Speed 30 min

Tell Me a Story: Using a New Assessment to Identify Creative Giftedness

Friday, November 14, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Location: Convention Center, 301

Grade Level: 3-5

Lisa M. Smith (she/her/hers)

Director of Research and Evaluation
University of San Diego
San Diego, California, United States
Lisa Rubenstein (she/her/hers)

Professor
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana, United States
Alisa Scherbakova (she/her/hers)

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana, United States

Short Description: This study examines the effectiveness of a process-based creativity assessment, “Tell Me a Story,” for gifted identification. Findings reveal that this method identifies more students, including those from low-income backgrounds, compared to teacher ratings. Results underscore the need for equitable, valid creativity measures that align with gifted definitions and reduce biases in traditional identification practices.

Assessment Track - Sponsored by Multi-Health Systems, Inc.

Learning Objectives:

Describe key characteristics of a new creativity assessment.
Discuss the benefits and challenges of using process-based assessments of creativity.
Explain the importance of using valid creativity measures to help reduce bias in gifted identification.