Creativity Tool 1: Student Assessment of Creative Thinking Growth Log (6-12)

Unlocking Originality, Experimentation, and Problem-Solving through Creative Thinking

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Creative Thinking Diagnostic & Reflection

Directions: Review the Creative Thinking Learning Progressions. For each of the five skill areas below, reflect on your past experiences, assign a performance level rating that best describes your current ability, and explain your reasoning with evidence.

Dimension 1: Self-Awareness

Connecting curiosity and personal interests to creative challenges. Building confidence as a creative problem solver.
Self-Awareness — Level Rating
What have I accomplished that makes me confident in this dimension? What can I work on?
What past work is evidence of the level I chose?

Dimension 2: Cultivating & Evaluating Ideas

Brainstorming novel approaches and solutions. Evaluating ideas for both originality and usefulness.
Cultivating & Evaluating Ideas — Level Rating
What have I accomplished that makes me confident in this dimension? What can I work on?
What past work is evidence of the level I chose?

Dimension 3: Tolerating Risk & Ambiguity

Trying unfamiliar ideas and sticking through setbacks. Balancing novel possibilities with real-world constraints.
Tolerating Risk & Ambiguity — Level Rating
What have I accomplished that makes me confident in this dimension? What can I work on?
What past work is evidence of the level I chose?

Dimension 4: Experimenting & Validating

Testing, getting feedback, and refining prototypes. Demonstrating an iterative design process.
Experimenting & Validating — Level Rating
What have I accomplished that makes me confident in this dimension? What can I work on?
What past work is evidence of the level I chose?

Dimension 5: Monitoring & Adapting

Using feedback and reflection to improve products. Learning from mistakes and recognizing creative growth.
Monitoring & Adapting — Level Rating
What have I accomplished that makes me confident in this dimension? What can I work on?
What past work is evidence of the level I chose?

Actionable Growth Goals

Identify one dimension of strength above. How do you plan to use or expand this strength in your upcoming work?
Identify one dimension you want to improve. What steps will you take to build your confidence in this area?