Creativity and Multiple Intelligences Students by Gender in Primary Education

The early years of schooling are considered fundamental for an optimal development of creativity and multiple intelligences in both boys and girls. Using theoretical frameworks that explain both variables, the aim of this study is to analyze the significant differences in creativity and multiple intelligences between First Grade students. The sample consisted of 60 students (boys = 31, girls = 29) aged between 6 and 7 years belonging to a public school in Zaragoza. The instruments used were the Torrance Creative Thinking Test and the questionnaire for teachers to diagnose Multiple Intelligences in Primary. The results showed significant differences in creativity, the girls obtaining higher scores. Regarding multiple intelligences, interpersonal intelligence which that which obtained higher scores in both sexes. Concurrently, musical intelligence scored lowest in boys and girls, being the only one that showed significant differences. These findings are discussed arguing the need for an intervention program that strengthens the development of creativity and musical intelligence in both sexes by way of the other intelligences and teamwork. This can mean cross-curricular learning to optimize student development in a holistic fashion.