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Creativity in Mathematics Performance: The Role of Divergent and Convergent Thinking
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de Vink, Isabelle C.; Willemsen, Robin H.; Lazonder, Ard. W.; Kroesbergen, Evelyn H. – British Journal of Educational Psychology, 2022
Background: Creativity requires both divergent and convergent thinking. Previous research established that "divergent" thinking relates to mathematics performance, but generally ignored the role of "convergent" thinking and, hence, leaves it unclear how both might interact when children work on mathematical tasks. This study…
Descriptors: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Convergent Thinking, Mathematics Skills