DEVELOPING STUDENTS' LOGICAL AND SYSTEMATIC THINKING BASED ON THE STEAM APPROACH IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

This article analyzes the theoretical and methodological foundations of developing students' logical and systematic thinking skills based on the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) approach in the process of primary education. In a context where the importance of an integrative approach is increasing in the modern educational paradigm, the STEAM model is an effective tool for ensuring interdisciplinary connections, developing students' competencies in analyzing problem situations, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, and forming systematic decision-making skills. The article highlights the age characteristics of primary school students, stages of cognitive development, and pedagogical mechanisms that serve to activate their analytical thinking processes. The possibilities of forming algorithmic thinking, logical consistency and systematic approach in students through project activities, problem-based learning, constructive modeling and practical experiences based on the STEAM approach are substantiated. Also, the didactic effectiveness of using interactive methods and digital technologies is analyzed based on scientific evidence.