With the arrival of the second semester, the search for more effective study methods for the One (National High School Exam) 2025 and other busy entrance exams, such as Fuvest and Unicamp. Beyond traditional readings and revisions, apply strategies that activate reasoning, stimulate memory and favor understanding It can be an important differential in the final stretch of preparation.
Expert Solange Petrosino, teacher at Britannica Education, gathered Five creative techniques which can be applied by any student at home, even without the presence of a teacher.
These are different practices that help, stimulate critical thinking and make the preparation for Enem lighter and more efficient. Check out the tips:
Two facts and a falsehood
During the study of a theme, write down phrases about what you are learning in chips, with two true and one purposely false statements. Do not mark which are the right ones or the wrong ones. The next day, reread everything calmly and try to identify what information is correct and which is wrong. Reflect on errors and see if you can justify them based on content. This technique makes the review more active and helps Fix better what was studied.
Sketching the news
preferably on topics that usually appear in Enem, such as social inequality or technology. After reading, Try to represent the content with drawings, schemes, arrows or keywords like a fast infographic. This visual exercise helps to better understand the subject, reinforces memory and stimulates reasoning on the impacts of that information on society.
Cerebral “explosion”
Take a common theme in Enem, as an inequality of, and write what comes to your mind in two minutes: Words, ideas, data, references. Then reread and see what you already master and what you still need to deepen. It is a practical way to activate memory, organize thought and identify gaps in your knowledge.
Summary Challenge
Read an informative text or a article on a relevant theme for Enem. Write down the main ideas and then create a summary with only 6 to 10 words. It seems little, but it is precisely this limit that requires the student to Select what really matters. Then reread and ask yourself: Does this summary capture the essence of the content? If necessary, adjust. It is a great exercise to train synthesis and clarity.
Citation Analysis
Choose an impact phrase of one, thinker or historical figure. It may be something you have ever seen in or on humanities. Read carefully and write a little reflection: What does this quote mean to you? How does it relate to current themes? This practice helps it can be a powerful tool in building arguments.
