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Does Assessment Kill Student Creativity?

Ronald A. Beghetto Ph.D.
Pages 254-263 | Published online: 30 Jan 2008
 
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Abstract

Does assessment kill creativity? In this article, creativity is defined and discussed and an overview of creativity and motivational research is provided to describe how assessment practices can influence students' creativity. Recommendations for protecting creativity when assessing students also are provided.

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