Research which is relevant to the study of creativity over the last century is reviewed and reasons are suggested for the upsurge and recession of interest in creativity. (Author)

The third paper of a series on intellective factors in learning mathematics, critical reviews of research concerned with variables that influence mathematical ability are presented here. (Author/KM)

Suggests techniques for utilizing carving materials, modeling materials, and plaster of Paris techniques. (DS)

Author reviews both the major short-range and long-range predictive validity studies of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking and reports the main findings of a 12-year follow-up of a predictive validity study with high school students initiated in 1959. (Author/CB)

Author of children's books tells what literature and creativity mean to her with implications for cultural enrichment in children. (DS)

Teachers should instruct students to seek truth in spite of opposition. Henry D. Thoreau is cited as the model for this life-long artistic endeavor. (RB)

Examples of mathematics objectives classified under the headings of creativity, understanding (second level), and evaluation are given. Assessing and redesigning curriculum in light of the objectives are discussed. (DT)

Describes a program of open education for frustrated English teachers which helped them to regain their confidence and to restructure their approach to teaching so as to enhance creativity. (AN)

Creativity is the result of educator's accountability for learning outcomes rather than teaching processes. (MM)

Article raises and answers questions about the relationship among constructs of creativity manifested by counselor trainees. The Porter Test of Counselor Attitudes, Consequences test and Alternate Uses test were administered to 27 graduate students in counselor education. Creativity was shown to have influence on the counselor's approach. Data…

Levels of multiple correlation yielded by the study indicate that academic achievement can be predicted over the period from junior to senior high school. Convergent variables (represented by STEP and SCAT), self ratings and divergent measures of originality are valuable predictor variables. (Author)

Describes the State-of-Illinois supported Cooperative Summer Institute of McKendree College, Lebanon, Illinois, which participated in a week-long Creative-Problem Solving Institute at the State University College in Buffalo, New York. (MB)