Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

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What is a Fixed Mindset?

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A Fixed Mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence are static and cannot be changed. People with a fixed mindset may avoid challenges and give up easily.

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What is a Growth Mindset?

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A Growth Mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. People with a growth mindset embrace challenges and learn from mistakes.

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How does learning relate to exercise for the brain?

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Learning is like exercise for the brain because the more you 'work' your brain, the stronger the neuron connections become.

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What happens to neuron connections that are not used?

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Neuron connections that are not used may weaken or fade away.

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What should you do when you make a mistake?

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When you make a mistake, you should learn from it and try again, just like Dileisy did when she asked for help with a word.

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What does it mean to embrace challenges?

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Embracing challenges means being willing to try new things and not being afraid to fail.

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What is an example of a Growth Mindset in action?

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An example of a Growth Mindset is when Allen decided to work harder to earn more stickers for the prize box after realizing he didn't get enough.

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True or False: Growth mindset people give up at the first sign of difficulty.

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False. Growth mindset people persist and try harder when faced with challenges.

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What did Amber do after misspelling words in her paper?

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Amber decided to check the dictionary next time before submitting her work, showing a growth mindset.

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What is the importance of effort in a Growth Mindset?

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Effort is important in a Growth Mindset because it helps individuals improve their skills and learn new things.