Shitennoji Junior High School [2027 Entrance Exam] Summary of Trends and Countermeasures for Math, Social Studies, and Science | Past Exam Analysis

Is there a more efficient way to study to pass Shitennoji Junior High School?

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As a result of analyzing past exam questions for Shitennoji Junior High School, we found that there is a 'consistent axis of questioning' for each subject. Knowing this axis is directly linked to study priorities and score stability.

📌 Purpose of this content

• Clarification of priorities: What to study and in what order within limited time

• Understanding school-specific trends: Question patterns and countermeasures unique to Shitennoji Junior High School

• Concrete action plans: Study plans that can be implemented starting tomorrow are posted on each subject page

📊 Basis for analysis

• ✅ Based only on past exams: Does not include subjective predictions or speculation

• ✅ Data-driven: Patterns seen from past exams are shown with concrete numbers and facts

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• Neutrality: No subjectivity from specific cram schools or instructors

• Elimination of arbitrariness: Avoiding human 'assumptions' and 'preconceptions'

• Comprehensiveness: Analyzed past exams without omission

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🔑 The 'Core of Shitennoji Entrance Exams' revealed by analysis

These are the common characteristics of Shitennoji Junior High School entrance exams that have emerged from the analysis.

① Math is entirely multiple-choice (zero descriptive questions), 7-8 large questions, 50 minutes. Speed problems are a must every year (complex situational settings), plane geometry + solid geometry are paired every year, and long problem statements make reading comprehension the deciding factor for success.
Shitennoji's math exam has a distinct feature of being entirely multiple-choice; no descriptive questions are asked at all. The structure of 7-8 large questions in 50 minutes has become standard, and speed problems (complex situational settings such as speed of queues, elevator/staircase movement, mountain climbing, etc.) are guaranteed to appear every year. Plane geometry and solid geometry appear as a set every year (area ratios, solids of revolution, cross-sections), and multiple questions on number properties, regularity, and logic are asked annually. The problem statements are long, and reading comprehension and information organization skills directly determine success or failure.

② Social Studies has a 4-large-question structure (Geography → History → Civics → Current Events) that has been completely fixed for 3 years. Large question 4, 'Monthly Current Events from the Previous Year,' is the biggest feature (fixed for 3 years). Descriptive questions are increasing rapidly (9 questions → 16 questions → 19 questions).
The 4-large-question structure (Geography → History → Civics → Current Events) has been fixed for 3 years, and in particular, the 'Monthly Current Events from the previous year' in large question 4 is Shitennoji's biggest feature, with no equivalent in other schools (2024 exam: events of 2023, 2025: events of 2024, 2026: events of 2025). History questions are presented as a set of ancient to early modern (large question 2) and modern to contemporary (large question 3). Descriptive questions are increasing rapidly (2024: 9 questions → 2025: 16 questions → 2026: 19 questions), and there is a possibility they will increase further in 2027.

③ Science: All large questions begin with a 'dialogue format' (3 consecutive years, the biggest feature). 4 fields are covered equally, with a 3-year average of 67% descriptive questions. Graph drawing and calculations are required every year. Integration with current events and social issues (SDGs, hydrogen, Expo).
A unique exam style not found in other schools, where all large science questions begin with a 'dialogue between a teacher and student,' has been established for 3 consecutive years. A high ratio of descriptive questions, with a 3-year average of 67%, is maintained, and graph drawing and calculation problems are required every year. Integration with current events and social issues (SDGs, hydrogen energy, Osaka Expo) continues, and in physics, applied force problems such as hydraulics and pulleys are asked every year.

🔢 Math | Entirely multiple-choice, speed problems are a must every year (complex situational settings), plane + solid geometry are paired, long problem statements.

Characteristics of consecutive questions

• Entirely multiple-choice (zero descriptive questions) is fixed

• Structure of 7-8 large questions, 21-22 small questions, 50 minutes has become standard

• Speed problems are a must every year (complex situational settings)

  • 2024: Speed of queues (catching up and overtaking)

  • 2025: Elevator/staircase movement (comparing speed of elevator vs. stairs)

  • 2026: Mountain climbing (speed calculation including round trip and break time)

• Plane geometry + solid geometry are paired and asked every year

  • Plane: Area ratio, similarity, equal-area transformation

  • Solid: Volume of solids of revolution, shape of cross-sections

• Multiple questions on number properties, regularity, and logic every year

  • Regularity using current events (13-year seminar, 17-year seminar, properties of prime numbers)

