Abstract

The objective of the article is to determine which dimensions of computational thinking are related to the dimensions of creative thinking. The methodology is quantitative with a descriptive non-experimental cross-sectional design. Two instruments are used: one that measures computational thinking through the Directions, Loops, Conditionals, and Functions dimensions, and another that measures creative thinking through the Originality, Fluency, Elaboration, and Flexibility dimensions. The sample was made up of N = 275 students from 7 educational institutions in the Diguillin province, Nuble Region, Chile. The results show that computational and creative thinking are related to each other. The loops and conditional dimensions are significantly related to all the creative thinking dimensions. The creative thinking dimension elaboration is the most influenced by loops and conditionals, followed by fluidity, originality and flexibility. In conclusion, loops and conditionals are the essential dimensions for stimulating the creative thinking dimensions.