
Complete the Incomplete Figure Test
Mental
Author: Aleix Barrera, Diego Castro & David Rodriguez-Gomez
Facilitated by the teacher

The aim is to stimulate creativity.

20-30 mins

15 students

Whiteboard, pen & post-its

Steps
- Each student is given a pencil and a piece of paper with an incomplete figure on it.
- The students must complete the figure and title it. They are given 5 minutes to complete this.
- The students share their pictures and reflect on the imagery, implied narrative, humour or fantasy in their work.
- The teacher brings the students together to discuss the outcomes of the activity.

Reflection
Pictures maybe taken from the following website: http://provensal.com/lbb/tag/torrance-tests-of-creative-thinking/)
The activity could be done using online tools such as Padlet, Miro, Mural, virtual whiteboard and breakout rooms in Teams/Zoom.
The activity could be done using online tools such as Padlet, Miro, Mural, virtual whiteboard and breakout rooms in Teams/Zoom.

Inspiration
Inspired by: The Torrance Test of Creative Thinking http://provensal.com/lbb/tag/torrance-tests-of-creative-thinking/ and https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/7-fun-exercises-to-quickly-improve-creative-thinking