Japan Corrects Science Answer for 2022 Junior High School Equivalency Examination (Japan, June 2026)
MEXT corrected the official answer handling for Question 9 in the Science subject of the 2022 Junior High School Graduation Equivalency Examination. All examinees are now treated as having answered that question correctly.
MEXT corrected the official answer handling for Question 9 in the Science subject of the 2022 Junior High School Graduation Equivalency Examination. All examinees are now treated as having answered that question correctly.
What Changed?
The ministry determined that the original correct-answer designation was inaccurate because the question had no valid correct answer. MEXT awarded full credit for Question 9 to all examinees and announced prevention measures for future exam checking.
Old System vs New System
The question had been scored using the originally designated answer choice.
Question 9 is treated as correct for all examinees, worth 5 points, and the ministry will strengthen answer-checking procedures for future exams.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Four candidates newly passed the Science subject, and two of them newly passed the overall junior high school equivalency examination.
Parent / Family Impact
Families of affected candidates may need to check whether the correction changes qualification status or next education options.
School / Institution Impact
Schools and adult learning support organizations should help potentially affected candidates check the official notice.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers and exam-preparation providers should update references to the 2022 Science answer and note the revised scoring treatment.
Key Dates
- 2022-10-20: original exam date
- 2026-06-19: correction announced
What To Do
- Potentially affected candidates should contact MEXT or check the official notice if they believe the correction may apply to them.
What To Watch Next
MEXT's announced prevention measures include stronger answer verification and revised document-retention handling for examinee contact information.
Global Context
Although narrow in scope, the change shows how national examination authorities correct past scoring errors and adjust candidate outcomes.
Source Record
Source type: exam update
Source name: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan