Fixed or Growth Mindset

Front

Setbacks highlight issues/problems that need to be dealt with and learned from.

Back

Growth Mindset

Front

Student actively seeks out learning opportunities.

Back

Growth Mindset

Front

Student avoids trying new things.

Back

Fixed Mindset

Front

Student finds it extremely hard to cope with setbacks.

Back

Fixed Mindset

Front

Student seeks to blame others for their setbacks. ("The teacher is a tough grader.")

Back

Fixed Mindset

Front

Student learns from criticism and suggestions.

Back

Growth Mindset

Front

Student seeks strategies to improve skills. Options: Growth Mindset, Fixed Mindset

Back

Growth Mindset

Front

Student acts on teacher feedback.

Back

Growth Mindset

Front

Student is jealous of the success of others.

Back

Fixed Mindset

Front

Student may say: "She is the teacher's favorite."

Back

Fixed Mindset