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Peer reviewedBlumenfeld, Aaron J.; Booth, David; Lossing, Alan G. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2000
A study explored the problem solving abilities of 15 children (ages 3-6). A medical problem with a known solution was presented in the form of a children's story. Results showed that after reading the story, four suggested the correct solution. Other non-practical, but creative solutions were also suggested. (Contains seven references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Educational Strategies, Preschool Children
Peer reviewedKurtzberg, Richard L.; Reale, Amelia – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1999
A study investigated whether it would be possible to increase creative output of 43 eight-graders by teaching a portion of the Future Problem Solving (FPS) process, the identification of problems, as part of a middle school curriculum. Results indicated that fluency and flexibility could be taught utilizing the FPS process. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Curriculum
