Kumamoto Entrance Science study plan
Kumamoto Entrance Science · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Mathematics (Mathematics I, II, III, A, B)
Diagnose current ability in Mathematics I and A by completing one timed 60-minute mixed set and logging every error by cause (concept gap, calculation slip, misread)
Rebuild fluency in quadratic functions and the discriminant by solving 20 problems and writing the vertex-form and sign-condition steps from memory
Drill counting principles, permutations and combinations until you can classify 15 word problems by whether order matters
Set up a single error notebook with three columns: problem type, root cause, corrected method
Your checkpoint
A one-page diagnostic score table plus 30 logged error entries covering Mathematics I and A
Mathematics (Mathematics I, II, III, A, B)
Solve 15 trigonometric ratio and sine/cosine rule problems, drawing the triangle before each calculation
Apply the tangent-addition and double-angle formulas in 12 identity proofs without consulting notes
Handle 10 data-analysis items on variance, correlation and scatterplot interpretation
Complete 10 integer and polynomial division problems to prepare for Mathematics II
Your checkpoint
A worked solution set of 47 problems with self-grading marks and time per problem
Mathematics (Mathematics I, II, III, A, B)
Differentiate and integrate 25 standard functions accurately, including composite, product and quotient forms
Compute definite integrals by substitution in 10 problems and verify each by differentiating the antiderivative
Solve 8 area-between-curves problems and sketch each region before integrating
State the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus in your own words and apply it to 5 velocity-distance problems
Your checkpoint
A formula sheet you wrote yourself plus 48 solved calculus problems with sketches
Mathematics (Mathematics I, II, III, A, B) & Physics (Physics / Basic Physics)
Work through 12 sequence problems distinguishing arithmetic, geometric and recurrence-defined sequences
Solve 10 vector problems in the plane, converting between component and geometric form
Set up and solve 8 equations of motion problems (constant acceleration) with unit checks on every answer
Read 5 simple circuit descriptions and compute equivalent resistance and current
Your checkpoint
A 90-minute mock section on Mathematics B and mechanics scored and reviewed, with a written list of the three weakest subtopics
Physics (Physics / Basic Physics)
Resolve 15 force problems into components and draw a correct free-body diagram for each
Apply conservation of energy and momentum to 12 collision and pendulum problems, stating which quantity is conserved and why
Solve 10 wave problems on frequency, wavelength, superposition and standing waves
Compute 8 electrostatics and DC-circuit quantities using Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's rules
Your checkpoint
A portfolio of 45 solved physics problems, each with a free-body diagram or circuit diagram and a one-line justification of the governing principle
Chemistry (Chemistry / Basic Chemistry)
Balance 15 chemical equations, including redox, and assign oxidation numbers correctly
Calculate moles, molarity and limiting reagent for 12 stoichiometry problems
Classify 20 organic compounds by functional group and predict the main product of 8 representative reactions
Interpret 6 titration or solubility problems and identify the relevant equilibrium expression
Your checkpoint
A 50-problem chemistry set with balanced equations shown and a one-page functional-group summary table
Biology (Biology / Basic Biology) & Earth Science (Basic Earth Science)
Trace 8 genetics crosses using Punnett squares and state phenotype ratios explicitly
Explain 6 cell-process items (mitosis, meiosis, respiration, photosynthesis) in two sentences each without notes
Describe 5 homeostasis and ecology relationships, naming the feedback loop or trophic transfer
Answer 10 Earth Science items on plate tectonics, rock types, weather systems and the solar system
Your checkpoint
A 40-item biology and Earth Science quiz you wrote yourself, with answer key and a short rationale for each answer
English (reading, grammar, composition) & Japanese Language
Complete 3 timed English reading passages and annotate the sentence that justifies each answer
Review 20 grammar and sentence-composition items, correcting each error and naming the rule
Practice 10 Japanese language items on kanji reading, vocabulary and sentence reordering
Run two full-length timed mock exams under exam conditions and tabulate scores by domain
Your checkpoint
Two completed mock exams with a domain-by-domain score table and a prioritized list of five topics to review before test day
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 60% on a self-made 20-question Mathematics I and A set, and show that no error entry is left without a corrected method
Week 4: Complete the 90-minute Mathematics B and mechanics mock within time, scoring at least 55%, with all calculus and vector items attempted
Week 6: Balance 15 of 15 chemical equations correctly and solve 10 of 12 stoichiometry problems without reference notes
Week 7: Answer 30 of 40 self-written biology and Earth Science items correctly and explain every miss in one sentence
Week 8: Reach a combined mock score at or above your target threshold, with no single domain below 50% and a written five-topic review list