Nara Public High School Entrance Examination - Science study plan

Draw free-body diagrams for at least 15 motion scenarios and label every force with its source object

Solve uniform-acceleration problems using v = v0 + at and x = v0t + ½at², showing unit checks on every line

Interpret distance-time and velocity-time graphs, converting between the two for 10 given graphs

Sequence the geological time scale and place major events (formation of Earth, first life, mass extinctions) on a timeline

Classify 20 rock and mineral descriptions as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic with a one-line justification each

Apply Newton's three laws to predict motion in 12 multi-force problems, including friction and normal force

Distinguish mass from weight and compute gravitational force on other planets given g values

Explain how seismic wave types (P, S, surface) reveal Earth's internal structure

Describe the rock cycle and trace two complete pathways from magma to sediment and back

Read a simple weather map and identify fronts, pressure systems, and the resulting weather

Separate 20 everyday changes into physical and chemical categories, citing the evidence used for each decision

Write and balance 25 chemical equations, including combustion and neutralization reactions

Distinguish elements, compounds, and mixtures using particle-level diagrams you draw yourself

Explain ionic versus covalent bonding and predict formulas for 10 binary compounds from ion charges

Describe the properties of acids and bases and interpret litmus and pH indicator results

Perform mole calculations converting among mass, moles, and number of particles for 15 substances

Use mole ratios from balanced equations to solve 10 stoichiometry problems

Explain oxidation and reduction in terms of electron transfer and identify them in 8 reactions

Describe how to separate mixtures by filtration, distillation, and chromatography and match each method to a scenario

Predict products of single and double replacement reactions using a solubility and reactivity reference

Map energy flow through a food web and calculate energy transfer efficiency across trophic levels

Explain the carbon and nitrogen cycles and identify one human impact on each

Compare mitosis and meiosis in a table covering purpose, chromosome number, and daughter cells

Describe fertilization, early development, and plant pollination and seed formation

Explain how homeostasis is maintained through at least three body systems working together

Apply the law of conservation of energy to 10 systems and compute efficiency of energy conversions

Describe transverse and longitudinal waves and calculate speed, frequency, and wavelength for 10 cases

Build and analyze series and parallel circuits, computing current, voltage, and resistance with Ohm's law

Explain population dynamics including carrying capacity, competition, and predator-prey cycles

Distinguish biotic and abiotic factors and predict ecosystem changes when one factor shifts

Explain seasons, moon phases, eclipses, and tides using Earth's tilt, revolution, and orbital geometry

Describe star life cycles and classify stars by temperature and brightness on an HR diagram

Interpret weather data to distinguish air masses and predict short-term forecast changes

Explain reflection, refraction, and lens imaging and draw ray diagrams for convex lenses

Distinguish transverse and longitudinal seismic and sound waves by their properties and media

Design a controlled experiment with a clear independent, dependent, and controlled variable set for 5 given questions

Identify sources of error and describe how to improve reliability and validity in 6 experiment descriptions

Interpret tables and graphs to draw conclusions and distinguish correlation from causation

Complete two full-length timed mock exams and score them by domain to rank remaining weak areas

Re-solve every missed question from weeks 1-7 and confirm each error is understood