Work was carried out to prepare students for the PISA International Research, providing psychological support and accompaniment

Training: "Formation of a favorable psycho-emotional state and motivation of students for the PISA international research"

Purpose: To develop students' self-confidence, instill patience, restraint, resourcefulness, and teach harmonious perception of oneself and others. To form the desire to achieve set goals.

The teacher-psychologist of the I. Abdikarimov Kyzylorda Polytechnic Higher College, Seiitzhan S.M., conducted training with 1st-year students participating in the PISA international research, and the college nurse Baizhanova N. provided health recommendations for the students. During the training, various exercises were conducted with the students. For example: first of all, the students stood in a circle and performed a special greeting exercise. The exercise "Praise, motivation" was performed to give students self-confidence and willpower. Through the "Untying the knot" exercise, it was explained that whatever situation or difficulty might arise, there would be a way out, just like from this knot. Exercises "Continue the sentence" and "Signal" were also conducted. A relaxation exercise on the topic "My future!" was conducted to reduce tension in the body and experience inner peace. In addition, the students expressed wishes to each other and wished good luck. Feedback was provided. During the training, they answered questions about how they felt and what they experienced, how their mood was, whether they liked the exercises, and provided feedback.