Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ― Cambridge Science and Education Conference‖ (February 23-25, 2026) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. – Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2026. - 289 p.

132 PEDAGOGYAND EDUCATION UDC 37.02 Yatsenko Volodymyr Sergiyovych can. ped. sciences, art. sci. spivrobitnik Institute of Pedagogy NAPS of Ukraine Kyev, Ukraine FORMATION OF STUDENTS' RESEARCH COMPETENCIES IN THE PROCESS OF TEACHING GEOGRAPHY BASED ON THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATE STANDARD OF BASIC SECONDARY EDUCATION Abstract. The article considers the current provisions of the State Standard of Basic Secondary Education (Gosstandart, 2020) and the Concept for the Development of Natural and Mathematical Education (STEM Education) (2020) as the main ones that contribute to the orientation of a young person with a scientific worldview. The methodology for the formation of students' research competence is based on the competence approach, which forms the life experience of students. Scientific knowledge is carried out through learning to describe, explain, argue, predict, etc. The competence potential of Gosstandart, 2020 is revealed through interaction with others, the ability to use scientific language, one's own thoughts, research, compliance with the rules of academic integrity, awareness and respect for the rights and dignity of other people, as well as to act consciously. Recommendations are given for the use of research methods, determining the levels of educational research of students, the development of thinking, the ability to define and explain concepts, highlight the main thing, make comparisons and generalize, and educate the qualities of scientific thinking.