Abstract
<jats:p>The article examines one of the new approaches to connecting mathematics with life - the possibilities of students acquiring economic knowledge. The issue of connecting mathematics lessons with real life, especially economic processes, is analyzed, and the possibilities of using project-based learning, problem-based learning and interactive methods are explored as new teaching approaches. The integration of simple elements of economics with mathematics lessons at the primary and general secondary education levels, the impact of this process on learning motivation and the formation of functional literacy are widely commented on. Also, real-life examples, shopping models, budget planning, the concept of interest, etc. are used to apply mathematical knowledge in the context. As a result, the inclusion of economic content in mathematics not only strengthens students' interdisciplinary knowledge, but also makes them more prepared to solve financial and economic issues they will encounter in real life. This not only increases the quality of teaching, but also serves to educate economically literate and responsible individuals for society</jats:p>