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Peer reviewedDavies, H. B. – Mathematics in School, 1980
The author presents and elaborates on a division algorithm devised by his 9-year-old son. (MK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Processes, Creativity, Discovery Processes
Peer reviewedHocevar, Dennis – Child Study Journal, 1979
The Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking: Verbal Form A were given to 39 fifth-grade children in a rural elementary school and scored for fluency, flexibility, and originality. (Author/MP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creativity Tests
Dudek, Stephanie Z. – Learning, 1976
As a child develops, perceptions of the world and idea concepts change, but creative expression and innovative thinking can be encouraged by the teacher at each stage of the child's development. (JD)
Descriptors: Art Expression, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Creative Development
Peer reviewedPapert, Seymour – Computers in the Schools, 1985
The developer of Logo describes several creative ways in which the Logo programing language is being used to capitalize on its full potential. He also discusses biases and problems relating to Logo use which limit student creativity and self-learning. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Creative Expression, Creativity
Peer reviewedBaker-Sennett, Jacquelyn; Ceci, Stephen J. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1996
Two studies were conducted, one using 80 university students and the other 140 fifth through seventh graders, to examine the relationship between problem-solving strategies (leaping and flexibility) and measures of insight and scholastic aptitude. Relationships among insight, leaping, and quantitative scholastic aptitude were found. A…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Age Differences, Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking
Peer reviewedCross, Burnett – Science and Children, 1990
Discussed is the role of serendipity in the scientific method. Several examples from science history are provided. Described is the value of intuition on the part of the scientist. Six quotes from famous scientists are included. (CW)
Descriptors: Creativity, Discovery Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
United States Patent Model Foundation, Alexander, VA. – 1988
The Invent America program addresses the need to provide K-8 students with opportunities to learn critical and creative thinking skills through the process of inventing. Students apply problem-solving skills as they turn their own creative ideas into inventions. It is an effort to integrate the curriculum, help students synthesize knowledge, and…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Discovery Processes, Elementary Education
United States Patent Model Foundation, Alexander, VA. – 1988
The Invent America program addresses the need to provide K-8 students with opportunities to learn critical and creative thinking skills through the process of inventing. Students apply problem-solving skills as they turn their own creative ideas into inventions. It is an effort to integrate the curriculum, help students synthesize knowledge, and…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Discovery Processes, Elementary Education
United States Patent Model Foundation, Alexander, VA. – 1988
The Invent America program addresses the need to provide K-8 students with opportunities to learn critical and creative thinking skills through the process of inventing. Students apply problem-solving skills as they turn their own creative ideas into inventions. It is an effort to integrate the curriculum, help students synthesize knowledge, and…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Discovery Processes, Elementary Education
United States Patent Model Foundation, Alexander, VA. – 1988
The Invent America program addresses the need to provide K-8 students with opportunities to learn critical and creative thinking skills through the process of inventing. Students apply problem-solving skills as they turn their own creative ideas into inventions. It is an effort to integrate the curriculum, help students synthesize knowledge, and…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Discovery Processes, Elementary Education
RAZIK, TAHER A. – 1965
COMPILED FOR CONVENIENT REFERENCE ARE 4,176 TITLES IN THE FIELD OF CREATIVITY AND RELATED AREAS. INCLUDED ARE DOCUMENTS PUBLISHED FROM 1744 TO DECEMBER 1964, AS WELL AS MANY UNPUBLISHED THESES, DISSERTATIONS AND SPEECHES. ALSO INCLUDED ARE FRENCH, ITALIAN, AND RUSSIAN DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS, WHENEVER AVAILABLE.…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academic Achievement, Bibliographies, Creativity
