O Enem It is the main gateway to public universities in Brazil, so it is common for those enrolled to experience worry, fear and anguish in the period before the exams.
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Among the approximately 3,4 million subscribers – with different characteristics – a feeling must be common: the anxiety of the day before as a great enemy.
According to the professor at Colégio Stockler and consultant in Education projects, Ana Paula Severiano, On the eve of the tests, taking care of your physical and mental health should be the candidate's priority. “Ideally, you should be able to rest before the test, eat, sleep well the day before, do something that is relaxing for you and can distract you,” she says.
Are 'last minute' revisions recommended?
According to Ana Paula, whether or not to review knowledge in the days leading up to Enem is “a very private choice that involves each person's behavior in the weeks leading up to it”.
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During this period, according to the teacher, review does not “have to become food for the student to become more stressed or anxious”, but can serve as a tool for those who feel they will arrive at the test more confident.
'A thousand grade' essays, correction standards and tips for a good text
According to Ana Paula, a good tip for any candidate in this final stretch is to take a look (or review) at how the essays that scored best in the latest editions of Enem were constructed, especially the one from 2021. Listen:
The essay is the only subjective test applied in Enem. The teacher summarized some recommendations for those looking to ensure a good grade in this stage of the test:
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How to slow down without abandoning preparation?
To decompress on these stressful days, one way out is to try to combine relaxation activities with the assimilation of knowledge, which is already slowing down. (G1)
Listening to or watching content “while you are in transit, riding the bus or subway or doing physical exercise” is an example of how to enjoy “lighter, more relaxed moments” without forgetting to keep up to date, he says. Marina Castellani, pedagogical director of the Escola Mais educational network.
According to her, “there is natural pressure at this stage of life for students to achieve good results in exams”, but it is not impossible to combine studies with pleasant moments.
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The pedagogue recommended 6 podcasts for Enem candidates to listen to during this period of concentration which is the final stretch for the exams. Check out:
Top photo: Marcello Casal Jr./Agência Brasil
