AN ADAPTED VERSION OF TORRANCE TEST OF CREATIVE THINKING (TTCT)IN EFL/ESL WRITING: A RUBRIC SCORING AND A REVIEW OF STUDIES

Abstract

Tests and scales are viewed as evaluative requirements for programs to enhance creativity. They are
utilized in the process of teaching and learning and the forms of assessment are modified to match and
urge higher-order thinking. Creativity in writing is no exception because writing skills open up
opportunities for creativity assessment. In this regard, the adapted Torrance Test of Creative Thinking
(TTCT) is invaluable in assessing the writing creativity of students ranging from pre-school students to
graduate students. Many studies have used an adapted version of TTCT, which is an easy and enjoyable
way for students, in order to determine the students’ creativity levels (fluency, flexibility and originality)
in the context of EFL/ESL. TTCT is an effective screening method that identifies the level of creative
potential.