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GEOGRAPHY-HISTORY-CI · Common Test for University Admissions (大学入学共通テスト)

Geography / History / Civics: Integrated only Exam Tips

Decide whether the item is mainly spatial, temporal or civic before reading options. Then add the other two lenses only as needed.

Source: National Center for University Entrance Examinations (DNC)

Papers

1 or part of 2-subject social sitting

Total marks

100

Time limit

60 min for one subject / 130 min when taking two subjects

Grade scale

0–100 rawDeviation 50 = meanUniversity cut-off

Additional note

Calculator policy

Scientific calculators permitted only where specified in the DNC implementation guidelines; programming functions and CAS are prohibited. English Listening uses broadcast audio — no calculator.

Assessment objectives

Interpret geographic, historical and civic source materials accurately.Connect place, time and public institutions in explaining social issues.Compare evidence from maps, documents, graphs and legal/policy materials.Apply foundational concepts from geography, history and public studies to unfamiliar cases.Judge social choices with awareness of sustainability, rights and historical context.

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Papers

6

Strategies

8

Mistakes

  • Decide whether the item is mainly spatial, temporal or civic before reading options. Then add the other two lenses only as needed.

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