biology), and 地学 (earth science); each major field is weighted roughly equally (~25 points). Difficulty is standard, but constructed answers have wide acceptable forms, and the paper rewards textbook basics plus extensive problem practice; cross-field integration is common (e.g., a biology question that includes chemistry). Selection routes are 共通選抜 (common selection) and 特色選抜 (special-character selection). 共通選抜 combines the academic test (500) and the report card (調査書, 195 points: 中3, 9 教科 評定 with 実技4教科 倍率), total 695, with each school choosing its 学力:調査書 ratio (7:3, 6:4, 5:5, 4:6, or 3:7). 特色選抜 adds 面接・実技・作文. There is no fixed pass mark. The 第二次募集 (second-round recruitment) is held only if a school's quota is unfilled. Miyagi uses a single prefecture-wide district (全県一学区), so the same exam is sat across the prefecture. R8 (2026) introduced a ウェブ出願システム (cashless payment by credit card/PayPay/conbini/Pay-easy; 収入証紙廃止). 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 8 / 2026 第一次募集 common academic test on March 4, 2026; 理科 14:10–15:00; 追試験 March 10, 2026; results March 16, 2026).
- Exam fee: JPY 2,200 entrance selection fee for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/定時制, JPY 200 通信制), paid through the official ウェブ出願システム during the application period (credit card, PayPay, conbini, or Pay-easy); once paid, the fee is not refunded. The 入学金 (entrance fee) is JPY 5,650. The fees are set out in the official Miyagi selection requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the real Miyagi science entrance paper multiple-choice?
No. The Miyagi 第一次募集 academic test is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese — students write explanations, calculations, and experiment descriptions by hand, not mark-sheet bubbles, and answers can take wide acceptable forms. 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 Miyagi Prefectural Board of Education publishes the actual examination problems and answer tables (学力検査問題及び正答表), 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 100 points, sat in the 第一次募集 common academic test (Reiwa 8 / 2026: March 4, 2026, 理科 14:10–15:00; 追試験 March 10; results March 16, 2026). The five academic-test subjects (国語, 数学, 社会, 英語, 理科) total 500 points and are combined with the 195-point report card (調査書) for a 共通選抜 total of 695.
How are the academic test and report card combined in Miyagi's 共通選抜?
Miyagi's 共通選抜 uses the academic test (500 points) and the report card (調査書, 195 points: 中3, 9 教科 評定 with 実技4教科 倍率), total 695. Each school chooses its 学力:調査書 ratio from 7:3, 6:4, 5:5, 4:6, or 3:7. There is no fixed pass mark; selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
What is the structure of the science paper (5 大問)?
The paper has 5 大問: 第1問 is a 小問集合 (basic-skills set with items from each field, about 3 per field), and 第2–5問 are one each from 物理 (physics), 化学 (chemistry), 生物 (biology), and 地学 (earth science), though the order of fields varies by year. Each major field is weighted roughly equally (~25 points). Cross-field integration is common — for example, a biology question may include a chemistry sub-item.
Is Miyagi a single prefecture-wide school district?
Yes. Miyagi uses a single prefecture-wide district (全県一学区), so the same entrance exam is sat by all applicants to prefectural public high schools across the prefecture, and students can apply to schools throughout the prefecture under the same selection framework.
Is the Miyagi selection system changing for 2027?
For Reiwa 9 (2027), the 第一次募集 academic test is scheduled for March 3, 2027, with 追試験 on March 9 and results on March 15, 2027. The common 5-subject academic test framework and the 全県一学区 structure carry over; this bank remains aligned to the 2017 MEXT Course of Study.