CURRENT APPROACHES TO ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF FOREIGN STUDENTS WHEN STUDYING RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

The article is devoted to current approaches to assessing the results of activities in education. It focuses on the assessment of students' knowledge and skills in Russian as a foreign language lessons, and considers the latest assessment methods, such as a detailed study of the student's portfolio, assessment of one's own work, and mutual assessment. The article provides a detailed description of assessment criteria, such as accuracy, fluency, complexity, depth, and creativity, which are necessary for a complete and objective assessment of students' knowledge and skills, and provides methods for improving the effectiveness of assessment, such as announcing assessment criteria, individualizing feedback, discussing mistakes anonymously, and creating a positive atmosphere when discussing results. Additionally, the importance of taking into account the individual characteristics of students, such as their level of language proficiency, learning style, age, way of perceiving information, and cultural background, is emphasized. The authors draw attention to the fact that modern approaches to assessing knowledge and skills contribute to the development of critical thinking in students, motivate them to active learning, and provide feedback. Overall, the article points to the importance of clear assessment criteria, adaptation of assessment methods and consideration of individual characteristics to ensure a fair and motivating environment in Russian as a foreign language lessons.