The Growth Mindset - Read One

True or False: A mindset is a person’s beliefs or feelings about something.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Look back at the text and answer this question:

People with a _________ mindset think he or she has a set amount of skills and cannot do better.

• growth

• fixed

• learning

Look back at the text and answer this question:

People with a _________ mindset believe the brain can grow and learn new skills if they work hard.

• growth

• fixed

• learning

Look back at the text and answer this question: Who is Carol Dweck?

• a teacher

• a parent

• a psychologist

• a student

Look back at the text and answer this question: Why is Carol Dweck called a pioneer?

• Carol Dweck was the first person to sail across the ocean.

• Carol Dweck was the first person to use the term growth mindset.

• Carol Dweck was the first person to become a psychologist.

Look back at the text and fill in the blank:

Teachers and parents should focus on effort and not simply _________.

• ability

• teachers

• other students