This article aims at proposing effective ways of mastering the norms of using numerals. Using a specific topic as an example, objectifying the idea of the importance of communicative literacy, the authors offer approved methodological recommendations for the formation of professional competence of future mathematics teachers. Substantive support and the choice of pedagogical technologies for mastering the topic are due to the lexical and grammatical features of numerals and recognition of their relevance in various functional styles. This format of studying the grammatical phenomenon is intended to improve students’ professional communication. Considering the technology of modular training as the leading technology, the authors transform it into directions that provide students with solid knowledge of the formation, use and spelling of numerals. The authors propose to solve the problem of using numerals in speech based on the principle of functional expediency.Keywords: word; another word; lower case except names

Russian language, numerals, professional competence, communicative literacy