Study Smarter by Focusing on What Matters
Not all topics are equally likely to appear on your vestibular. Analysis of past exams from FUVEST, UNICAMP, UNESP, and other top schools reveals clear patterns. By prioritizing the most frequently tested subjects and using spaced repetition to retain them, you maximize your score with less wasted effort.
Biology: The Most Tested Topics
Biology is one of the heaviest subjects in most vestibulares, especially for Medicina candidates.
| Topic |
Frequency |
Flashcard Strategy |
| Ecology |
Very High |
Food chains, biomes, ecological relationships, biogeochemical cycles |
| Genetics |
Very High |
Mendel's laws, Punnett squares, linked genes, inheritance patterns |
| Cytology |
High |
Organelles, membrane transport, cell division (mitosis/meiosis) |
| Human Physiology |
High |
Nervous, circulatory, digestive, and endocrine systems |
| Evolution |
Medium-High |
Natural selection, Darwin vs Lamarck, speciation, evidence |
| Biochemistry |
Medium |
Photosynthesis, cellular respiration, enzymes, macromolecules |
Tip: Create a "Biology" Subject in Mayinab with Topics for each area above. Start with Ecology and Genetics -- they appear in almost every exam.
Mathematics: The Most Tested Topics
| Topic |
Frequency |
Flashcard Strategy |
| Functions |
Very High |
Quadratic, exponential, logarithmic. Use LaTeX for graphs/formulas. |
| Ratio & Proportion |
Very High |
Rule of three, percentages, scale problems. Include worked examples. |
| Geometry |
High |
Plane and spatial geometry formulas. Areas, volumes, Pythagorean theorem. |
| Statistics & Probability |
High |
Mean, median, mode, standard deviation. Probability rules. |
| Trigonometry |
Medium-High |
Unit circle, sine/cosine/tangent, identities. LaTeX essential. |
| Combinatorics |
Medium |
Permutations, combinations, counting principles. |
Tip: Always include the formula AND an example problem on your flashcards. Understanding when to apply a formula is as important as knowing it.
Physics: The Most Tested Topics
| Topic |
Frequency |
Flashcard Strategy |
| Mechanics |
Very High |
Newton's laws, kinematics, energy, momentum. Core formulas with LaTeX. |
| Electricity |
High |
Ohm's law, circuits, electric potential, capacitors. |
| Thermodynamics |
High |
Heat transfer, gas laws, thermal expansion, entropy. |
| Optics |
Medium-High |
Mirrors, lenses, refraction, diffraction. Include ray diagrams. |
| Waves |
Medium |
Wave equation, sound, electromagnetic spectrum. |
Chemistry: The Most Tested Topics
| Topic |
Frequency |
Flashcard Strategy |
| Organic Chemistry |
Very High |
Functional groups, nomenclature (IUPAC), isomerism, main reactions. |
| Stoichiometry |
Very High |
Molar mass, balancing equations, yield calculations. LaTeX for formulas. |
| Chemical Equilibrium |
High |
Le Chatelier's principle, Kc/Kp, pH, buffers. |
| Electrochemistry |
High |
Redox reactions, galvanic cells, electrolysis, electrode potentials. |
| Thermochemistry |
Medium-High |
Hess's law, enthalpy, entropy, free energy. |
History: The Most Tested Topics
| Topic |
Frequency |
Flashcard Strategy |
| Colonial Brazil |
Very High |
Economic cycles, slavery, colonial administration. Cause-effect cards. |
| Vargas Era |
Very High |
1930 Revolution, Estado Novo, labor laws, industrialization. |
| Military Dictatorship |
High |
AI-5, economic miracle, political repression, redemocratization. |
| French Revolution |
High |
Causes, key events, phases, consequences for Latin America. |
| World Wars |
High |
Causes, alliances, key battles, consequences, Treaty of Versailles. |
| Cold War |
Medium-High |
Capitalism vs communism, proxy wars, space race, fall of Berlin Wall. |
Geography: The Most Tested Topics
| Topic |
Frequency |
Flashcard Strategy |
| Urbanization |
Very High |
Rural exodus, favelas, gentrification, urban planning. |
| Environment |
Very High |
Deforestation, climate change, sustainability, biomes. |
| Geopolitics |
High |
Globalization, trade blocs, international conflicts, migration. |
| Brazilian Geography |
High |
Regions, economic activity, demographic data, natural resources. |
| Cartography |
Medium |
Map projections, scale, coordinates, time zones. |
Portuguese & Literature: The Most Tested Topics
| Topic |
Frequency |
Flashcard Strategy |
| Text Interpretation |
Very High |
Rhetorical devices, argumentation types, text genres. |
| Mandatory Reading |
Very High (FUVEST/UNICAMP) |
One topic per book: characters, themes, historical context, style. |
| Grammar |
High |
Verbal agreement, punctuation, pronouns, syntax. |
| Literary Movements |
High |
Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, key authors per movement. |
How to Prioritize with Mayinab
- Create high-priority Topics first: Start with "Very High" frequency subjects.
- Create 10-15 flashcards per topic: Focus on key concepts that appear repeatedly in exams.
- Review daily: SM-2 ensures high-priority cards stay fresh.
- Analyze past exams: After solving questions, check which topics appeared and ensure you have cards for them.
- Expand gradually: Once core topics are covered, add "Medium" frequency subjects.
🍵 Study the Right Things, the Right Way
Knowing what to study is half the battle. The other half is retaining it. Use this guide to prioritize the most tested topics and create targeted flashcards in Mayinab. The SM-2 algorithm ensures every important concept stays in your long-term memory until exam day. Don't waste time on low-yield topics when high-frequency ones need your attention.
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