Creativity and Achievement Tests in the Jordanian High School English Classes

Abstract

This study investigates whether Jordanian high schools apply creativity tests or not and what the reasons are for applying them or not. The creativity test that was introduced in Torrance's hypothesis of creative thinking was chosen because it is one of the best tests to develop students' creativity levels. The results show that the educational systems used in Jordan are similar to the ones used in Kuwait and most, if not all, Arab countries, and they do not support this kind of developmental testing methods.  It was determined that in all cases, the reason creativity tests were not used was not the choice of the teachers but because of the Jordanian educational system. The study concludes by suggesting that Jordan, as well as all Arab educational systems, would benefit by updating the testing methods used to better develop students who can become fully productive, successful adults in their societies.