Being an Engaged Learner

Grit is a combination of character traits. Select all that apply:

• self-control

• procrastination

• passion

• perseverance

• laziness

Many modern psychologists, educators, and parents now believe grit is more important for success in life than what two things?

• being able to say the alphabet backwards

• good grades

• intelligence

According to the Grit-Scale, what are 3 indicators for success?

• self-control

• good handwriting

• perseverance

• athleticism

• passion

______________ leads us to pursue careers that we love. Once we love something, we work hard to succeed, and, as a result, can reach excellence.

• Passion

• Curiosity

• Jealousy

__________________ allows us to wait even if something looks very attractive. This is important because one day, a better option might present itself.

• Boredom

• Self-control

• Being stubborn

__________________ means we keep fighting despite obstacles.

• Happiness

• Anger

• Perseverance

What is one way to develop grit?

• Practice

• Copying others' work

• Giving up easily

How can we develop grit?

• Ignore help from others.

• Study the lives of our role models.

• Watch what the cool kids do.

Anything is possible if we... (Choose 2).

• Start small

• Are negative

• Practice willpower

• Procrastinate

Your brain is like _____________ that grows with training.

• A friend

• A muscle

• A teacher

• A shoe