The Secret to Raising Smart Kids

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

Students who have a fixed mind-set believe that

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

• they canf ix 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.

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.

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.

Implicit means

• unstated

• incorrect

• confident

• proven

What is the meaning of innate?

• not stable

• plentiful

• possessed at birth

• developed over time

To engender is to

• make uncertain

• bring into existence

• move out of place

• cause to disappear

A cohort is a

• challenge

• student

• relative

• companion

Malleable means

• remarkable

• excitable

• able to be modled

• difficult to master

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