CORRELATION BETWEEN CREATIVE THINKING ABILITIES AND SCIENTIFIC APTITUDE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Authors

  • Kamanee Sinha Research Scholar, Department of Education, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur [C.G.], India
  • Dr. Devendra Kumar Professor, Department of Education, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur [C.G.], India
  • Dr. Kamlesh Dhull Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Vaish College of Education, Rohtak

Keywords:

Creativity, Scientific Aptitude, Higher Secondary Students, Darbhanga District, Educational Psychology

Abstract

This study investigates the potential correlation between creative thinking abilities and scientific aptitude among secondary school students in Darbhanga, Bihar. The research used a mixed-methods approach to examine the relationship between elevated levels of creativity in students and their competence in scientific reasoning and problem-solving. The study included a cohort of 500 students selected from several upper secondary schools in Darbhanga. Significant data is gathered via the use of standardised novel evaluations, scientific aptitude testing, and qualitative interviews.

Preliminary findings suggest a robust association between creativity and scientific aptitude, as young individuals with exceptional creative thinking skills also exhibit advanced proficiency in solving scientific reasoning challenges. The study also examines the influence of factors such as socioeconomic position, gender, and educational environment on this relationship. The results of this study may have significant implications for the design of educational programs and teaching strategies in scientific education, particularly by highlighting the significance of fostering creativity to enhance academic performance in science among students in Darbhanga and similar regions.

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Kamanee Sinha, Dr. Devendra Kumar, & Dr. Kamlesh Dhull. (2023). CORRELATION BETWEEN CREATIVE THINKING ABILITIES AND SCIENTIFIC APTITUDE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. International Educational Applied Scientific Research Journal, 8(5). Retrieved from https://ieasrj.com/journals/index.php/ieasrj/article/view/424

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