PEDAGOGICAL OPPORTUNITIES OF MENTAL ARITHMETIC TECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPING CREATIVE COMPETENCIES OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

This article examines the pedagogical opportunities of mental arithmetic technology in developing creative competencies of primary school students. The study analyzes the impact of mental arithmetic on learners’ attention, memory, imagination, and problem-solving skills. A comparative analysis between traditional teaching methods and mental arithmetic-based instruction is conducted. In addition, the article reviews educational reforms, presidential decrees, and policy documents adopted in Uzbekistan that support the integration of innovative pedagogical technologies into primary education. The findings confirm that mental arithmetic significantly enhances students’ creative and cognitive development.