The role of mathematical literacy in the improving the thinking skills of schoolchildren

Abstract

This article examines the role of mathematical literacy in the development of students' thinking abilities and skills. During the analysis of domestic and foreign articles, an extensive definition of the concept of mathematical literacy was given. In the process of forming students' thinking skills, mathematical problems, conclusions, analysis are considered separately, the significance of which is in the formation of appropriate thinking skills (analytical, critical, creative, logical).In addition, a study was conducted on how well the country's schoolchildren have mastered the concept of mathematical literacy. For this result, studies were conducted on the results in the direction of mathematical literacy of students under the PISA program - the international program for assessing student achievement.As a result of the study, it was revealed that the concept of mathematical literacy in the country has not yet become widespread, the level of Kazakhstani schoolchildren is relatively low, that mathematics in the minds of students is associated only with special laws, formulas, arithmetic operations. Ways of solving these problems were considered, including taking into account their understanding. New methods and techniques of fixing mathematical literacy in the minds of students, effective world-class approaches are considered.New approaches to the formation of the concept of mathematical literacy in the secondary education system are discussed. The results of scientific research can be both useful and auxiliary tools for mathematics teachers studying in special educational institutions, in schools, etc.

Keywords: mathematical literacy, PISA, thinking skills, HOTS, schoolchildren.