The ability to brainstorm quickly is a very important skill on the iBT TOEFL. I use the following activity in class to help improve students’ creative planning abilities.
How many different and unusual ways can you use each of these items?
| Brainstorming ability | |
| 0-4 | Poor |
| 5-8 | Needs improvement |
| 9-12 | Satisfactory |
| 13-16 | Good |
| 17-20 | Very strong |
| More than 20 | Exceptional! |
