IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH INTERACTIVE AND DIDACTIC TEACHING METHODS

In the current period of the modernization of primary education, improving the quality of the students’ mathematical knowledge is becoming the matter of great importance. Existing educational protocols place even more emphasis on teaching how children learn, including the development of logical thinking, independence of thought, continued motivation to learn, and skillful use of knowledge. Thus, it is important to investigate which pedagogic methods can allow the development of mastery of mathematics for students and then to put them into practice. One promising approach is to combine interactive and didactic teaching tactics. This article presents theoretical and practical assessment of interactive and didactic methods to improve primary school students' understanding of mathematics. It highlights the psychological and pedagogical bedrock of the active learning theory articulated by eminent academics from both local and international perspectives, which emphasize the importance of engagement, collaboration, and a student-centered approach to education. Particular emphasis is attributed to the developmental attributes of younger children who are known to be visual-figurative thinkers, emotionally sensitive, and game-oriented learners.