St. Petersburg: SPbGDTU, 2001. — 124 s. Trends in improving the methodological foundations of learning to solve problems in elementary physics are reflected . Particular attention is paid to the development of creative abilities and independent research skills of students in the process of solving high-level physical problems. For teachers of physics of secondary schools and heads of circles and electives on solving physical problems, as well as for high school students independently preparing for participation in Olympiads or entrance examinations in physics . Full-fledged physical education at any level - from primary, school, up to special, is impossible without a systematic solution of problems. The ability to confidently solve problems is one of the criteria for the depth of understanding of physical laws and the conscious application of their prescriptions for the analysis of specific physical phenomena. There are no universal recipes for developing such a skill .. Necessary skills come only as a result of hard work as experience accumulates. However, some methodological advice here is quite appropriate.