Growth Mindset

What is a fixed mindset?

• a belief that one's intelligence is changeless
• when you've made up your mind about something
• a desire to repair things
• having your mind SET on learning

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.

What is a "growth mindset"?

• the desire to raise crops
• a belief in one's ability to get smarter
• readiness to listen to a lesson
• a positive way of thinking about life

"I'm never going to get this."
What kind of mindset is this?

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

"Tomorrow I will try again!"
What kind of mindset is this?

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

"I'm going to have to try again."
What kind of mindset is this?

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

"This is too hard."
What kind of mindset is this?

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

What is a fixed mindset?

• a belief that you are born with the intelligence you will have for the rest of your life
• when you've made up your mind about something
• a desire to fix things
• having your mind SET on learning

Who is the best teacher?!

• Mr. Cool
• Ms. Dwinell
• Mrs. XYZ
• Ms. ABC

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.