Niigata Public High School Entrance Examination - Science exam-day guide
Niigata Public High School Entrance Examination - Science · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
受験票（admission slip）
Most public high school entrance exams in Niigata require the 受験票 distributed through your junior high school. Check the date, venue, and your examinee number the night before. If you do not have it, ask your homeroom teacher immediately; do not assume a substitute document is accepted.
筆記用具（pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener）
Bring several sharpened HB or B pencils, a clean eraser, and a sharpener without a cover that could make noise. Confirm with your school whether mechanical pencils are permitted; some venues restrict them, so plain wooden pencils are the safe choice.
定規・コンパス（ruler, compass）
Science papers may involve reading graphs, drawing force diagrams, or constructing figures. Bring a clear ruler and a compass if your school has told you they are allowed. If unsure whether a particular tool is permitted, confirm with the provider (your junior high school or the prefectural board of education).
時計（watch）
Bring a non-smart, silent wristwatch. Do not rely on a phone; phones are usually collected or must be powered off. Confirm with the provider whether wall clocks are visible at your assigned venue.
上履き・靴袋（indoor shoes and shoe bag）
Many Niigata venues require you to change shoes at the entrance. Bring clean indoor shoes and a bag for outdoor shoes. Check your school's instructions for the specific venue.
昼食・飲み物（lunch and drink）
Science is often scheduled alongside other subjects on the same day. Bring a compact lunch that does not need preparation and a drink with a secure lid. Confirm with the provider whether eating is allowed in the waiting room.
防寒・雨具（warm clothing, rain gear）
Niigata February exams can be cold and snowy. Wear layers you can adjust, and bring a folding umbrella and a small towel. Check the forecast and transport status the morning of the exam.
交通経路と所要時間の確認（route and travel time）
Plan the route to the venue in advance, including a backup route. Aim to arrive 30 to 45 minutes before the reporting time. On snowy days, allow extra time for delayed buses and trains.
スマートフォン・携帯電話の扱い
Phones must usually be switched off and stored as instructed. Confirm with the provider whether phones are collected at the venue or kept in your bag; follow the announced rule exactly.
健康管理（sleep, meals, condition）
Sleep normally for the last two nights rather than cramming. Eat a usual breakfast. If you feel unwell, tell your teacher or the venue staff before the exam starts; do not hide symptoms.
志望校・受検番号の最終確認
Re-check your examinee number, the school name, and the subject order on the 受験票. Misreading the schedule is a common avoidable mistake.
試験場の下見（optional venue check）
If your school allows it and travel is practical, check the building entrance and route beforehand. If a pre-visit is not permitted, confirm with the provider rather than going onto the grounds unannounced.
Plan the day
Do a final pass over weak topics in science: for each unit, write one page of key terms, formulas, and diagrams from memory, then check against your textbook. Focus on units where you lose marks in practice, not on new material. Prepare your bag with pencils, eraser, ruler, compass, watch, indoor shoes, and 受験票 in one place. Confirm the venue, reporting time, and route with your school's instructions.
Do one timed practice paper under exam conditions, including the science section. Mark it, and list the three error types you made: misread question, missing knowledge, or calculation slip. Spend the remaining time only on those three types.
Stop studying new content in the evening. Review your one-page summaries and the science diagrams you tend to forget, such as circuit symbols, force arrows, and chemical equation forms. Pack lunch, drink, and rain gear. Set two alarms. Check the weather and transport information for the morning.
Eat a normal breakfast and leave with enough margin to arrive 30 to 45 minutes early. Check that your phone is off and stored as required, and that 受験票 and writing tools are in your bag. At the venue, use the waiting time to read your summary sheet, not to talk with friends about answers.
Read the instructions and check the number of pages and the time limit. Write your examinee number where required. Scan the whole science paper first and mark questions you can answer quickly, then work in that order.
For each science question, underline what is being asked: describe, calculate, or explain. Show units in calculations and check significant figures. For explanation questions, write in complete sentences with the causal link stated, for example what changes and why. If you are stuck, mark it and move on; return after finishing the rest.
Check that every question has an answer, that your examinee number is written, and that units and diagram labels are correct. Do not erase answers in a rush unless you are certain they are wrong.
Do not compare answers in a way that disturbs others. Follow your school's instructions for the return trip and any interview or other components scheduled later. Note anything you found unclear so you can ask your teacher afterwards.
Rules to check
Follow all instructions from venue staff and proctors. If an announcement conflicts with what you expected, the announced rule applies; if you are unsure about a specific policy, confirm with the provider (your junior high school or the prefectural board of education).
Bring your 受験票 and place it on the desk as instructed. If you lose it or leave it at home, report to a proctor or your teacher immediately rather than borrowing or improvising; confirm with the provider how such cases are handled.
Phones and other electronic devices must be switched off and stored as directed. Do not keep a phone in your pocket during the exam.
Follow the announced rules on what may be on the desk. Keep only permitted items visible, and ask a proctor before using anything you are unsure about.
Breaks and leaving the room are usually only during announced times. If you need to leave during the exam for health reasons, raise your hand and follow the proctor's instructions.
Do not talk, look at other candidates' papers, or share answers during the exam. Suspected cheating is handled under the provider's rules, so avoid any behavior that could be misread.
Scoring and subject weighting are set by the provider. Do not assume a particular weighting; confirm with the provider or your school if you need details for your preparation.
Arrive by the reporting time. If transport delays make you late, contact the school or venue as instructed and follow their guidance; confirm with the provider in advance whom to call.