Keyword: «cognitive mental processes»

The joint activities of the teacher and the student on the basis of modern technologies can create prerequisites for facilitating the process of cognition. The basis of the effective organization of training is the volitional aspect of the manifestation of the joint efforts of both parties, which affects the basic mental processes. Language disciplines have special opportunities for the systematization of cognitive activity. The main skills that contribute to the systematization of cognitive activity and are formed in the study of language disciplines include the ability to perceive information; consciously and selectively work with the text; properly organize the communication process and defend their own point of view; apply a scientific approach to knowledge acquisition and conduct research work.

The article presents the psychological and pedagogical characteristics of ninth graders. Methods and techniques used by the author in preparing for the state final certification in geography, recommendations for teachers and students.