The article discusses the methods of formation of functional literacy of students studying
chemistry. In the modern context, functional literacy is considered to be the main factor of social,
cultural, political, and economic activity of people. The relevance of the topic of functional literacy
is closely related to the intensive exchange of the environment: new technologies, new types of
professions, and sectors of the economy are emerging. As the socio-psychological changes of a
person occur, the demand for functionally literate specialists is growing in society. Therefore,
functional literacy is currently an important indicator of the level of education of young people
studying. The formation of students' functional literacy is a complex and multifaceted process.
However, teachers often focus on the transfer of general knowledge and skills, given the need to
prepare students to adapt to society. The low professional competence of some teachers, as well as
adherence to traditional teaching methods, can significantly hinder the development of functional
literacy of students. In addition, relevant aspects of functional literacy, such as environmental,
financial and legal, are often overlooked.
One way to solve this problem is to expand the program to include a large number of
extracurricular activities. In such classes, you can use tasks aimed at increasing cognitive activity,
developing critical thinking and solving situational problems, which contributes to the formation of
skills necessary for successful orientation in the modern world.
The authors of the article pay special attention to the methods of problem-based learning and
contextual learning, the use of modern digital technologies, and laboratory experience. The
theoretical, practical, research and communicative educational aspects that develop professional
competence are characterized.