Are Children Becoming More Creative?.

Torrance, E. Paul; Safter, H. Tammy

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Publication Date: 1986

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Are Children Becoming More Creative?

Torrance, E. Paul; Safter, H. Tammy

Journal of Creative Behavior, v20 n1 p1-13 1986

Comparisons of 1976 and 1982 performances (first grade through college) on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking revealed significant gains in the areas of fluency, flexibility, and originality. Changing objectives of education are discussed in light of falling Scholastic Aptitude Test scores during the same period. (JW)

Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creativity Tests, Educational Objectives, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Postsecondary Education, Teaching Methods, Test Results

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: SAT (College Admission Test); Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking

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