Cognitive modeling as a means of assessment and formation of systemic thinking

The article is devoted to the development of systems thinking of students. Systems thinking nowadays becomes crucial for specialists in the field of environmental management. However, the peculiarities of modern education since school are not conducive to the widespread formation of system thinking skills. The authors propose to use cognitive modeling to develop systems thinking in students, as well as to assess the degree of formation of these skills. © The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2021.