This article analyzes the essence of cognitive educational technologies, their role and significance in the formation of problem-solving competence in students. It also describes the current state and proposals for problem-solving based on the results of the PISA international assessment program.

cognitive technologies, problem-solving competence, PISA, critical thinking, constructivism, metacognition, competency-based approach.

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