Improving the Quality of Mathematics Education for Primary School Students: Methodological Recommendations for Studying Difficult Topics

This article, based on an analysis of the results of the All-Russian Mathematics Assessment, presents identified student deficiencies. It also provides methodological recommendations for improving the quality of mathematics education in primary schools, helping to prevent difficulties in mastering a number of mathematical topics presented in the assessments, which less than 40% of students completed correctly. Particular attention is paid to the problem of low skills in solving word problems and logical problems. These methodological recommendations are intended for various categories of educators: primary school teachers, specialists from institutions of continuing professional education, heads of methodological associations, and teachers from educational institutions with low learning outcomes.

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Primary Education
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2026-02-17
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https://doi.org/10.12737/1998-0728-2026-14-1-33-39
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Psychology of Development and Education
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Improving the Quality of Mathematics Education for Primary School Students: Methodological Recommendations for Studying Difficult Topics

T. Smoleusova
Primary Education
Psychology of Development and Education
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Improving the Quality of Mathematics Education for Primary School Students: Methodological Recommendations for Studying Difficult Topics

T. Smoleusova
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Abstract

This article, based on an analysis of the results of the All-Russian Mathematics Assessment, presents identified student deficiencies. It also provides methodological recommendations for improving the quality of mathematics education in primary schools, helping to prevent difficulties in mastering a number of mathematical topics presented in the assessments, which less than 40% of students completed correctly. Particular attention is paid to the problem of low skills in solving word problems and logical problems. These methodological recommendations are intended for various categories of educators: primary school teachers, specialists from institutions of continuing professional education, heads of methodological associations, and teachers from educational institutions with low learning outcomes.

Primary EducationVol. 14(1)
Retina Institute (US)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 54%
Psychology of Development and Education
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