METHODOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING FUNCTIONAL LITERACY IN PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

This article analyzes the pedagogical foundations, methodological approaches, and effective methods for developing functional literacy in primary school students from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Functional literacy is one of the key indicators of modern education and aims to develop students’ ability to read, understand, analyze, think logically, and apply knowledge in real-life situations. The study highlights the role of competency-based approaches, integrative education, interactive methods, problem-based learning, game technologies, and formative assessment in developing functional literacy. In addition, methodological recommendations adapted to primary education practice are proposed. Keywords: functional literacy, primary education, competency-based approach, interactive methods, critical thinking, reading literacy, formative assessment