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For a long time, the primary approach to assessment was the normative approach when the individual achievements of students were compared with a particular norm (the results of most students). Recently, domestic pedagogical research has been developing a criteria-based approach to assessing academic achievement when students' achievements are compared with the amount of knowledge that needs to be acquired at a particular stage of training. This study aimed to determine the role of criteria-based assessment in the formation of students functional literacy in computer science and to build a criteria-based assessment model in the development of functional literacy beyond to demonstrate the effectiveness of the methods of formation of students functional literacy in computer science. The leading research methods were the criteria-based assessment methodology developed by the authors and the method of formative assessment. Some elements of the methodology of forming evaluation were considered. For further development of the methods for the formation of students functional literacy in computer science, a criteria-based assessment model has been built. The introduction of criteria-based assessment will allow to switch to a formative evaluation aimed at developing student competence. The evaluation, consisting of criteria that a student understands, stimulates him and makes the learning process meaningful. Based on practical experiments and the proposed criteria-based assessment, the effectiveness of methods for the formation of students functional literacy in computer science has been proved.

Information competency is one of the essential qualities of a person living in the information age. It includes skills in information handling in both educational domains and the outside world, as well as readiness and capability to use modern information and communication technologies when involved in various types of information activities. Building and developing information competency in students during teaching and upbringing is one of the primary goals of education. This article describes possible ways of developing it in students within the framework of supplementary education when studying the mathematical heritage of Al-Farabi, one of the greatest scientists of the early Middle Ages, whose fundamental studies made a significant contribution to development of world science. It has been proven that integrated extracurricular classes in geometry and information science are one of the most useful patterns of teaching the scientist's heritage within the framework of supplementary school education. The article highlights the main components of information competency for the most effective organisation of its development process, provides geometric construction problems from the scientist's mathematical heritage, tasks related to his biography and scientific activities, as well as up-to-date educational and information and communication technologies to facilitate the most effective development of information competency in students.

Al-Farabi had left a rich scientific heritage for the succeeding generations including studies in various scientific areas. So far, his proceedings are still valuable being of great interest in the scientific society. The actuality of analyzing the problems with regard to geometric constructions accomplished by Al-Farabi for modern mathematical and engineering education lies in the unique character of Al-Farabi’s efforts involving the use of the algorithmic approach for resolving mathematical problems and application-oriented researches. These algorithmic approaches enable the creation of didactic teaching techniques based on the use of information processing technology. One of the main Al-Farabi’s principles is to study and consider the mathematics in terms of natural phenomena and processes as well as all types of its practical implementation. This article pursues studying AlFarabi’s mathematical heritage concerning geometrical construction problems as well as the development of their solution methods using modern information technology, in particular, using the GeoGebra dynamic geometry system which is a problem-solving environment designed for studying, conversion and visualization of geometric object models. This scientific article shows examples of resolving geometric construction problems using only a mathematical compass and a ruler by the Al-Farabi’s procedures as well as problems for dividing squares and spheres and giving Al-Farabi’s visual evidence of proving Ptolemy’s theory from trigonometry area. The authors are interested in a targeted audience to familiarize themselves with algorithms developed by Al-Farabi and this software implementation; for this purpose, a scientific-education portal has been designed for the concerned researches and pedagogues may find out a lot of useful and interesting information.

New technologies and innovative devices are increasingly penetrating into human life, actualizing the need for their development and implementation. An important role in this process is the training of teachers who are able to master and use such equipment in the field of education. Currently, STEM education is becoming increasingly popular, allowing you to quickly master new devices and technologies. Special pedagogical STEM parks are being created, where innovative techniques are being tested in the training of teachers. In Kazakhstan, as well as other countries with vast territories, the development of STEM education is possible through the use of remote forms of organization of the educational process. This paper discusses possible ways to use and develop distance-learning forms in the organization of STEM courses. Models of organizing courses on mechatronics and robotics based on the use of new educational devices are proposed.