Understanding Growth Mindset

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.

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In a _______ mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point.

• Fixed
• Growth

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In a _______ mindset, people believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits.

• Fixed
• Growth

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

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

I am working really hard at this.

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

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I've never been good at this.

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

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I'm never going to get this.

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

I'm going to have to try again.

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

This is too hard

• Growth Mindset
• Fixed Mindset

If you are faced with a difficult math problem, what would be an example of a Growth Mindset strategy?

• Tear up your paper into a million pieces and throw it away

• Shout out, "I'm never going to get this!"

• Think about other strategies that might work

• Write down the wrong answer, maybe no one will notice.