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Gakko study guide

Japan's secondary school curriculum (middle and high school) standardized by MEXT. Focuses on foundational mastery across Kokugo, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

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Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Subjects: 国語 · 数学 · 理科 · 社会 · 英語
Format: Currículo escolar secundário do Japão (Chugakko e Kotogakko) e exames de admissão ao ensino médio. Avaliações com questões objetivas e dissertativas.
Duration: Provas de 50 a 60 minutos por disciplina
Scoring: Pontuação de 0 a 100 pontos por matéria, integrando o boletim escolar oficial (Naishin-sho) e os exames unificados.

Practical Japanese Secondary School Guide

School Curriculum & High School Entrance

Core 5 Academic Subjects (Goka)

Japanese (Kokugo): Regular-use kanji reading/writing, classical text fundamentals, modern prose comprehension, and structured summary writing.

Mathematics: Linear & quadratic equations, Pythagorean theorem, geometric congruence & similarity proofs, and quadratic functions.

English: Foundational syntax (passive voice, present perfect, relative pronouns), listening comprehension, and short composition.

Science: Physics (motion & energy), Chemistry (ions & chemical reactions), Biology (cells & genetics), and Earth Science (weather & celestial bodies).

Social Studies: Japanese & world geography, historical eras (ancient to modern), and civics (Japanese constitution, democracy & economy).

Textbook Mastery & Daily SRS (1h/day)

Term exams (Teiki-kousa) and high school entrance tests require complete retention of standard textbook content.

Use daily 1-hour spaced repetition (SRS) for English vocabulary, kanji, science formulas, and historical dates, solving textbook workbook problems 2 to 3 times before test dates.

School GPA (Naishin-sho) & Proof Writing

Maximize Internal School Records (Naishin-sho): Public high school admissions heavily factor middle school GPA (grades, homework, and classroom engagement) alongside the entrance exam score. Start term exam revision 3 weeks early.

Step-by-Step Proof Derivations: Never skip geometric congruency conditions or intermediate calculation steps in math to guarantee partial credit.

Early Science & Social Studies Completion: Memorize science principles and social studies facts early in the school year using SRS, freeing late-stage study time for advanced Math and English problems.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key answers for Japanese secondary school students

What role does Naishin-sho (internal school GPA) play in high school admissions?

In Japanese public high school admissions, the Naishin-sho (official school assessment record across academic and practical subjects) typically accounts for 30% to 50% of the candidate's total admission evaluation alongside the entrance exam score.

What are the 5 core subjects tested in Japanese secondary school exams?

The five core subjects (Goka) are Japanese (Kokugo), Mathematics (Sugaku), English (Eigo), Science (Rika), and Social Studies (Shakai).

How should students prepare for regular term exams (Teiki-kousa)?

Prepare by completing assigned textbook exercise workbooks 2 to 3 times before exam week, using spaced repetition flashcards daily to memorize kanji, English grammar patterns, and science definitions.

Official source

https://www.mext.go.jp/

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