The Impact of Creative Thinking on Senior High School Students at Dagupan City National High School

AUTHOR(S)

Wu Weilin Christopher L. Infante

ABSTRACT

— Creative thinking is increasingly recognized as a vital skill for students to cultivate, enabling them to effectively address complex challenges and contribute innovatively to various fields. This study investigated the impact of creative thinking on senior high school students at Dagupan City National High School (DCNHS). A descriptivequantitative design was employed in this study. The data were collected through a self-developed questionnaire distributed in printed format. The collected data underwent analysis and interpretation using percentage, frequency counts, weighted mean, Pearson-R, Point-Biserial, Spearman rho, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The analysis revealed that there is no significant relationship between the profile and the level of creative thinking in Senior High School students of DCNHS. Additionally, there is no significant difference in the level of creative thinking among the respondents under the different academic strands. It is suggested that while there are areas of strength in students’ creative thinking, there’s also room for improvement. By tailoring teaching approaches, focusing on skill development, and maintaining a commitment to fostering creativity, the school can create an environment where students not only excel academically but also thrive as innovative thinkers prepared for the challenges of the future. Keywords: impact, creative thinking, Senior High School, academic strand