Growth Mindset

Which is the best statement that shows growth mindset?

• I am smart and make good grades in my classes.

• It's important to be successful at the things I try.

• Just because I am feeling challenged, doesn't mean I won't improve

Which statement is true?

• People in a fixed mindset believe that all problems can be fixed.
• People in a fixed mindset believe you either are or aren’t good at something, based on your inherent nature.
• People in a growth mindset believe that people outgrow their difficulties.
• People in a growth mindset believe statements like "She’s a natural born singer” or “I’m just no good at dancing.”

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Which word is recommended by Growth Mindset to change our perspective on personal progress?

• Yet
• However
• Wait
• Now

Why are effort and difficulty important in the learning process?

• Effort and difficulty make you stronger.

• When work is very difficult, we give up, so it is important to minimize effort.

• When you exert effort and struggle through something, your brain is making stronger connections.

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 belief that individuals possess a certain amount of intelligence than can change with effort

• a belief that learning happens through effort and by making mistakes

I am sooooo good at this, I'm the best!

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

I'm going to have to try again.

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

Which type of student would most likely believe that, "intelligence is like eye color; you can't change what you were born with"?

• a student with a growth mindset
• a student with a fixed mindset

When something is difficult,

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

• it means that you lack confidence or ability.

• the topic is beyond your abilities.

• it is an opportunity to learn.

Dendrites are branch-like fibers that grow from neurons and create more BRAIN __________.

• waves

• cells

• power

• connections