A Study of Problem Solving Ability and Creativity among the Higher Secondary Students

  • M Kumar Principal, E.G.S. Pillay College of Education, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
Keywords: Natural Endowments, Flexible Structures, Solve Irrational, Blind Problems, Innovative, Decontextualized

Abstract

Creativity is universal. Every one of us possesses creativity to some degree. Although creativity abilities are natural endowments. Though creativity expression, something new or moral is produced. Problem-solving ability is a mental process that is the conducting part of the larger problem process that includes problem finding, shaping, and reaching towards a final goal. A problem is any situation where you have an opportunity to make a difference to make things better Sharma- 2006. There is a need for the development of the same among school students who will become the future citizens of the country. This paper presents our attempt to study problem-solving ability and creativity among higher secondary students in Nagapattinam District. The results of the study indicate that the level of problem-solving ability among the higher secondary students is high. The results of the study indicate that the level of creativity among the higher secondary students is moderate. There is no correlation between creativity and problem-solving ability among the higher secondary students, there is no significant difference between boys and girls concerning their problem-solving ability, and There is no significant difference between higher secondary boys and girls in their creativity.

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2020-03-01
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Kumar, M. (2020). A Study of Problem Solving Ability and Creativity among the Higher Secondary Students. Shanlax International Journal of Education, 8(2), 30-34. https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v8i2.2091
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