  • Logic problems such as liar problems and reasoning problems

• Long problem statements make organizing conditions and selecting information essential

Key points for 2027
Since all questions are multiple-choice, the ability to select the correct answer is tested more than the precision of the solution process. For speed problems, establish a habit of always using diagrams to analyze the structure of 'what is moving and what is the reference point.' For solid geometry, master the ability to freely determine the volume of solids of revolution (grasping the axis of rotation and the figure being rotated) and the shape of cross-sections. Because the problem statements are long, thoroughly practice a reading and organization method of 'listing conditions with numbers before solving' to build resilience against long-form problems.

👉 Click here for a detailed analysis of the Shitennoji Junior High School [Math] 2027 entrance exam predictions
Includes question patterns, countermeasures for frequently appearing fields, and practical time management plans

🌍 Social Studies | 4 major questions (Geography → History → Civics → Current Events) fixed for 3 years, 'monthly current events from the previous year' is the biggest feature, rapid increase in descriptive questions

Characteristics of consecutive questions

• 4-question structure (Geography → History → Civics → Current Events) fixed for 3 years

• Question 4 is 'monthly current events from the previous year' fixed for 3 years (Shitennoji's biggest feature)

  • 2024 Exam: Major events from January to December 2023

  • 2025 Exam: Major events from January to December 2024

  • 2026 Exam: Major events from January to December 2025

• Rapid increase in descriptive questions (2024: 9 questions → 2025: 16 questions → 2026: 19 questions)

• History is presented as a set of Ancient to Early Modern (Question 2) and Modern to Contemporary (Question 3)

• Geography themes rotate (International Trade → Industry → Physical Geography)

• Reading materials (graphs, maps, tables, photos) is essential for all major questions

Key points for 2027
The most reliable preparation for the current events question in Question 4 is to start making a 'notebook organizing major events from January to December 2026 by month' right now. Grasp the events of 2026 in the categories of politics, diplomacy, economy, natural disasters, science and technology, and culture. Descriptive questions may increase further from the 19 in 2026, so develop the habit of 'adding reasons even to questions asking for terms.' For history, master both the flow by era from ancient to modern times and the causal relationships of the modern era, and for geography, understanding with an international perspective while using maps, graphs, and statistical tables is the key to 2027 countermeasures.

👉 Click here for a detailed analysis of the Shitennoji Junior High School [Social Studies] 2027 entrance exam predictions
Includes question patterns, 2027 theme predictions, and current events countermeasures

🔬 Science | All major questions start with a 'dialogue format' for 3 consecutive years, 4 fields evenly distributed, 67% descriptive, graph drawing and calculation are required every year

Characteristics of Consecutive Questions

• All major questions begin with a "dialogue between teacher and student" (3 consecutive years, the most significant feature)

• Questions are evenly distributed across the four fields: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth Science

• Descriptive questions account for an average of 67% over 3 years (2024: 65%, 2025: 73%, 2026: 63%)

• Graph drawing questions appear every year without fail

• Calculation problems are included every year from each field (force, concentration, heat quantity, speed)

• Integration with current events and social issues continues

  • 2024: SDGs, biodiversity, renewable energy

  • 2025: Hydrogen energy, fuel cells, carbon neutrality

  • 2026: Osaka Expo, science and technology, environmental impact reduction

• Physics questions involve applied force problems every year (evolving from levers to buoyancy, hydraulic pressure, and pulleys)

Key points for 2027
The "dialogue format" question text follows the flow of "teacher's question -> student's thought process -> conclusion," and reading "what the teacher is trying to confirm" is the shortcut to the correct answer. For graph drawing questions, it is essential to practice by physically setting the axes, scales, plots, and curve shapes. For physics force problems (levers, buoyancy, hydraulic pressure, pulleys), please complete them in three stages: "basic calculation -> condition changes -> complex problems." Deepening your knowledge of current event themes (energy, environment, science and technology) to a level where you can explain them using scientific terminology will be the strategy that sets you apart in 2027. Continue practicing writing descriptive answers that "state the causal relationship in one sentence following the flow of the dialogue" across all fields.

👉 Click here for a detailed analysis of the 2027 Shitennoji Junior High School [Science] entrance exam predictions
Includes question patterns, predicted 2027 themes, and an action plan for field-specific priorities

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