The majority of students enrolled on the first day of the special season of secondary school exams missed the test, according to available data. This is a significantly high absence rate among students who registered for this extraordinary exam phase.
The special season exams are intended for students with specific situations, such as working students or athletes, who could not take the tests during the normal season. This regime allows these students an additional opportunity to complete their academic path.
The data refers only to the first day of exams of this special season, and attendance rates may vary on subsequent days. The special season runs in parallel with the normal assessment calendar, offering a solution for those with justified impediments.
The statistics on enrollments and attendance in this extraordinary phase are monitored by the Ministry of Education, which manages the entire process of national secondary school exams in Portugal.
