The Secret to Raising Smart Kids

In lines 11-16, the author says scientific studies show that putting a strong emphasis on talent or natural ability

• helps people remedy their shortcomings.

• inspires people to take on challenges.

• encourages creativity and growth.

• makes people fearful of failure.

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What are the two general categories into which the author divides all learners?

• growing and helpless

• helpless and mastery-oriented

• challenged and masterful

• lazy and industrious

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Students who have a fixed mind-set believe that

• their errors are due to a lack of ability, which they cannot change.

• they can fix their errors by working hard and making an effort.

• taking on hard challenges will help them improve their abilities.

• their self-confidence will help them avoid errors and look smart.

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Students who have a growth mind-set believe that

• intellectual skills grow naturally and cannot be forced.

• challenges should be avoided because they are intimidating.

• some children naturally grow up to be smarter than others.

• intelligence can be developed through study and hard work.

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Parents and teachers can help children develop a growth mind-set by

• praising students for their intelligence.

• giving easy assignments that will lead to success.

• emphasizing that hard work leads to achievement.

• coaching students on how to avoid failures.

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Implicit means

• unstated.

• incorrect.

• confident.

• proven.

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What is the meaning of innate?

• not stable

• plentiful

• possessed at birth

• developed over time

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To engender is to

• make uncertain.

• bring into existence.

• move out of place.

• cause to disappear.

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A cohort is a

• challenge.

• student.

• relative.

• companion.

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Malleable means

• remarkable.

• excitable.

• able to be molded.

• difficult to master.

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