Features of functional literacy development in Chinese and Russian students of 7-9 grades

this article investigates the features of functional literacy development among 7th-9th grade students in China and Russia. Functional literacy in the context of modern pedagogy covers the ability to read, write, perform arithmetic operations and follow written and oral instructions. We analyze various methods used to develop adolescents' functional literacy and identify similarities and differences in approaches to improving reading, writing, and computation skills in Chinese and Russian educational systems. The study highlights the importance of these methods for ensuring successful learning process and personal development of students in a globalized educational environment.

functional literacy, secondary school, age specifics, China, Russia, school education