This article analyzes the effective possibilities of teaching compulsory subjects based on an approach focused on independent practical activity. It highlights the mechanisms for students' independent thinking, the formation of practical skills, and their active participation in the process of mastering subjects. It also considers the possibilities of increasing interest in compulsory subjects and increasing the level of mastery through innovative methods, interactive tasks, and practical exercises based on real-life situations in the learning process. Based on the results of the research, proposals and recommendations have been developed to increase students' readiness for independent work.