Do you typically approach a problem from many perspectives or opt for the same old solution that worked in the past? In his work on human motivation, Robert E. Franken states that in order to be ...

Here’s a modest test result to bolster the argument of those who say the American educational system isn’t so terrible. On a new creative problem-solving test taken by students in 44 countries and ...

U.S. 15-year-olds scored above average on a first-of-its-kind international assessment that measured creative problem-solving skills. However, their mean scores were significantly lower than those ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Here’s a modest ...

This year, some 20,000 eighth graders took part in a new test of technological and engineering literacy. The computer-based test asked students to solve the kinds of problems used in real settings, ...

An optical illusion challenges viewers to find a hidden engagement ring among numerous sparkly designs within a mere 9 seconds. This visual puzzle tests problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and ...

We’ve all been in that brainstorm session. It’s run by an innovation consultant who makes the group do an awkward warm-up exercise that just seems silly. It turns out there’s good science to those ...

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