Creative Thinkers

Generate and explore new ideas

Working towards

  • Looks at problems in a different way – finds an angle
  • Uses their imagination
  • Lots of learning routes from 1 idea
  • Wants to “get down to it” in their own way.
  • Not rule bound.

Progression

  • Applies thinking in a critical but creative way
  • Makes decisions that are reasonable
  • Plans and organize own resources creatively and effectively
  • Explores ideas and possible solutions

Higher level

  • Generates ideas and possibilities
  • Asks questions to extend thinking
  • Connects their own and others ideas
  • Questions assumptions
  • Tries out alternatives and can adapt their thinking as circumstances change