Assessment of Problem Solving Ability and Creativity in Chemistry Teaching at Secondary Schools in Binh Dinh, Vietnam

Abstract

Chemistry plays an important role at the secondary school in developing common abilities and professional abilities, including problem solving competency and creativity. This is one of the core competencies that need to be set up and developed for students to meet the requirements of general education’s renovation. The assessment of the learner's ability to solve problems and creativity has many meanings in the educational process. This article presents a process for assessing problem solving competency and creativity in teaching chemistry at secondary schools in Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam.