Divergent thinking represents the potential for

creative thinking and problem solving. It is not

synonymous with actual creative behavior but has

proven to be a good estimate of it. It is also useful as a

construct or empirical research on creativity and in

various applied settings.

- Encyclopedia of Creativity -

SolvesOpen-endedproblems

PromotesFlexibility &Originality

OvercomesMental fixation

FostersCritical thinking

Brainstorming

Six Thinking Hats SCAMPER

Brainstorming is a group creativity technique by which a group

tries to find a solution for a specific problem by gathering a list of ideas

spontaneously generated by its members.

Brainstorming was developed and coined by Alex Faickney Osborn in

1953 in the book Applied Imagination.

Postpone and withhold your judgment of ideas.

Encourage wild and exaggerated ideas.

Quantity counts at this stage, not quality.

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Build on the ideas put forward by others. 4

Every person and every idea has equal worth. 5Infinite Innovations Ltd.

Rules of BrainstormingRules of Brainstorming

SCAMPER :

a technique people can use to spark their creativity

and help them overcome any challenge they may be facing.

SubstituteSubstitute

CombineCombine

AdaptAdapt

Put to Put to other useother use

Modify/Modify/MinifyMinify

EliminateEliminate

Rearrange/Rearrange/ReverseReverse

SCAMPERSCAMPER

Six Thinking Hats :

is a simple, effective parallel thinking process that

helps people be more productive, focused, and mindfully involved.

And once learned, the tools can be applied immediately!

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InformationInformation Thinking Thinking about thinkingabout thinking

FeelingsFeelings

BenefitsBenefits

JudgementJudgement

CreativityCreativity

Question: Question:

Do you think “math” class Do you think “math” class always involves convergent always involves convergent thinking?thinking?

No! No! Math can also apply other Math can also apply other domains.domains.

How can we apply Divergent Thinking if the math unit is “Data analysis and Probability” ?

After learning basic concepts of this unit, “Do the activities which can foster students’ creativity through divergent thinking.”

Suggested Activity 1

: Let students search any data and graph used in our

society.

Students can find them in newspapers, magazines, and

internet news.

Through this activity, students will learn how math subject

applies to other fields.

“Apply the knowledge in science!”

Suggested Activity 2

: Let students have a scientific experiment, for example,

physical and chemical changes in a science lab. Then

students will make a data table and a graph based on the

result.

Through this activity, students can learn how they can record

the data and make graphs.

“My Data Project”

Suggested Activity 3

: Let students design their own data project.

Through this activity, students will learn how they can collect

data and make different kinds of graphs.

This activity, in particular, fosters students’ creativity.

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