Yamanashi Entrance Science study plan

Write from memory the equations of motion for constant acceleration and solve 15 kinematics problems without consulting notes

Draw free-body diagrams for 10 multi-object systems (pulleys, inclines, connected masses) and check each against Newton's second law

Derive and apply conservation of mechanical energy and momentum to 8 collision and pendulum problems

Set up a personal error log separating sign errors, unit errors, and conceptual gaps

Apply Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's rules, and series/parallel reduction to 12 DC circuit problems

Compute magnetic force on currents and moving charges and state the direction using the right-hand rule in 8 cases

Solve 6 problems combining electromagnetic induction with energy conservation

Summarize the difference between field, potential, and potential energy in your own words in under 150 words

Solve 10 wave problems covering superposition, standing waves, and the Doppler effect

Relate wave speed, frequency, and wavelength across string and sound media in 5 comparison problems

Apply the first law of thermodynamics and the ideal gas law to 8 heat and gas-process problems

Distinguish isothermal, adiabatic, and isobaric processes by sketching each on a p-V diagram

Balance 15 chemical equations including redox and ionic equations, showing oxidation-number changes

Calculate moles, limiting reagents, and percent yield for 10 stoichiometry problems

Convert between molarity, mass percent, and molality in 6 solution problems

Predict molecular shape and polarity from VSEPR for 10 molecules

Classify 12 inorganic reactions by type and predict products using periodic trends

Describe the properties and reactions of the main functional groups (alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, esters) in a comparison table

Draw and name 15 organic structures applying IUPAC rules, including isomers

Explain acid-base strength and pH calculations for strong and weak acids in 8 problems

Diagram the stages of mitosis and meiosis and state the chromosome count at each stage

Solve 10 Mendelian and linkage genetics problems, including test crosses and pedigree analysis

Explain transcription and translation flow from DNA to protein in a labeled sequence diagram

Compare energy flow and nutrient cycling in 3 ecosystems using trophic-level calculations

Explain natural selection and speciation mechanisms using 3 concrete examples with correct terminology

Interpret rock types, the rock cycle, and stratigraphic principles to date 5 relative-age sequences

Read weather maps and explain fronts, pressure systems, and the coriolis effect in 6 scenarios

Describe the life cycle of stars and the scale of the solar system with correct orders of magnitude

Design one controlled experiment per domain, stating independent, dependent, and controlled variables

Interpret 8 data sets (tables and graphs) and identify trends, anomalies, and sources of error

Complete two full-length timed mock exams and score them by domain

Re-drill every item missed on the mocks until each is solved correctly twice