Abstract:
The article is devoted to the problem of the teacher organizing research activities with schoolchildren in a
primary classes. The author specifies the terms «research activity», «research skills», «readiness for
research». The analysis of scientific sources on this issue is performed. The article highlights important issues
of scientific research activity, educational activities, characteristic of reproductive education and educational
technologies. Particular attention is paid to the simple, complex, special skills and qualifications. The skills
and abilities that necessary for forming pupils' interest in the research activity are fully revealed: subject
competence, practical skills, organizational skills, control skills, etc. The author considers the research
technology influence on the pupils’ associative and creative qualities development. The work on the
implementation of this technology within the scientific community «Intellect» is generalized. The methods
and requirements for the projects implementation that contribute to the disclosure of pupils' abilities in the
research field are indicated.