Yamaguchi Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination - Science exam-day guide
Yamaguchi Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination - Science · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
受験票 (admission slip)
Most important item. Confirm the venue, date, and集合時刻 printed on it. If you lose it, contact your junior high school or the prefectural education board promptly; the exact reissue procedure varies by year, so confirm with the provider (your school or the Yamaguchi Prefectural Board of Education).
筆記用具 (pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener)
Bring several sharpened HB or B pencils, a clean eraser, and a small sharpener. Mechanical pencils and other stationery may be restricted depending on the year's instructions, so check the 受験案内 distributed by your school and confirm with the provider if unsure.
時計 (wristwatch without communication or smart features)
A simple analog or digital watch is useful because classroom clocks may be hard to see. Smartwatches and watches with alarms or communication functions are generally not allowed; confirm the current year's rules with the provider.
上履き and 靴袋 (indoor shoes and shoe bag)
Many venues require candidates to change shoes. Check whether your school or the venue instructs you to bring them; the requirement differs by venue, so confirm with the provider.
昼食 and 飲み物 (lunch and drink)
Bring a lunch that is easy to eat and does not require preparation, plus a drink. Keep it simple to avoid stomach trouble on the day.
防寒・雨具 (cold-weather gear and rain gear)
February in Yamaguchi is cold, and venues may not be well heated. Wear layers that are easy to adjust and bring rain gear; check the forecast the day before.
健康管理 (health management)
Avoid late-night study in the final week, keep a regular sleep schedule, and take measures against influenza and other infections. If you are ill on the day, follow the instructions from your school about contacting the venue; do not decide on your own.
集合時刻・会場への経路の確認 (confirm meeting time and route)
Check the route to the venue in advance and plan to arrive with time to spare. Confirm the meeting time and entrance location with your school or the provider, since these are set by the venue.
携帯電話の扱い (mobile phone handling)
If you bring a mobile phone, it will generally be collected or must be switched off and stored as instructed. Follow the venue's rules exactly; do not keep it on your desk or in your pocket.
受験票以外の持ち物の最終確認 (final check of permitted items)
Some venues restrict what can be placed on the desk. Check the current year's 受験案内 for the list of permitted items and phrase any uncertain point as something to confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Review the 受験案内 and 受験票 once more, confirm the venue, meeting time, and route, and lay out all items in one place. Do a final pass over past mistakes in science, especially calculation problems and graph reading, but avoid starting new topics. Adjust your sleep schedule so you wake up naturally at the exam-day time.
Pack your bag with the admission slip, stationery, watch, lunch, and other items, and check the weather forecast. Walk or mentally rehearse the route to the venue. Stop studying by early evening, take a bath, and go to bed early. Do not stay up late reviewing new material.
Eat breakfast, do a final check of the admission slip and stationery, and leave home with enough time to arrive at the venue with margin. Avoid rushing; if you arrive early, stay calm and review only your own summary notes. Follow the venue staff's instructions for entering and seating.
Read the instructions on the front of the answer sheet, write your examinee number correctly, and check the number of pages and problems. In science, secure the easy points first, then tackle calculation and graph problems. Watch the time and leave a few minutes at the end to check that every answer is filled in and that your examinee number is written correctly.
Rules to check
Follow all instructions from the venue staff and the proctors. If you are unsure about a rule, ask a proctor before the test begins rather than deciding on your own.
Bring and display your 受験票 as instructed. The procedure for lost or forgotten admission slips differs by year and venue, so confirm with the provider (your junior high school or the prefectural education board) in advance.
Mobile phones and other communication devices must be switched off and stored as instructed; do not keep them on your desk or person during the test.
Breaks and leaving the room during the test are generally restricted; follow the proctors' instructions. If you feel unwell, raise your hand and tell a proctor immediately.
Scoring and the handling of answers are determined by the provider. Do not assume partial credit or specific marking rules; confirm the official explanation with the provider.
Do not talk to other candidates during the test or during breaks in the room, and do not look at others' answer sheets.
If you are late, follow the venue's instructions; entry may be restricted after the test has started. Confirm the late-arrival policy with the provider in advance.
After the test, leave the venue calmly and do not discuss answers in a way that disturbs others. Confirm the schedule for the interview or other components, if any, with your school.