Fixed vs. Growth 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

What is a "growth mindset"?

• the desire to raise crops

• when you believe you have the ability to get smarter with hard work and effort

• when you listen to a lesson

• when you think you are born with only a certain amount of intelligence

The goal of a Growth Mind Set is to

• look smart

• not have to try

• learn

• not make mistakes

Studies have shown that people who achieve more and grow over time have what kind of mindset?

• Growth
• Fixed

"I am working really hard at this." This phrase is an example of which mindset?

• Growth Mindset

• Fixed Mindset

"I’m just not a natural at this topic, what’s the point?"

This is an example of which mindset?

• Growth

• Fixed

"I'm going to have to try again." This phrase is an example of which mindset?

• Growth Mindset

• Fixed Mindset

"I can learn to do anything I want!" This phrase is an example of which mindset?

• Growth Mindset

• Fixed Mindset

You either are or aren’t good at something, based on your inherent nature, because it’s just who you are.  This is a ______ mindset statement.

• Fixed
• Growth

Anyone has the potential to be good at anything because your abilities are developed due to your actions.  This is a ______ mindset statement.

• Fixed
• Growth