Investigating the Effects of Training on Reliability of Creativity Tests

Subject Areas : Creativity and innovation from psychological, epistemological, educational and pedagogical

Fatemeh Jafarkhani ¹

1 - Allameh Tabataba'i University

Received: 2017-04-05 Accepted : 2017-07-21 Published : 2017-08-23

Keywords: Training, Creativity tests, Divergent thinking tests, Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking,

Abstract :

Bakground: Creativity tests are used in determining students' eligibility for educational opportunities. Critics of creativity tests claim that scores on these tests can be improved with specific training on the scoring components of the tests. No empirical evidence supporting this claim founded. Aim: This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the susceptibility of creative tests on training. Method: The design of the study was semi – experimental with pre and posttest. Primary students of 6th grade in Tehran were selected using available random sampling. Data gathering instrument was Torrance Test of Creative Thinking-Figural. Findings: Results showed that that training on the criteria of the TTCT did not improve scores more than general creativity skills training or no training at all. Conclusion: Training on the scoring components of TTCT test would not allow a student to double his score on the test.

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