Kumamoto Entrance Science study materials
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Kumamoto Entrance Science study plan

Kumamoto Entrance Science · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 7 hours per week

Week 1

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

Week 2

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

Week 3

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

Week 4

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

Week 5

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

Week 6

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

Week 7

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

Week 8

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