Формування у студентів здатності мислити стратегічно: математичний інструментарій

The article highlights the relevance of developing students’ strategic thinking at the current stage of educational development and proposes specific techniques for fostering strategic thinking during the study of higher mathematics. The essence of various types of thinking is clarified, including logical, critical, analytical, strategic, and systemic thinking. It is emphasized that higher mathematics, as an academic discipline, has powerful potential for developing thinking and for the overall intellectual growth of students through mathematical tools. The article provides concrete examples of teaching practices focused on developing strategic thinking in the context of the topic Derivative and its Applications.” Strategic thinking helps students: see the problem as a whole; anticipate the consequences of decisions; analyze alternatives; and make informed choices in conditions of uncertainty. The development of strategic thinking in the process of studying higher mathematics is identified as one of the key directions for improving the mathematical training of future professionals in institutions of higher education. The use of tasks that encourage forecasting, predicting different scenarios, and modeling real-life situations stimulates students to think several steps ahead, evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies, and identify connections between mathematical knowledge and practical contexts. These skills help form strategic thinking — an essential component of a modern professional's competence.