This article is devoted to the study of increasing engagement and academic performance among 6th–7th grade students through the use of artificial intelligence methods in teaching the history of Kazakhstan. In the context of digital transformation in education, particular attention is given to the implementation of artificial intelligence as a tool for personalized learning, visualization of historical content, and increasing student motivation. The aim of the study is to empirically assess the impact of artificial intelligence tools on students' learning engagement and academic performance. The methodology is based on a formative pedagogical experiment conducted in a general education school with both control and experimental groups. The research employed methods of pedagogical observation and analysis of summative assessment results, which ensured methodological triangulation. The results showed that students in the experimental class demonstrated a higher level of engagement, initiative, and sustained cognitive activity. Despite a slight decrease in the proportion of high scores, an overall improvement in academic performance and a positive perception of innovative approaches were observed. The study complied with ethical standards: no surveys were conducted, and no personal data of students were used. The article highlights the practical value of implementing artificial intelligence in history lessons and recommends the use of such technologies considering students' age and cognitive characteristics, which may serve as a foundation for further pedagogical development.

BEGIMBAYEVA ZH.S.

Candidate of historical sciences, associate professor, K. Zhubanov Aktobe regional university, Aktobe, Kazakhstan

E-mail: zhibekbegimbayeva@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9827-379X

SAITGALIYEVA A.R.

2^nd year master's student, K. Zhubanov Aktobe regional university, Aktobe, Kazakhstan

E-mail: saitgaliev_a@mail.ru, https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0485-9923

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artificial intelligence, methods of artificial intelligence, student engagement, student achievement, application of artificial intelligence methods, history of Kazakhstan, grades 6–7, school education