Creativity

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/creativity

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the definition criteria?Requires both novelty (originality) and value (usefulness or appropriateness)
2. What is the modern economic impact?Drives innovation, new industries, and global competitiveness
3. How does creativity help us in everyday life?It helps us solve problems, make art, and find new ways to do things that make life better.
4. What are the two types of creativity mentioned?Little‑c creativity is everyday problem solving, while Big‑C creativity is big discoveries like Einstein’s theory or Shakespeare’s plays.

Cognitive Flexibility: The mental ability to switch between different concepts or tasks.
Divergent Thinking: A cognitive process that explores many possible solutions to a problem.
Domain Transformation: Groundbreaking achievements that fundamentally change a field of knowledge or practice.