METHODOLOGY FOR IMPROVING STUDENTS' CREATIVE ACTIVITY IN THE PROCESS OF WORKING WITH INFORMATION (ON THE EXAMPLE OF PISA TASKS)

This article explores the issues of improving students’ creative activity in the process of working with information. The study analyzes the essence of creative thinking, its role in modern education, and methodological approaches to developing students’ creative skills based on PISA tasks. It also substantiates ways to foster learners’ abilities to solve problem situations, generate non-standard solutions, and critically evaluate information through purposeful engagement with information sources. The article is of methodological significance for general education teachers and educational researchers.