Suken (数検 or 実用数学技能検定, Jitsuyō Sūgaku Ginō Kentei, lit. Global Mathematics Certification) is a world mathematics certification program and examination established in Japan in 1988.

Outline of Suken

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Each Suken level (Kyu) has two sections. Section 1 is calculation and Section 2 is application.

Passing Rate

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In order to pass the Suken, you must correctly answer approximately 70% of section 1 and approximately 60% of section 2.

Levels

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Level 5 (7th grade math)

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The examination time is 180 minutes for section 1, 60 minutes for section 2.

Level 4 (8th grade)

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The examination time is 60 minutes for section 1, 60 minutes for section 2.

3rd Kyu, suits for 9th grade

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The examination time is 60 minutes for section 1, 60 minutes for section 2.

Levels 5 - 3 include the following subjects:

Level pre-2 (10th grade)

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The examination time is 60 minutes for section 1, 90 minutes for section 2.

Level 2 (11th grade)

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The examination time is 60 minutes for section 1, 90 minutes for section 2.

Level pre-1st (12th grade)

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The examination time is 60 minutes for section 1, 120 minutes for section 2.

Levels pre-2 - pre-1 include the following subjects:

Level 1 (undergrad and graduate)

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The examination time is 60 minutes for section 1, 120 minutes for section 2.

Level 1 includes the following subjects:

References

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