U.S. 15-year-olds scored above average on a first-of-its-kind international assessment that measured creative problem-solving skills. However, their mean scores were significantly lower than those ...

The complex research, policy and industrial challenges of the twenty-first century require collaborative problem solving. Assessments suggest that, globally, many graduates lack necessary competencies ...

After testing 125,000 kids in 52 countries and regions around the world, the OECD came to a somewhat obvious conclusion: girls are better than boys at working together to solve problems. Not only that ...

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Many of the teachers and students who have written for this blog have described projects in which students worked in teams to solve problems and produce products. Here is a recent example from a ...

This study investigates the integration of mobile learning and problem-based learning (PBL) to enhance students’ action competence in problem-solving and critical thinking skills required for ...

Despite increasing recognition of the value of experiential learning and authentic assessment (Sokhanvar et al., 2021), psychology curricula have been slow to embed and evaluate impact on skills ...

The ability to solve complex problems effectively has become a defining factor for success. Yet, despite the abundance of tools and methodologies available, I've noticed organizations often struggle ...

The workplace assessment industry is evolving rapidly, and for good reason. By 2027, behavioral assessments are projected to become a $6.5 billion industry. Yet, despite this growth, many ...

A poster that was presented in the Tenth University Research Day at the Catholic University of America in 2025. Previous research has shown that difficulties with social problem-solving are associated ...