Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston University / PLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you. / The purpose of this study is to develop a problem solving procedure for children. This procedure has been adapted from Synectics, a creative-invention process formulated by William J. J. Gordon~ The adapted method is designed to aid students in gaining a deeper understanding of scientific knowledge. [TRUNCATED] / 2031-01-01