Pirls international assessment system is an effective tool for developing critical thinking skills in primary school students

The following article deals with the practical application of critical reading principles in the PIRLS system, and effective assessment of reading ability of 4th grade students as well. Great attention is paid in the country to further improving the system of continuing education, increasing the capacity of quality educational services, the development and implementation of effective mechanisms for the development of student literacy. PIRLS (Progress in International Reading and Literacy Study)is an international research program to assess the level of reading and comprehension of text in primary school students.