Convergent vs Divergent thinking

A sample of divergent thinking is :

• Wondering how many ways we can use a fork.

• Baking cookies from a recipie.

• 4+4=8

• Read a paragraph and answer with a detail from the text.

An example of divergent thinking is:

• Apply the scientific method to solve a problem.

• Follow a map to get to a destination.

• Giving children a stalk of blocks and ask them to see how many shapes they can create.

• Teach a lesson on hystory.

An example of convergent thinking is:

• Write down a poem.

• Create an essay.

• Brainstorming.

• Follow a map to get to a destination.

An example of convergent thinking is :

• Read a weather report.

• Analyzing the quality of water in the San Juan River.

• Use your creativity to create a toy.

• Folding clothes.

An example of divergent thinking is:

• Solving an equation.

• Make vaccine for covid 19.

• Showing a person a photo and asking them to create a caption for the photo.

• Write down the results of a poll.

An example of convergent thinking is :

• Give students recycling materials to create an object.

• Investigate why bacterias grow in a specific environment.

• Come up with different solutions to solve a problem.

• 3+4=7

  5+2=7

  6+1= 7

An example of divergent thinking is:

• Write down as many uses for a brick or a blanket.

• Mention the capitals of different countries.

• Follow a physics formula to solve a problem.

• Measure the amount of cement needed to build a wall.

Creativity plays an important role in :

• Divergent Thinking

• Convergent Thinking

Logical thinking plays an important role in :

• Divergent Thinking

• Convergent Thinking

A very structured, and controlled environment plays one of the most important roles in :

• Convergent Thinking

• Divergent Thinking