Developing Statistical Analysis Skills in Students Through the Use of Economic Indicators in Russian Regions

Aim. The article focuses on the use of economic indicators of Russian regions in the educational process to develop students’ statistical analysis skills. The authors aim to justify the effectiveness of incorporating real regional data into geography teaching and propose specific task examples for integrating such data into the school geography curriculum.

Methodology. The various research methods are employed in the study, including analysis of scientific literature and regulatory documents, content analysis of statistical sources, surveys, and statistical methods for processing results. The article emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach combining elements of mathematics, geography, social studies, and computer science. The methodological framework is founded on activity-based and competency-based approaches, fostering students’ practical statistical analysis skills through work with real economic data. The research includes variability analysis of data, as well as the construction of graphs and charts from the perspective of assessing their educational potential at the basic general education level.

Results. The article identifies a set of economic indicators most suitable for teaching geography at the basic general education level (e.g., GDP per capita, unemployment rate, fixed capital investments, etc.). It proposes tasks aimed at developing students’ ability to work with economic statistics and provides a lesson plan for a 9th-grade geography class on the topic “Population of the European North: A Statistical Analysis.” Additionally, the article presents the results of a pedagogical experiment conducted during geography lessons for 9th-grade students.

Research implications. The theoretical significance of the study lies in justifying the role of regional statistics in developing students’ statistical literacy. The practical value consists in developing meth-odological recommendations for teachers, including sample tasks and case studies based on data from Rosstat and other official sources.

Conclusions. The experiment confirmed that using economic indicators of Russian regions is an effective tool for developing students’ statistical analysis skills. Working with real-world data enhances subject comprehension and fosters skills essential for professional activities.

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