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Identification of the Profile of Participants in the National University Entrance Exam in Brazil

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  • Wagner de Oliveira Pequeno

    (University of Brasília – UnB, Brazil)

  • Tomas Orlandi

    (Universidade de Brasília - UNB, Brazil)

  • Mac Amaral Cartaxo

    (University SENAC of Brasília, Brazil)

  • Paulo Campanha Santana

    (University Mackenzie of Brasília, Brazil)

Abstract

This study aims to identify the profile of participants in the Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM) in Brazil, analyzing data from the last six editions of the exam. As a key educational public policy, ENEM serves as the main large-scale evaluation for high school students, influencing both higher education access and basic education quality indicators. The methodology involved processing and cleaning INEP's microdata, resulting in a refined dataset of 4,644,946 records from a total of 27,191,905 candidates. The analysis focused on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on registration and participation rates, noting a significant drop in candidates and a change in attendance patterns, particularly in 2020. Furthermore, the research characterized the performance of candidates across the four knowledge areas and the essay, highlighting the importance of data presentation for effective communication. The findings underscore the need for continuous monitoring of the exam's dynamics to inform educational policies and ensure equitable access to higher education, particularly amid external factors such as the pandemic.

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  • Wagner de Oliveira Pequeno & Tomas Orlandi & Mac Amaral Cartaxo & Paulo Campanha Santana, 2025. "Identification of the Profile of Participants in the National University Entrance Exam in Brazil," Studies in Educational Management, EUROKD, vol. 18, pages 13-36.
    • Handle: RePEc:bco:semaaa::v:18:y:2025:p:13-36
    DOI: 10.32038/sem.2025.18.02
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