The need for input control in mathematics at a higher education institution
The article deals with the problem of transition from one level of education (school) to another (highe education institution). Special attention is paid to the problem of mathematical training of future students. Test exam scores obtained by school graduates do not guarantee that the freshman understands the foundation of basic mathematical knowledge, and very often in practice it appears to be that a freshmen has significant gaps. The article deals with the input control as one of the elements of thepedagogic system that can give an idea of the actual state of the object. After analysing various sources, as well as summarising their practical experience with the experience of teachers at other higher education institutions, the authors come to the conclusion about the need for input control in order to determine the degree of readiness of the pupil to the next stage of educational activity - the development of competences at a higher education institution.