Reflection on "Growth Mindset" and "Famous Failures"

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How did these individuals show a growth mindset?

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By embracing challenges

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How might someone with a growth mindset respond to getting a low grade on a math test?

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They would see it as an opportunity to improve.

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How might someone with a growth mindset respond if they try out for the school play but don't get a part?

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They would see it as an opportunity to learn and improve.

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How might someone with a growth mindset respond to not being able to solve a difficult puzzle?

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They would see it as a challenge and try different strategies to solve it.

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What is an effective self-improvement strategy? Options: Constantly comparing oneself to others, Setting unrealistic goals, Focusing on continuous learning, Rejecting change

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Focusing on continuous learning

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What does a growth mindset encourage individuals to view challenges as?

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Opportunities for growth

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Caleb gets frustrated when he can’t solve a problem right away. What is the best way for his teacher to respond? Options: Encourage him to move on to something new, Tell him that he shouldn’t be frustrated because it’s not a useful emotion, Explain that not every problem has an easy solution, Suggest that he watch a classmate solve a similar problem and do what they do.

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Explain that not every problem has an easy solution.

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What is an outcome of having a fixed mindset?

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Avoiding new experiences