Growth Mindset Lesson

Growth Mindset

Review of growth mindset

Poll

Where is your mindset right now?

• I have a fixed mindset

• I have a growth mindset

• I have a growth mindset in some areas and fixed in others

Multiple Choice

You either are or aren’t good at something, based on your inherent nature, because it’s just who you are. This is a ______ mindset statement.

• Fixed

• Growth

Multiple Choice

I should try a different strategy.

• Growth Mindset

• Fixed Mindset

Multiple Choice

He's just smarter than me.

• Growth Mindset

• Fixed Mindset

Multiple Choice

When I struggle, I learn new things.

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

Multiple Choice

A positive attitude is important in learning.

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

Multiple Choice

People can change.

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

Multiple Choice

When you don't 'get' math,

• It may be genetic because your parents weren't 'math people', either.

• maybe your brain just isn't wired for numbers.

• it's most likely due to the way the teacher presented it.

• just add 'yet' on the end of that sentence and change your attitude!

Multiple Choice

Success in any area depends...

• solely on your dedication to learning.

• solely on talent.

• both on talent and mindset.

• on good luck.

Multiple Choice

When something is difficult,

• it's a sign that you aren't QUITE smart enough.

• it may mean you have a learning disability.

• the topic is beyond your abilities.

• Your brain grows.

Multiple Choice

What is a fixed mindset?

• a belief that one's intelligence is static

• when you've made up your mind about something

• a desire to repair things

• having your mind SET on learning

Multiple Choice

This will be challenging, but I will keep at it.

• Growth Mindset

• Fixed Mindset

Multiple Choice

This is too hard

• Growth Mindset

• Fixed Mindset

Multiple Choice

When you have a growth mindset,

• you automatically have strong neural connections.

• you push yourself and learn from mistakes.

• people always think that you're smart.

• you always do well on tests.

Multiple Choice

Your brain is most like a

• muscle that grows with exercise.

• published book that always stays the same.

• tank of gas that gets used up and needs refilling.

• lawn that you need to mow when it gets too long.

Multiple Choice

A growth mindset is the belief that

• mistakes mean failure.

• skills can't be improved.

• your intelligence can't change.

• hard work can make you smarter.

Poll

After learning about the lesson...

• I feel confident I understand growth versus fixed mindset

• I understand some parts of the lesson but not others

• I have no idea what the lesson was about